IS there a difference in tailgates - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

twangismythang · 11-13-2012, 11:41 PM

I am going shopping in the morning for a tailgate for my 68 LWB and was wondering if they were all the same.
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67chevy1series · 11-13-2012, 11:46 PM

if your super anal about the tinyest little details and want a 68 tailgate for your 68 ( like me with my 67) then yes. if your tired of haing no tailgate and you just want to find one and hopefully a straight one then no not really all 67 72 chevy/GMC fleet tailgates fit fleetsides.

68gmsee · 11-13-2012, 11:49 PM

All the same except for whether it's stepside or fleetside -but I'm sure you knew that.

Here's LMC catalog:

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=27

**jocko** · 11-13-2012, 11:49 PM

what would the difference be between them? I have to admit, I thought they were all the same 67-72....
OOps - sorry 68gmsee, I was replying to67chevy1series - and was referring to fleetsides only.

68gmsee · 11-14-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

what would the difference be between them? I have to admit, I thought they were all the same 67-72.....

If there is, I haven't noticed it either.

**special-K** · 11-14-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by twangismythang

I am going shopping in the morning for a tailgate for my 68 LWB and was wondering if they were all the same.
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You didn't specify,Chevy or GMC? 67/68 GMCs have an obvious difference in the way the letters re stamped and surrounding recess. The area and letters are smaller on 67/68s.

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

if your super anal about the tinyest little details and want a 68 tailgate for your 68 ( like me with my 67) then yes. if your tired of haing no tailgate and you just want to find one and hopefully a straight one then no not really all 67 72 chevy/GMC fleet tailgates fit fleetsides.

I think this was a more than yes or no request. I think he was needing to know what to look for...as in just what is the difference?

bruceman1968 · 11-14-2012, 09:35 AM

Here is some info..
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494219

twangismythang · 11-14-2012, 11:22 AM

Thanks for the info, as long as it fits will do for now I just cant stand looking at it any longer without one. Hopefully I will be able to find one today.
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11-13-2012, 11:41 PM	#1
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11-13-2012, 11:46 PM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: IS there a difference in tailgates if your super anal about the tinyest little details and want a 68 tailgate for your 68 ( like me with my 67) then yes. if your tired of haing no tailgate and you just want to find one and hopefully a straight one then no not really all 67 72 chevy/GMC fleet tailgates fit fleetsides.

11-13-2012, 11:49 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: IS there a difference in tailgates All the same except for whether it's stepside or fleetside -but I'm sure you knew that. Here's LMC catalog: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=27 __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

11-13-2012, 11:49 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: IS there a difference in tailgates what would the difference be between them? I have to admit, I thought they were all the same 67-72.... OOps - sorry 68gmsee, I was replying to67chevy1series - and was referring to fleetsides only.

11-14-2012, 09:35 AM	#7
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: IS there a difference in tailgates Here is some info.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494219 __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

11-14-2012, 11:22 AM	#8
twangismythang Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Memphis, Tn. Posts: 219	Re: IS there a difference in tailgates Thanks for the info, as long as it fits will do for now I just cant stand looking at it any longer without one. Hopefully I will be able to find one today. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Victory will only be achieved through superior firepower and trusting in the Lord. SOLD 68 C-10. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560975 SOLD 2000 Silverado...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6492671 87 V-10 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643898



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