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67chevy1series · 02-21-2011, 11:59 PM

me and jasonbird have both talked about our projects through pms and both have a common issue in our 67 tailgates the 2 layers are spreading. what can be done to fix that jason's and mine are in good condition and are original to the cab or truck so it would suck to have to throw them away so what can be done to fix this?

any ohthers that have this problem go ahed and ask any questions that may have not been asked on this matter...

thanks for soon to be help!

**jerry moss** · 02-22-2011, 12:33 AM

check with your local fab/metal shops and see if any of them have a spot welder. we used to have one in the metal shop back in high school-long before you were born and not too many years after your truck was built,lol. you can clamp it back together, drill out the original spot welds, use a flat piece of brass as a backing and mig weld the holes you drilled-the weld won't stick to the brass. i use an old brass proportioning valve since it is flat and fairly thick to absorb heat.

ChevLoRay · 02-22-2011, 12:34 AM

Got pix? I am not fully comprehending your problem, unless that you're writing about is a separation of the metal at the base of the tailgate. I'm thinking that if that is what you mean, then there is some corrosion within and between those pieces.

67chevy1series · 02-22-2011, 12:43 AM

well here are pics

threeonthetree · 02-22-2011, 12:47 AM

the only way to fix it properly is to drill out all the spots separate grind the first piece clean then re weld...

**jerry moss** · 02-22-2011, 12:47 AM

either way i posted earlier will work.

threeonthetree · 02-22-2011, 12:51 AM

i'd just leave it to be honest put a ton of rust converter in there or something.

threeonthetree · 02-22-2011, 12:54 AM

jerry i dont understand what your doing with the brass
? just using it to absorb heat?

67chevy1series · 02-22-2011, 01:01 AM

well guys when time comes i will try the answers above thanks

threeonthetree · 02-22-2011, 01:04 AM

rick haha just drill some holes clamp it down and weld it if its buggin you that bad!

05crewcab · 02-22-2011, 01:07 AM

you could maybe sand in between the pieces real good, JB Weld it and clamp the snot out of it?? Not ideal, but it might work in a pinch.

I am thinking of doing that as I don't have a welder...

67chevy1series · 02-22-2011, 01:07 AM

no it isnt buggin me that bad. me and jason were just lookin to see hwat can be done and now no need to wait for replys we can always come back and look at this

threeonthetree · 02-22-2011, 01:09 AM

really the only way i see fixin it right is to drill the all the spots out and re weld them all. after you clean up the inner pieces. lots of work for a cheap tailgate i guess

where you saying there's a differences between 67 and the rest tailgates?

67chevy1series · 02-22-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 05crewcab

you could maybe sand in between the pieces real good, JB Weld it and clamp the snot out of it?? Not ideal, but it might work in a pinch.

I am thinking of doing that as I don't have a welder...

that a good idea to.. we have a mig welder but it is acting up and we will rprobably need a new gun so that takes care of that and i am just gonna get ,my truck running and driving, then take care fo its cosmetics

threeonthetree · 02-22-2011, 01:12 AM

im pretty sure my tailgate is doing this to i just didnt wanna screw with it.

67chevy1series · 02-22-2011, 08:56 PM

i am guessing that there are alot of tailgates that have this..

oldblue1968chevy · 02-22-2011, 09:12 PM

My tailgate isnt, its rust free and paper thing full of dents

67chevy1series · 02-22-2011, 10:00 PM

oh yea...AFTERMARKET! haha just jokin john i hope i never have to buy any after market body panels for any of my cars and trucks in my life unless they are from GM

02-21-2011, 11:59 PM	#1
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? me and jasonbird have both talked about our projects through pms and both have a common issue in our 67 tailgates the 2 layers are spreading. what can be done to fix that jason's and mine are in good condition and are original to the cab or truck so it would suck to have to throw them away so what can be done to fix this? any ohthers that have this problem go ahed and ask any questions that may have not been asked on this matter... thanks for soon to be help!

02-22-2011, 12:33 AM	#2
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,948	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? check with your local fab/metal shops and see if any of them have a spot welder. we used to have one in the metal shop back in high school-long before you were born and not too many years after your truck was built,lol. you can clamp it back together, drill out the original spot welds, use a flat piece of brass as a backing and mig weld the holes you drilled-the weld won't stick to the brass. i use an old brass proportioning valve since it is flat and fairly thick to absorb heat. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

02-22-2011, 12:34 AM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? Got pix? I am not fully comprehending your problem, unless that you're writing about is a separation of the metal at the base of the tailgate. I'm thinking that if that is what you mean, then there is some corrosion within and between those pieces. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-22-2011, 12:43 AM	#4
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? well here are pics

02-22-2011, 12:47 AM	#5
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? the only way to fix it properly is to drill out all the spots separate grind the first piece clean then re weld... __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

02-22-2011, 12:51 AM	#7
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? i'd just leave it to be honest put a ton of rust converter in there or something. __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

02-22-2011, 12:54 AM	#8
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? jerry i dont understand what your doing with the brass ? just using it to absorb heat? __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

02-22-2011, 01:01 AM	#9
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? well guys when time comes i will try the answers above thanks

02-22-2011, 01:04 AM	#10
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? rick haha just drill some holes clamp it down and weld it if its buggin you that bad! __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

02-22-2011, 01:07 AM	#11
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? you could maybe sand in between the pieces real good, JB Weld it and clamp the snot out of it?? Not ideal, but it might work in a pinch. I am thinking of doing that as I don't have a welder... __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

02-22-2011, 01:09 AM	#13
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? really the only way i see fixin it right is to drill the all the spots out and re weld them all. after you clean up the inner pieces. lots of work for a cheap tailgate i guess where you saying there's a differences between 67 and the rest tailgates? __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

02-22-2011, 01:12 AM	#15
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? im pretty sure my tailgate is doing this to i just didnt wanna screw with it. __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

02-22-2011, 08:56 PM	#16
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? i am guessing that there are alot of tailgates that have this..

02-22-2011, 09:12 PM	#17
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? My tailgate isnt, its rust free and paper thing full of dents __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-22-2011, 10:00 PM	#18
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: tailgate metal layers sperading what can be done to fix? oh yea...AFTERMARKET! haha just jokin john i hope i never have to buy any after market body panels for any of my cars and trucks in my life unless they are from GM



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