Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RickC63 · 12-09-2011, 03:45 PM

Hi guys,

Real new to your site.

Anybody have any info on updating the latch(tailgate) on a swb 63'? Thereby eliminating the old style chains and latches.

Thanks

Rick
63' SWB pro-street project
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brawley · 12-09-2011, 04:06 PM

I used a kit made by Mar-K. hinges with hidden latches. www.mar-k.com

64fleetside · 12-09-2011, 04:21 PM

Same here, Mar-K rules.

RickC63 · 12-09-2011, 06:40 PM

Just talked to Mar-K.com. What a great find! This site is awesome! Definitely nice and helpful guys out there.
Thanks!

Rick
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gimmy 64 · 12-09-2011, 06:40 PM

did the same thing, Mar-k. seems a little pricey but if you price a new tailgate its not that bad.

RickC63 · 12-09-2011, 06:55 PM

Good looking blue truck. Is that a short bed? Have any more pictures?

Mines a swb 63' big window custom cab. Feel pretty lucky to have found it.

Rick
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SIR · 12-09-2011, 08:43 PM

what are you going to use to hold your tailgate form going all the way down??

RickC63 · 12-10-2011, 12:01 AM

That same outfit www.mar-k.com has a nice set of curant model looking hinges available. Thought I'd go w/them. They're available in zink or stainless.

Rick
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Rogue · 12-11-2011, 12:55 AM

My brother used a '71 tailgate's locking mech./straps, with a '81 Elco latch handle.
Works like factory and looks that way too.

I will likely do the same on mine.

RickC63 · 12-11-2011, 02:01 AM

Thanks man.

Rick
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rbar · 12-11-2011, 02:11 AM

MAR-K on mine for the hidden latch and metal hinge straps. Works great.
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RickC63 · 12-11-2011, 02:25 AM

Thanks. Looks like this is THE way to go.
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**jocko** · 12-11-2011, 01:32 PM

here are some additional ideas besides Mar-K. (and don't get me wrong, I really like the Mar-K product line - great stuff - but this link shows some pretty slick home-made approaches just for consideration). Enjoy.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402255

RickC63 · 12-11-2011, 02:49 PM

Jocko,
Thanks man. Some good ideas there.
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12-09-2011, 03:45 PM	#1
RickC63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sonora, ca Posts: 39	Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB Hi guys, Real new to your site. Anybody have any info on updating the latch(tailgate) on a swb 63'? Thereby eliminating the old style chains and latches. Thanks Rick 63' SWB pro-street project Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

12-09-2011, 04:06 PM	#2
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB I used a kit made by Mar-K. hinges with hidden latches. www.mar-k.com Attached Images

12-09-2011, 04:21 PM	#3
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB Same here, Mar-K rules.

12-09-2011, 06:40 PM	#4
RickC63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sonora, ca Posts: 39	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB Just talked to Mar-K.com. What a great find! This site is awesome! Definitely nice and helpful guys out there. Thanks! Rick Posted via Mobile Device

12-09-2011, 06:40 PM	#5
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB did the same thing, Mar-k. seems a little pricey but if you price a new tailgate its not that bad.

12-09-2011, 06:55 PM	#6
RickC63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sonora, ca Posts: 39	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB Good looking blue truck. Is that a short bed? Have any more pictures? Mines a swb 63' big window custom cab. Feel pretty lucky to have found it. Rick Posted via Mobile Device

12-09-2011, 08:43 PM	#7
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB what are you going to use to hold your tailgate form going all the way down?? __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

12-10-2011, 12:01 AM	#8
RickC63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sonora, ca Posts: 39	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB That same outfit www.mar-k.com has a nice set of curant model looking hinges available. Thought I'd go w/them. They're available in zink or stainless. Rick Posted via Mobile Device

12-11-2011, 12:55 AM	#9
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB My brother used a '71 tailgate's locking mech./straps, with a '81 Elco latch handle. Works like factory and looks that way too. I will likely do the same on mine. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

12-11-2011, 02:01 AM	#10
RickC63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sonora, ca Posts: 39	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB Thanks man. Rick Posted via Mobile Device

12-11-2011, 02:11 AM	#11
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB MAR-K on mine for the hidden latch and metal hinge straps. Works great. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

12-11-2011, 02:25 AM	#12
RickC63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sonora, ca Posts: 39	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB Thanks. Looks like this is THE way to go. Posted via Mobile Device

12-11-2011, 01:32 PM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB here are some additional ideas besides Mar-K. (and don't get me wrong, I really like the Mar-K product line - great stuff - but this link shows some pretty slick home-made approaches just for consideration). Enjoy. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402255

12-11-2011, 02:49 PM	#14
RickC63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sonora, ca Posts: 39	Re: Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB Jocko, Thanks man. Some good ideas there. Posted via Mobile Device



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