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treeboy97 · 06-13-2011, 10:35 AM

I was on the Hot Rod Power Tour last week and was moving around in the bed and came down to hard on my repro tailgate.

I am in need of a replacement? Any suggestions on a good sturdy tailgate that can actually handle an adult standing on it.

Thanks

cdowns · 06-13-2011, 10:47 AM

great weather to go to swapmeets and look for an original tailgate//i also like the sausage subs at the swapmeets

i used to travel over 600miles to go to the springfield swapmeets

gcburdic · 06-13-2011, 11:12 AM

post a want to buy (WTB) for a nice original tailgate over in the parts forum

It's worth the extra money spent!!!

Just Curious.....was your repop gate lettered or plain?

68gmsee · 06-13-2011, 11:17 AM

I haven't seen a good one lately. The ones I saw a few years ago were at a premium. Your problem sounds like what I've heard before about some repro tailgates.

I remember reading a post where someone mentioned an idea he had of inserting a pipe across the inside of the top of the tailgate. His idea was to make a hole on either side, insert the reinforcement and mig weld in place. Sounded like a good idea but I don't know if he tried it.

flashed · 06-13-2011, 11:05 PM

If you were closer I could help you out with one.

treeboy97 · 06-14-2011, 07:02 AM

gcburdic - it was a plain tailgate, I would like to get a stamped one

I was at the Springfield swap meet over Memorial Day, didn’t see any, then again I wasn't looking that hard, at the time, mine was good.

flashed-send me a message, maybe we can work something out, thanks

**70cst** · 06-14-2011, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

post a want to buy (WTB) for a nice original tailgate over in the parts forum

It's worth the extra money spent!!!

Just Curious.....was your repop gate lettered or plain?

What he said

Longhorn Man · 06-14-2011, 09:13 AM

if you want to get a new one, give wes at Classic Heartbeat a call. I am pretty sure I remember his saying he has some that are just as thick as originals?
Otherwise, I think everyone has you covered... ship one from GA, post on the parts page, or go to the springfield swap meet.
As I'm SURE you already know... you don't want a POS Ohio tailgate.

06-13-2011, 10:35 AM	#1
treeboy97 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waynesville, Ohio Posts: 136	Need new Tailgate! I was on the Hot Rod Power Tour last week and was moving around in the bed and came down to hard on my repro tailgate. I am in need of a replacement? Any suggestions on a good sturdy tailgate that can actually handle an adult standing on it. Thanks __________________ 1970 C10 LWB (Grandfather's Truck) 5.3 4L60E 2012 Victory Cross Country Touring I'm not wasting money on my truck/bike, I'm helping to rescue the economy one mod at a time.

06-13-2011, 10:47 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need new Tailgate! great weather to go to swapmeets and look for an original tailgate//i also like the sausage subs at the swapmeets i used to travel over 600miles to go to the springfield swapmeets __________________ 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 Last edited by cdowns; 06-13-2011 at 10:48 AM.

06-13-2011, 11:12 AM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Need new Tailgate! post a want to buy (WTB) for a nice original tailgate over in the parts forum It's worth the extra money spent!!! Just Curious.....was your repop gate lettered or plain? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 06-13-2011 at 11:25 AM.

06-13-2011, 11:17 AM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Need new Tailgate! I haven't seen a good one lately. The ones I saw a few years ago were at a premium. Your problem sounds like what I've heard before about some repro tailgates. I remember reading a post where someone mentioned an idea he had of inserting a pipe across the inside of the top of the tailgate. His idea was to make a hole on either side, insert the reinforcement and mig weld in place. Sounded like a good idea but I don't know if he tried it.

06-13-2011, 11:05 PM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Need new Tailgate! If you were closer I could help you out with one.

06-14-2011, 07:02 AM	#6
treeboy97 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waynesville, Ohio Posts: 136	Re: Need new Tailgate! gcburdic - it was a plain tailgate, I would like to get a stamped one I was at the Springfield swap meet over Memorial Day, didn’t see any, then again I wasn't looking that hard, at the time, mine was good. flashed-send me a message, maybe we can work something out, thanks __________________ 1970 C10 LWB (Grandfather's Truck) 5.3 4L60E 2012 Victory Cross Country Touring I'm not wasting money on my truck/bike, I'm helping to rescue the economy one mod at a time.

06-14-2011, 09:13 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Need new Tailgate! if you want to get a new one, give wes at Classic Heartbeat a call. I am pretty sure I remember his saying he has some that are just as thick as originals? Otherwise, I think everyone has you covered... ship one from GA, post on the parts page, or go to the springfield swap meet. As I'm SURE you already know... you don't want a POS Ohio tailgate.



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