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72farmer · 06-30-2009, 09:17 PM

I tried for the first time to remove my tailgate on my 72 C-10 and i think i have something missing.I kept looking for a slot cut out of either the right or left side bottom pivot points neither side has one.I had to take the 2 bolts out of the right pivot and remove it with the gate and get it out that way.Sure keeps someone from stealing it.

paps69 · 06-30-2009, 09:32 PM

It isn't missing anything. I believe it was the late 70s before gm added the slot. Notice that both hinges are round, one is oblong on the ones that slip off.

71swb4x4 · 06-30-2009, 09:37 PM

paps has it right, no slots on these old ones. I like it that way, keeps the gate on the truck.

OT - paps, 9 posts in 2.5 years, slow down man!!

72farmer · 06-30-2009, 09:41 PM

Thanks i feel better.

**passthebuck** · 06-30-2009, 09:46 PM

That said, there were a couple of members on here who had converted their tailgates to "quick release" a few years back, so it could be done without too much difficulty. I seem to remember that they slotted the gate & reformed the bracket that bolts to the bedside.

06-30-2009, 09:17 PM	#1
72farmer Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hazel Green AL Posts: 286	I had to take out 2 bolts to remove tailgate I tried for the first time to remove my tailgate on my 72 C-10 and i think i have something missing.I kept looking for a slot cut out of either the right or left side bottom pivot points neither side has one.I had to take the 2 bolts out of the right pivot and remove it with the gate and get it out that way.Sure keeps someone from stealing it.

06-30-2009, 09:32 PM	#2
paps69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Guston, Ky Posts: 79	Re: I had to take out 2 bolts to remove tailgate It isn't missing anything. I believe it was the late 70s before gm added the slot. Notice that both hinges are round, one is oblong on the ones that slip off.

06-30-2009, 09:37 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: I had to take out 2 bolts to remove tailgate paps has it right, no slots on these old ones. I like it that way, keeps the gate on the truck. OT - paps, 9 posts in 2.5 years, slow down man!! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-30-2009, 09:41 PM	#4
72farmer Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hazel Green AL Posts: 286	Re: I had to take out 2 bolts to remove tailgate Thanks i feel better.

06-30-2009, 09:46 PM	#5
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: I had to take out 2 bolts to remove tailgate That said, there were a couple of members on here who had converted their tailgates to "quick release" a few years back, so it could be done without too much difficulty. I seem to remember that they slotted the gate & reformed the bracket that bolts to the bedside. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car



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