Redneck bed straightening!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

prostreetC-10 · 06-28-2009, 12:59 PM

Isn't it about working with what you got?? Just anchored the straight side to the house and pulled over the bent side. Have to do a little work around the tail lights but it worked perfect!!! Bought this tailgate for $75 and the top and front are straight as an arrow. Just have to pull one tiny dent on the inside!!!

**Palf70Step** · 06-28-2009, 01:05 PM

That will work just fine in my book!

**Stocker** · 06-28-2009, 01:09 PM

With my luck, the corner of the house would have buckled...

big_al_71 · 06-28-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

With my luck, the corner of the house would have buckled...

exactly what i was thinking.....Is cool that it worked for him...

**GR8-68** · 06-28-2009, 02:36 PM

I have done tricks like that myself but I usually use the old oak tree out front. Nice looking gate for 75.00

STOCKISH · 06-28-2009, 02:52 PM

Nice looking gate for 75.00

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Thats what I was thinking. Good score.

prostreetC-10 · 06-28-2009, 02:53 PM

No trees on my block. I'm in the burbs.

The gate must have been on a pavement princess. there is just about zero signs of things being set on it.

Funny thing is that I bought a bunch of truck parts off this guy for $160. On of the things was an in the box NOS, brand new A/C complete control with fan switch. I sold just that on eBay for just about what I paid for everything so the tailgate was actually free!!!! heehaw!

mikajo39 · 06-28-2009, 03:35 PM

dang man I wish i was lucky enough to stumble on a new gate for 75 bucks! mine has definetly seen better days. great aunt just had to back up into tree with the tail gat down

prostreetC-10 · 06-28-2009, 04:45 PM

You can see my old gate was beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeat. Notice the gap from the bed to the gate? All gone now!

tim21391 · 06-28-2009, 04:54 PM

how hard was it to tub? i would like that done on my truck..

prostreetC-10 · 06-28-2009, 06:02 PM

Actually....it was extremely tough....you have to have Jedi-Knight skills to pull if off! lol

No, it's really not hard if you take your time. Here is a link to my build thread that kinda spells it out. You just have to be willing to sacrifice your bed. There is no going back from this mod but I think the tough factor makes it worth it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=322819

michael bagby · 06-28-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

No trees on my block. I'm in the burbs.

The gate must have been on a pavement princess. there is just about zero signs of things being set on it.

Funny thing is that I bought a bunch of truck parts off this guy for $160. On of the things was an in the box NOS, brand new A/C complete control with fan switch. I sold just that on eBay for just about what I paid for everything so the tailgate was actually free!!!! heehaw!

f---in a what ur supose 2 do 2 keep build cost down

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-28-2009, 06:25 PM

Very nice glad she worked out for ya...

70 shorty · 06-30-2009, 02:08 PM

Yup, my house would have collapsed with my luck. There's no subsititute for some creative ingenuity.

72BlckButy · 06-30-2009, 02:19 PM

You are a brave man... my wife would kick my ....

06-28-2009, 12:59 PM	#1
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Redneck bed straightening!!! Isn't it about working with what you got?? Just anchored the straight side to the house and pulled over the bent side. Have to do a little work around the tail lights but it worked perfect!!! Bought this tailgate for $75 and the top and front are straight as an arrow. Just have to pull one tiny dent on the inside!!! Attached Images __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-28-2009, 01:05 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Re: Redneck bed straightening!!! That will work just fine in my book! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-28-2009, 01:09 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,593	Re: Redneck bed straightening!!! With my luck, the corner of the house would have buckled... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-28-2009, 02:36 PM	#5
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Redneck bed straightening!!! I have done tricks like that myself but I usually use the old oak tree out front. Nice looking gate for 75.00

06-28-2009, 02:52 PM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Redneck bed straightening!!! Nice looking gate for 75.00 [/QUOTE] Thats what I was thinking. Good score. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-28-2009, 02:53 PM	#7
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Redneck bed straightening!!! No trees on my block. I'm in the burbs. The gate must have been on a pavement princess. there is just about zero signs of things being set on it. Funny thing is that I bought a bunch of truck parts off this guy for $160. On of the things was an in the box NOS, brand new A/C complete control with fan switch. I sold just that on eBay for just about what I paid for everything so the tailgate was actually free!!!! heehaw! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video! Last edited by prostreetC-10; 06-28-2009 at 02:56 PM.

06-28-2009, 03:35 PM	#8
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	Re: Redneck bed straightening!!! dang man I wish i was lucky enough to stumble on a new gate for 75 bucks! mine has definetly seen better days. great aunt just had to back up into tree with the tail gat down

06-28-2009, 04:45 PM	#9
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Redneck bed straightening!!! You can see my old gate was beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeat. Notice the gap from the bed to the gate? All gone now! Attached Images __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-28-2009, 04:54 PM	#10
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Redneck bed straightening!!! how hard was it to tub? i would like that done on my truck.. __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

06-28-2009, 06:02 PM	#11
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Redneck bed straightening!!! Actually....it was extremely tough....you have to have Jedi-Knight skills to pull if off! lol No, it's really not hard if you take your time. Here is a link to my build thread that kinda spells it out. You just have to be willing to sacrifice your bed. There is no going back from this mod but I think the tough factor makes it worth it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=322819 __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-28-2009, 06:25 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Redneck bed straightening!!! Very nice glad she worked out for ya... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-30-2009, 02:08 PM	#14
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: Redneck bed straightening!!! Yup, my house would have collapsed with my luck. There's no subsititute for some creative ingenuity. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

06-30-2009, 02:19 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Redneck bed straightening!!! You are a brave man... my wife would kick my .... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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