what do you think of this tailgate?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blazin · 06-16-2010, 12:09 AM

i was thinking of buying one of these tailgates and wanted some opinions. not sure if i will go with a roll pan or the sport bumper. thanx

chevyblazer · 06-16-2010, 12:39 AM

hy i think it looks cool the chevy logo but y prefered the original lines but thats jest my opinion like the roll pan

beebster · 06-16-2010, 12:39 AM

I can't really get excited about it, but those exhaust tips! Now those are nice.
I'd notice those in traffic!

**70cst** · 06-16-2010, 12:45 AM

Not bad...blazin you got to go with what you like.

Dingfodgy · 06-16-2010, 12:46 AM

A bit over the top for my taste. I like things to be very clean and subtle.....simple elegance if you like. IMO that T-gate has a fairly high "cheese" factor.

60ratrod · 06-16-2010, 01:34 AM

i feel the same way. but if that is something that you like then don't let us here talk you out of it. but i do like the roll pan. roll pans just look cleaner if you ask me. it just sucks that they are such a pita to put in on your own

71meangreenc10 · 06-16-2010, 08:02 AM

I like it.....

Smitty

prostreetC-10 · 06-16-2010, 09:35 AM

Goes to show we all like different things. That would look nice and clean without the logo. It's like putting the sticker all the way across the top of the front windshield that says "chevrolet". This is just coming from a guy that doesn't want a single valve cover, air cleaner, tailgate, seat cover.......etc to say anything or have any kind of a logo. It's all about clean...........................

60ratrod · 06-16-2010, 02:00 PM

i gotta agree with prostreet. and like the "billet" grill inserts. now about 6-7 years ago i liked them. and i would have liked the tailgate too. its just things like that are too over done in this day and age and it kinda become the norm. heck i even prefer my trucks with out any of the factory trim on them

BB72CHEVKT · 06-16-2010, 02:39 PM

not a fan

blazin · 06-16-2010, 08:23 PM

thanx everyone.. seems most of you dont care for it. ive only ever saw it on this rig and not on anything else... on or off this site. im not sure, i kinda like it more then what i have now. i have a painted black sport bumper.. i was thinking about the tailgate with a chrome bumper. im told to put a roll pan on, you have to cut the frame??

Hubscrub · 06-16-2010, 10:14 PM

i like it, i think it would look better with a chrome sport bumper, not crazy about roll pans

**Ironangel** · 06-16-2010, 11:22 PM

I think it looks good! No goddier than C H E V R O L E T across the gate. Id go with the sport bumper in chrome to keep the exhaust tips company!

roll pans and 4wds dont suit each other in my opinion.

**BIG ORANGE** · 06-16-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironangel

No goddier than C H E V R O L E T across the gate.

You should be ashamed of yourself for that remark, beat w a tranny dipstick!
Nah to each his own!
I'm not high on the tailgate bowtie thingy but love the rollpan............

chevyblazer · 06-17-2010, 12:17 AM

i think you need to cut the chasis not sure

1quik70 · 06-17-2010, 08:55 AM

I put a roll pan on my 70 CST, no frame cutting required. have a buddy over to help you hold it in place for the first few tacks, then weld away! Very simple process if you can weld!

**LockDoc** · 06-17-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 1quik70

I put a roll pan on my 70 CST, no frame cutting required. have a buddy over to help you hold it in place for the first few tacks, then weld away! Very simple process if you can weld!

How about removing the tailgate after you get it welded, or putting it on if you have it off? I think member IvelDesigns had to change his tailgate to a quick release type after installing a rolled pan....

LockDoc

rusty baker · 06-17-2010, 10:19 AM

Guess I'm old school. I like the original tailgates. I bought one, no rust, all the hardware works, no dents for $50.

cdowns · 06-17-2010, 10:24 AM

that tailgate skin looks thin i'd b afraid of it tinpanning as you go down the road

NevadaDVX · 06-17-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

How about removing the tailgate after you get it welded, or putting it on if you have it off? I think member IvelDesigns had to change his tailgate to a quick release type after installing a rolled pan....

LockDoc

I notched the hinges on the left side of the truck I'm working on like a guy did on this site. The gate comes on and off similar to a later model truck. It works great.

JWall · 06-17-2010, 11:36 AM

Roll pan = yes
Tailgate = no

cdowns · 06-17-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NevadaDVX

I notched the hinges on the left side of the truck I'm working on like a guy did on this site. The gate comes on and off similar to a later model truck. It works great.

the down side is you've made it a 15second job for a thief to steal it

NevadaDVX · 06-17-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

the down side is you've made it a 15second job for a thief to steal it

A thief would have to know it comes off easily, which these trucks normally don't. Not to mention, my truck will have a locking hard tonneau cover like this.......

http://www.gaylordslids.com/img_popu...nbed_67-72.jpg

*Fitz* · 06-17-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blazin

i was thinking of buying one of these tailgates and wanted some opinions. not sure if i will go with a roll pan or the sport bumper. thanx

I like it!

67Slider · 06-18-2010, 02:41 PM

Got one similar to it for my 67 step. It's all about what you like!!!

06-16-2010, 12:09 AM	#1
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06-16-2010, 12:39 AM	#2
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? hy i think it looks cool the chevy logo but y prefered the original lines but thats jest my opinion like the roll pan __________________ cucharitas customs

06-16-2010, 12:39 AM	#3
beebster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aurora,Il ..born,raised and still live in the same house Posts: 286	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? I can't really get excited about it, but those exhaust tips! Now those are nice. I'd notice those in traffic! __________________ I love stock! Not really into the whole bagged, squished,chopped, drooped,cut, bent,lifted,twisted,split,decked,massaged,tubbed,jacked trend. (o.k. slightly lowered is fine) For the love of god, just drive it before you forget what the truck is supposed to look like !....LOL

06-16-2010, 12:45 AM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? Not bad...blazin you got to go with what you like. __________________ 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!

06-16-2010, 12:46 AM	#5
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? A bit over the top for my taste. I like things to be very clean and subtle.....simple elegance if you like. IMO that T-gate has a fairly high "cheese" factor. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

06-16-2010, 01:34 AM	#6
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? i feel the same way. but if that is something that you like then don't let us here talk you out of it. but i do like the roll pan. roll pans just look cleaner if you ask me. it just sucks that they are such a pita to put in on your own __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

06-16-2010, 08:02 AM	#7
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? I like it..... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

06-16-2010, 09:35 AM	#8
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? Goes to show we all like different things. That would look nice and clean without the logo. It's like putting the sticker all the way across the top of the front windshield that says "chevrolet". This is just coming from a guy that doesn't want a single valve cover, air cleaner, tailgate, seat cover.......etc to say anything or have any kind of a logo. It's all about clean........................... __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-16-2010, 02:00 PM	#9
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? i gotta agree with prostreet. and like the "billet" grill inserts. now about 6-7 years ago i liked them. and i would have liked the tailgate too. its just things like that are too over done in this day and age and it kinda become the norm. heck i even prefer my trucks with out any of the factory trim on them __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

06-16-2010, 02:39 PM	#10
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? not a fan __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-16-2010, 08:23 PM	#11
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? thanx everyone.. seems most of you dont care for it. ive only ever saw it on this rig and not on anything else... on or off this site. im not sure, i kinda like it more then what i have now. i have a painted black sport bumper.. i was thinking about the tailgate with a chrome bumper. im told to put a roll pan on, you have to cut the frame??

06-16-2010, 10:14 PM	#12
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? i like it, i think it would look better with a chrome sport bumper, not crazy about roll pans __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

06-16-2010, 11:22 PM	#13
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? I think it looks good! No goddier than C H E V R O L E T across the gate. Id go with the sport bumper in chrome to keep the exhaust tips company! roll pans and 4wds dont suit each other in my opinion. __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

06-17-2010, 12:17 AM	#15
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? i think you need to cut the chasis not sure __________________ cucharitas customs

06-17-2010, 08:55 AM	#16
1quik70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 136	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? I put a roll pan on my 70 CST, no frame cutting required. have a buddy over to help you hold it in place for the first few tacks, then weld away! Very simple process if you can weld!



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06-17-2010, 10:19 AM	#18
rusty baker '70 C-10 Primer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nevada,missouri Posts: 117	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? Guess I'm old school. I like the original tailgates. I bought one, no rust, all the hardware works, no dents for $50. __________________ "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein

06-17-2010, 10:24 AM	#19
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? that tailgate skin looks thin i'd b afraid of it tinpanning as you go down the road __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-17-2010, 11:36 AM	#21
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? Roll pan = yes Tailgate = no __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

06-18-2010, 02:41 PM	#25
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: what do you think of this tailgate?? Got one similar to it for my 67 step. It's all about what you like!!! __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

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