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11-06-2010, 05:00 PM
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Lmc tailgate?
i was wondering if any of you have bought a tailgate for lmc if you guys have how's the quality? i know it won't be as good as the original tailgate but i just can't seem to find a good used tailgate foe my 72 GMC!!
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11-06-2010, 05:21 PM
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11-06-2010, 05:23 PM
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Re: Lmc tailgate?
What I heard is the plain ones are junk, very thin and dont fit well. The stamped ones are a little better but still have problems with the fit. I got a GMC tailgate in a round about way that orginally came from Mikes bump and Grind. I had to do some work on it to get it to fit, but I think it was mostly due to the bed on the truck. I had a big gap at the top on one side. I loosened all the bolts on the bed and got a racheting hooked down strap and hooked it to each side and racheted it down and retightened the bolts. With a little more work I got it to fit perfect....
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11-06-2010, 05:33 PM
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Re: Lmc tailgate?
will i think i better just try one out!! it will save a lot of time and money.... I've find some original one's.. the ones i've came across were $550-700 without shipping!! thanks for the info guys!
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11-06-2010, 10:06 PM
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Re: Lmc tailgate?
I'm happy with mine (stamped version) Its not as heavy as original, but its heavy enough for two 300 pounders to sit on with no trouble. The fit was good after some very minor adjustments. My .02
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11-06-2010, 10:20 PM
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Paid about $525.00 delivered. Came with about 3 big dents in it. They offered me a replacement, but time was of the essence. They suggested that I go to a Body Shop, get an estimate and send it to them. The estimate was $800.00 (way Hoigh), but they DID offer me $200.00. Sent a check to me 3 days later. I was satisfied.
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Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE" |
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11-06-2010, 11:12 PM
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Re: Lmc tailgate?
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11-07-2010, 02:37 AM
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Re: Lmc tailgate?
Hows this one? $375 plus shipping.
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11-07-2010, 08:24 AM
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Re: Lmc tailgate?
the first one is 375 shipping in. I would buy that, both are nice.
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