Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jondancer · 11-09-2010, 10:16 PM

hey does the cheyenne/cst tailgate band cover up the chevrolet/gmc lettering already on some tailgates?
im looking for a used tailgate and was looking for a blank one to use the band on but if it covers all lettering then i can use any 67-72 fleetside tailgate.
thanks

MT1972cheyenne · 11-09-2010, 10:43 PM

It covers the stamped letters. All Cheyenne tailgates had the stamped letters hidden under the aluminum band.

shiner2001 · 11-10-2010, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MT1972cheyenne

It covers the stamped letters. All Cheyenne tailgates had the stamped letters hidden under the aluminum band.

No kidding?? Man, I would have been surprised when it came time for paint...that's good info!

jondancer · 11-10-2010, 08:24 AM

thanks, thats what i wanted to know

flashed · 11-10-2010, 10:45 AM

Do you need the tailgate band ?

ls1nova71 · 11-10-2010, 11:25 AM

If the tailgate band is put in the correct place, it will cover up the Chevrolet letters, but it will NOT cover up the indented area of a GMC tailgate, you would have to move it down a bit to cover it all up.

72freak · 11-10-2010, 11:54 AM

I put a Chevrolet band on a GMC tailgate. Im not sure about adjusting it up or down but it covered it perfectly. Im not on my computer or I would post a picture.

jondancer · 11-10-2010, 08:05 PM

i would like to know if thats true for the gmc tailgate.

leh72super1500 · 11-10-2010, 08:14 PM

Yes the band does cover the stamped GMC and the indented area. I have taken the band off and the the stamped GMC is there. Here is a picture.

72freak · 11-11-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jondancer

i would like to know if thats true for the gmc tailgate.

Im back on my computer....Chevrolet band on a GMC tailgate.

ls1nova71 · 11-12-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by leh72super1500

Yes the band does cover the stamped GMC and the indented area. I have taken the band off and the the stamped GMC is there. Here is a picture.

Is this the original tailgate? It should be white in the middle is the reason I ask.

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Originally Posted by 72freak

Im back on my computer....Chevrolet band on a GMC tailgate.

Your tailgate band is down about a half an inch too much, the ammount of the indented area that shows.

The tailgate band is 6 1/2'' tall, measuring down from the break on the tailgate where the factory put them, the GMC indent is 7'', which leaves 1/2 inch showing. Every ORIGINAL I've seen has been this way. I'll try to find a GMC tailgate and measure it and I'll post a pic. For now this pic is off an original truck that has had the band removed, and it shows where the band was and you can see the extra area below the band was never covered by it.

72freak · 11-12-2010, 06:22 AM

The original posted question was will a band cover......The answer is yes. I believe we have established however you will have to slide it down 1/2 inch lower than the ones that came with a band to make it happen. Im sure no one will mind and it wont look off or bad!

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2010, 11:42 AM

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If I remember correctly there are two different GMC tailgates, one with large letters and one with small letters. Maybe it would depend on which tailgate you have.

LockDoc

ls1nova71 · 11-12-2010, 01:17 PM

I was just trying to get the facts straight, and I said in my first reply that you need to move it down a bit. And then the OP came back and said he would like to know if what I had said was true, just trying to help out.

LockDoc, you are correct, the '67's had the smaller lettering, but as far as I know '68 to '72 were all the larger letters.

leh72super1500 · 11-12-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

Is this the original tailgate? It should be white in the middle is the reason I ask.

Yes I believe it is the original tailgate but not the original paint. You are correct the band covers all but about 1/2" of the indent at the bottom. I had not noticed this before.

68 50th · 11-13-2010, 01:42 AM

More on the same subject in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=tailgate+band

11-09-2010, 10:16 PM	#1
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,192	Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? hey does the cheyenne/cst tailgate band cover up the chevrolet/gmc lettering already on some tailgates? im looking for a used tailgate and was looking for a blank one to use the band on but if it covers all lettering then i can use any 67-72 fleetside tailgate. thanks

11-09-2010, 10:43 PM	#2
MT1972cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 223	Re: Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? It covers the stamped letters. All Cheyenne tailgates had the stamped letters hidden under the aluminum band.

11-10-2010, 08:24 AM	#4
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,192	Re: Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? thanks, thats what i wanted to know

11-10-2010, 10:45 AM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? Do you need the tailgate band ?

11-10-2010, 11:25 AM	#6
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? If the tailgate band is put in the correct place, it will cover up the Chevrolet letters, but it will NOT cover up the indented area of a GMC tailgate, you would have to move it down a bit to cover it all up.

11-10-2010, 11:54 AM	#7
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? I put a Chevrolet band on a GMC tailgate. Im not sure about adjusting it up or down but it covered it perfectly. Im not on my computer or I would post a picture. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

11-10-2010, 08:05 PM	#8
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,192	Re: Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? i would like to know if thats true for the gmc tailgate.

11-10-2010, 08:14 PM	#9
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? Yes the band does cover the stamped GMC and the indented area. I have taken the band off and the the stamped GMC is there. Here is a picture. Attached Images __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

11-12-2010, 06:22 AM	#12
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? The original posted question was *will a band cover......The answer is yes. I believe we have established however you will have to slide it down 1/2 inch lower than the ones that came with a band to make it happen. Im sure no one will mind and it wont look off or bad! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

11-12-2010, 11:42 AM	#13
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,436	Re: Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? - If I remember correctly there are two different GMC tailgates, one with large letters and one with small letters. Maybe it would depend on which tailgate you have. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 11-12-2010 at 11:43 AM.

11-12-2010, 01:17 PM	#14
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? I was just trying to get the facts straight, and I said in my first reply that you need to move it down a bit. And then the OP came back and said he would like to know if what I had said was true, just trying to help out. LockDoc, you are correct, the '67's had the smaller lettering, but as far as I know '68 to '72 were all the larger letters.

11-13-2010, 01:42 AM	#16
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: Tailgate Band .... does it cover lettering on tailgate? More on the same subject in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=tailgate+band __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon



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