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cwgreen1971 · 11-04-2009, 04:13 PM

Who has the best aftermarket tailgate out there or are they all the same? I'm trying to put my bed together and that's the missing link.

**LockDoc** · 11-04-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cwgreen1971

Who has the best aftermarket tailgate out there or are they all the same? I'm trying to put my bed together and that's the missing link.

I bought a Tri-Plus smooth tailgate for the '71 4x4 and I was happy with it.

LockDoc

bigbadchev72 · 11-05-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I bought a Tri-Plus smooth tailgate for the '71 4x4 and I was happy with it.

LockDoc

Is is sturdy or can you feel the difference between a stock and your repro?

VA72C10 · 11-05-2009, 02:29 AM

I've had two NOS gates (one from 1970) and two repop gates and they look identical and weigh the same. The only difference is the new gates have nicer spot welds and welds on the ends than the originals had.

Triplus/keyparts is what you want to look for...there are other versions that aren't as good...heard some of the earlier versions w/out lettering were about as strong as cardboard

cwgreen1971 · 11-05-2009, 03:34 AM

I bought a head gate from a place here in town and the box said Tri-pro has any one heard of them. They only had smooth tailgates and I want one with lettering. I got the rest of the bed parts from Classic Industries but they want $180 for shipping for the tailgate.

**LockDoc** · 11-05-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

Is is sturdy or can you feel the difference between a stock and your repro?

I didn't do any of the "scientific" comparisons but I sat on it, stood on it, & sat heavy stuff on it just like I do the stock ones with no problem...

LockDoc

Slick67 · 11-05-2009, 09:59 AM

The Goodmark tailgates are very rigid, they weigh the same and the trim fits perfectly......if you drill the holes right.

bigbadchev72 · 11-05-2009, 10:37 AM

Where is the cheapest place to get a goodmark/keyparts/triplus tailgate?

Slick67 · 11-05-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

Where is the cheapest place to get a goodmark/keyparts/triplus tailgate?

I went to Outback Truck Parts........cause they are 4 miles away. But Google Goodmark Distributers and check the prices for each.

11-04-2009, 04:13 PM	#1
cwgreen1971 cwgreen1971 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Battle Creek MI Posts: 185	tailgates Who has the best aftermarket tailgate out there or are they all the same? I'm trying to put my bed together and that's the missing link.

11-05-2009, 02:29 AM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: tailgates I've had two NOS gates (one from 1970) and two repop gates and they look identical and weigh the same. The only difference is the new gates have nicer spot welds and welds on the ends than the originals had. Triplus/keyparts is what you want to look for...there are other versions that aren't as good...heard some of the earlier versions w/out lettering were about as strong as cardboard __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 11-05-2009 at 02:30 AM.

11-05-2009, 03:34 AM	#5
cwgreen1971 cwgreen1971 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Battle Creek MI Posts: 185	Re: tailgates I bought a head gate from a place here in town and the box said Tri-pro has any one heard of them. They only had smooth tailgates and I want one with lettering. I got the rest of the bed parts from Classic Industries but they want $180 for shipping for the tailgate.

11-05-2009, 09:59 AM	#7
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: tailgates The Goodmark tailgates are very rigid, they weigh the same and the trim fits perfectly......if you drill the holes right. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

11-05-2009, 10:37 AM	#8
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: tailgates Where is the cheapest place to get a goodmark/keyparts/triplus tailgate? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels



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