How to spot a repop tailgate? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CK5 · 12-10-2016, 01:12 PM

Is there an easy way to tell the difference between a repop tailgate and an OEM tailgate on a 72? Thanks guys!

davepl · 12-10-2016, 01:48 PM

Don't know, but the factory ones have pretty consistent spot/tack welds, I wonder if they're different on the repros?

**D.PASSMORE** · 12-10-2016, 01:55 PM

First the weight, REPOP is about 10 lbs lighter due to thin sheet metal. If they are mounted for a while, majority will bow in the middle. Also, look for "Key Parts" tag/label behind handle.
Mid 2000's, TriPlus start manufacturing a gate that weight/look same as OE and was really tough. Hard to figure that on out.

CK5 · 12-10-2016, 02:32 PM

Anyone have close up pictures of spot welds etc...? I'm just starting to do body work so thought I would verify exactly what I have.

**hooverfish** · 12-10-2016, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CK5

Anyone have close up pictures of spot welds etc...? I'm just starting to do body work so thought I would verify exactly what I have.

Upper left side of my tailgate. Three little dents, think you can see them. Also have horizontal spot welds in the recessed area above the tailgate band. And 3 more verticals on the right side.

I used to think I had a repop tailgate because I had so many spot welds.

But now think it is OEM.

12-10-2016, 01:12 PM	#1
CK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 152	How to spot a repop tailgate? Is there an easy way to tell the difference between a repop tailgate and an OEM tailgate on a 72? Thanks guys! __________________ CK5.com 1972 Blazer Build

12-10-2016, 01:48 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: How to spot a repop tailgate? Don't know, but the factory ones have pretty consistent spot/tack welds, I wonder if they're different on the repros? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-10-2016, 01:55 PM	#3
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: How to spot a repop tailgate? First the weight, REPOP is about 10 lbs lighter due to thin sheet metal. If they are mounted for a while, majority will bow in the middle. Also, look for "Key Parts" tag/label behind handle. Mid 2000's, TriPlus start manufacturing a gate that weight/look same as OE and was really tough. Hard to figure that on out. __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

12-10-2016, 02:32 PM	#4
CK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 152	Re: How to spot a repop tailgate? Anyone have close up pictures of spot welds etc...? I'm just starting to do body work so thought I would verify exactly what I have. __________________ CK5.com 1972 Blazer Build



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