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07-26-2012, 11:04 PM
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Tailgate chains?
Just wanted to see if you guys have any ideas or suggestions on how to get rid of the tailgate chains?
I haven't seen anything yet but, it seems like there has to be an answer to the rusty old chains. Also, if you have any pics of what you have done that would be awesome!!! Thanks, Cody |
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07-26-2012, 11:33 PM
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Re: Tailgate chains?
some guys use seat belt buckles/latches welded to the inside of the gate
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07-27-2012, 08:05 AM
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Location: east texas
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Re: Tailgate chains?
I just cut eye off tailgate, welded that and pivot hole up on bed. Welded brackets for a fence on the inside of bed on each side to hold it shut. Still doing the body work as I just did this week.
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07-27-2012, 08:13 AM
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Location: Phoenix,AZ
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Re: Tailgate chains?
this guy used latches off a 1977 chevy luv
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07-27-2012, 09:39 AM
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Re: Tailgate chains?
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/catalog.aspx There is always the expensive way. he also had cheaper options
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07-27-2012, 11:09 AM
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Location: east texas
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Re: Tailgate chains?
pic is crappy but here is what i did. This is after i finished welding up. One on each side. i just drilled a hole for the latch to go through <-one on each side.
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07-27-2012, 12:01 PM
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Location: Hanford, CA
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Re: Tailgate chains?
Post #59 on my build thread has what I've done.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post5358168
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07-27-2012, 12:36 PM
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Location: arkieland
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Re: Tailgate chains?
I fiddled with straps and latches from the salvage yard, ended up going the Mar-K route. They are great.
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07-27-2012, 12:44 PM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
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Re: Tailgate chains?
Here's another thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402255 Posted via Mobile Device
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07-27-2012, 01:21 PM
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Location: West Sacramento, CA
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Re: Tailgate chains?
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Frantsen Stainless Products is another option.... http://www.frantsen.com/chevygmc.html |
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07-27-2012, 07:39 PM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
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Re: Tailgate chains?
Here is a link that often gets posted in threads asking this question regarding tailgate chains:
http://www.persh.org/pickup/tailgate.htm
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