What does everyone use to hold tailgates shut - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pumpgas · 05-09-2011, 09:19 PM

Mainly on the step sides and pre 67' trucks. I don't want to use "S" hooks and chains, and don't really care to have it able to open just don't want the new paint chipped off.

Beat68CST · 05-09-2011, 09:41 PM

I've seen 70's-80's style seat belt buckles, the square, chrome, push button ones for step side tailgate latches.

pumpgas · 05-09-2011, 09:43 PM

Only bad part is the truck is already painted.....:/

Beat68CST · 05-09-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pumpgas

Only bad part is the truck is already painted.....:/

That puts a little bit of a bump in the road...

How about those pins with the flip spring on em? Them ones that are a ob longed circle and lock one way or the other. You could dip em in the rubber coating stuff for tool handles.

jugernot · 05-09-2011, 10:05 PM

Check out post 219 and on from there

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...on+drop&page=9

pumpgas · 05-09-2011, 10:11 PM

Both great ideas, I'll have to run by the farm store and see if they have any of those pins like you said. Only bad part bout the hinge kit is the truck is painted.....I really figured I could find some kind of rubber coated hook but no luck so far.

Zoomin · 05-09-2011, 10:12 PM

Something like this, maybe?

@ Mar-k.com

There's a product that 3M makes that people apply to protect paint against stone chips. It's clear.

Beat68CST · 05-09-2011, 10:22 PM

http://imageserv8.team-logic.com/sto...98/tn_5753.jpg

One of those, try coating it with that rubber dip. Man that took forever to find...

Called "Linch Pin" or "Lynch Pin"

I just know the lil devils can do a number on your finger if ya ain't careful.

bruceman1968 · 05-09-2011, 10:48 PM

Rubber dip.
http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

edsplace89 · 06-22-2012, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beat68CST

http://imageserv8.team-logic.com/sto...98/tn_5753.jpg

One of those, try coating it with that rubber dip. Man that took forever to find...

Called "Linch Pin" or "Lynch Pin"

I just know the lil devils can do a number on your finger if ya ain't careful.

you dont even know how much you just helped me. i have been trying to figure out the name of those pins for 2 weeks now. thank you!!!!!!! i can finally get some for my tailgate!

mcmlxix · 06-23-2012, 12:31 AM

Slide Bolt made out of stainless steel bolted on the inside?

*six-T-seven* · 06-23-2012, 12:37 AM

I really like the hidden latches and link assemblies from Mar-K.

go to - http://www.mar-k.com then scroll down to TAILGATE PARTS.

Very nice pieces.

05-09-2011, 09:19 PM	#1
pumpgas Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 304	What does everyone use to hold tailgates shut Mainly on the step sides and pre 67' trucks. I don't want to use "S" hooks and chains, and don't really care to have it able to open just don't want the new paint chipped off. __________________ 00' Z28 ("wifes" car) 92' Mustang w/sbc everything needs a little heart beat 87' GMC Sierra Classic Short Bed Fleet side almost stock 69' Chevy short step carbed 6.0 w/400th trans. Completed w/325 miles on it

05-09-2011, 09:41 PM	#2
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: What does everyone use to hold tailgates shut I've seen 70's-80's style seat belt buckles, the square, chrome, push button ones for step side tailgate latches.

05-09-2011, 09:43 PM	#3
pumpgas Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 304	Re: What does everyone use to hold tailgates shut Only bad part is the truck is already painted.....:/ __________________ 00' Z28 ("wifes" car) 92' Mustang w/sbc everything needs a little heart beat 87' GMC Sierra Classic Short Bed Fleet side almost stock 69' Chevy short step carbed 6.0 w/400th trans. Completed w/325 miles on it

05-09-2011, 10:05 PM	#5
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: What does everyone use to hold tailgates shut Check out post 219 and on from there http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...on+drop&page=9 __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

05-09-2011, 10:11 PM	#6
pumpgas Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 304	Re: What does everyone use to hold tailgates shut Both great ideas, I'll have to run by the farm store and see if they have any of those pins like you said. Only bad part bout the hinge kit is the truck is painted.....I really figured I could find some kind of rubber coated hook but no luck so far. __________________ 00' Z28 ("wifes" car) 92' Mustang w/sbc everything needs a little heart beat 87' GMC Sierra Classic Short Bed Fleet side almost stock 69' Chevy short step carbed 6.0 w/400th trans. Completed w/325 miles on it

05-09-2011, 10:12 PM	#7
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: What does everyone use to hold tailgates shut Something like this, maybe? @ Mar-k.com There's a product that 3M makes that people apply to protect paint against stone chips. It's clear. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

05-09-2011, 10:22 PM	#8
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: What does everyone use to hold tailgates shut http://imageserv8.team-logic.com/sto...98/tn_5753.jpg One of those, try coating it with that rubber dip. Man that took forever to find... Called "Linch Pin" or "Lynch Pin" I just know the lil devils can do a number on your finger if ya ain't careful. Last edited by Beat68CST; 05-09-2011 at 10:24 PM.

05-09-2011, 10:48 PM	#9
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: What does everyone use to hold tailgates shut Rubber dip. http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

06-23-2012, 12:31 AM	#11
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What does everyone use to hold tailgates shut Slide Bolt made out of stainless steel bolted on the inside? __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

06-23-2012, 12:37 AM	#12
six-T-seven Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Here and There. Posts: 100	Re: What does everyone use to hold tailgates shut I really like the hidden latches and link assemblies from Mar-K. go to - http://www.mar-k.com then scroll down to TAILGATE PARTS. Very nice pieces.



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