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**70cst** · 04-17-2010, 10:04 AM

Looks like I am within 1-2 weeks from picking up the Circuit Rider...from your experiences who makes a good Tailgate Protector? I want one that I can install only when I need to use it so it won't be installed unless required.
Thanks in advance.

**70cst** · 04-17-2010, 11:28 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Found this on eaby...

msgross · 04-17-2010, 11:36 AM

I'd get a plastic one that covers the inside of the gate and wraps over the upper lip. Maybe use magnets to hold it to the gate for removal? The heavy duty tape magnet should prevent scratching...

You could also have a piece of aluminum bent, and line it with felt...

**70cst** · 04-17-2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

I'd get a plastic one that covers the inside of the gate and wraps over the upper lip. Maybe use magnets to hold it to the gate for removal? The heavy duty tape magnet should prevent scratching...

I like this idea...source for these?

1968SWBBigBlock · 04-17-2010, 07:57 PM

Maybe buy an entire hard bed liner and cut it up so you can protect the floor and the tailgate only.
Cut off the sidewalls, cut the wheel wells covers out and cut the floor in 1/2.
Glue strips of felt onto the bottom to keep it from scratching the bed floor
You could use the floor, tailgate and wheel well covers as 5 separate parts for easy of installation and removal.
By cutting up a hard liner you may not even need one that is built for your C10 since all we care about is filling the floor, wheel well and tailgate

Leviticus · 04-17-2010, 08:39 PM

get some 1.5-2.5" foam pipe insulation from the hardware store, stuff it behind the seat when you aren't using it and it slips right over the tailgate lip when you need to rest something on it.

I have used it for my longboard surfboards for years, and it only costs you like $3-5.

**70cst** · 04-17-2010, 10:35 PM

These are great ideas ... Thanks!!!

04-17-2010, 10:04 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Tailgate Protector for the Circuit Rider? Looks like I am within 1-2 weeks from picking up the Circuit Rider...from your experiences who makes a good Tailgate Protector? I want one that I can install only when I need to use it so it won't be installed unless required. Thanks in advance. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 04-17-2010 at 10:33 PM.

04-17-2010, 11:28 AM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Tailgare Protector for the Circuit Rider? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT Found this on eaby... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-17-2010, 11:36 AM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tailgare Protector for the Circuit Rider? I'd get a plastic one that covers the inside of the gate and wraps over the upper lip. Maybe use magnets to hold it to the gate for removal? The heavy duty tape magnet should prevent scratching... You could also have a piece of aluminum bent, and line it with felt... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-17-2010, 07:57 PM	#5
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Tailgare Protector for the Circuit Rider? Maybe buy an entire hard bed liner and cut it up so you can protect the floor and the tailgate only. Cut off the sidewalls, cut the wheel wells covers out and cut the floor in 1/2. Glue strips of felt onto the bottom to keep it from scratching the bed floor You could use the floor, tailgate and wheel well covers as 5 separate parts for easy of installation and removal. By cutting up a hard liner you may not even need one that is built for your C10 since all we care about is filling the floor, wheel well and tailgate __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

04-17-2010, 08:39 PM	#6
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: Tailgare Protector for the Circuit Rider? get some 1.5-2.5" foam pipe insulation from the hardware store, stuff it behind the seat when you aren't using it and it slips right over the tailgate lip when you need to rest something on it. I have used it for my longboard surfboards for years, and it only costs you like $3-5. __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

04-17-2010, 10:35 PM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Tailgate Protector for the Circuit Rider? These are great ideas ... Thanks!!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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