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ATT · 11-27-2012, 12:22 PM

Does anyone know who makes the stainless latches that do not have the knob on the inside of the tailgate? It's just a spring loaded pin in the tailgate and goes into what looks like a button head bolt on the side of the bed. All you do to open the tailgate is just pull. It's completely hidden. Thank you for your help.

68shortstep · 11-27-2012, 01:37 PM

Might try Lowes / Home Depot/ local lumberyard.

There is a stainless set I've seen in many houses that use them on bedroom closet doors to push closed & pull open. Usually like a ball that's spring-loaded which goes into a socket with a ball-recess to "latch" the door closed. I've also seen them in brass.

Wouldn't be a very strong latched-closed tho, I'd think.

EA69TRK · 11-27-2012, 02:23 PM

I know Mar-K has the hidden latches that you described I think for the regular zinc plated ones they are around $75 and the stainless is around $90 if I'm not mistaken.

ole dollor · 11-27-2012, 06:56 PM

i also would like to know...ttt

54belair · 11-27-2012, 10:30 PM

The ones I bought from mar-k had the "knob", I personally havent seen the spring loaded pressure release that you mentioned.

ATT · 11-28-2012, 10:44 AM

The company who makes the latches also makes stainless hinges for the older trucks that have the catch built in so you don't have to use any straps of any kind. I seen this at a goodguys car show back in may. I just can not find my info that I brought home from the show.

ATT · 11-29-2012, 01:52 PM

Ttt

ATT · 12-07-2012, 01:56 AM

Ok I found them. Legens hot rod shop Name: tailgate_latch.jpg
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11-27-2012, 12:22 PM	#1
ATT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 136	Stepside tailgate latches? Hidden Does anyone know who makes the stainless latches that do not have the knob on the inside of the tailgate? It's just a spring loaded pin in the tailgate and goes into what looks like a button head bolt on the side of the bed. All you do to open the tailgate is just pull. It's completely hidden. Thank you for your help.

11-27-2012, 01:37 PM	#2
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Stepside tailgate latches? Hidden Might try Lowes / Home Depot/ local lumberyard. There is a stainless set I've seen in many houses that use them on bedroom closet doors to push closed & pull open. Usually like a ball that's spring-loaded which goes into a socket with a ball-recess to "latch" the door closed. I've also seen them in brass. Wouldn't be a very strong latched-closed tho, I'd think.

11-27-2012, 02:23 PM	#3
EA69TRK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 323	Re: Stepside tailgate latches? Hidden I know Mar-K has the hidden latches that you described I think for the regular zinc plated ones they are around $75 and the stainless is around $90 if I'm not mistaken. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 Short Step -Project 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 1500 -DD 2017 Laguna Orange Roadglide - Good Weather DD

11-27-2012, 06:56 PM	#4
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Stepside tailgate latches? Hidden i also would like to know...ttt

11-27-2012, 10:30 PM	#5
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: Stepside tailgate latches? Hidden The ones I bought from mar-k had the "knob", I personally havent seen the spring loaded pressure release that you mentioned. __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

11-28-2012, 10:44 AM	#6
ATT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 136	Re: Stepside tailgate latches? Hidden The company who makes the latches also makes stainless hinges for the older trucks that have the catch built in so you don't have to use any straps of any kind. I seen this at a goodguys car show back in may. I just can not find my info that I brought home from the show.

11-29-2012, 01:52 PM	#7
ATT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 136	Re: Stepside tailgate latches? Hidden Ttt

12-07-2012, 01:56 AM	#8
ATT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 136	Re: Stepside tailgate latches? Hidden Ok I found them. Legens hot rod shop



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