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Canadian 72 C15 · 11-13-2020, 09:08 AM

Just found an original stamped tailgate for my 72 GMC fleetside but part of the stamping looks a little different on the inside. I was told it was from a 68. I don’t think it should matter but you tell me or answer why it is. The stamped line at the top of this picture has a break in it for approx 4”. My tailgate now has that line solid from bottom to top of the gate. Any ideas ? See pic below. The second picture is to just show you the gate. Pretty good shape I’d say for its age and being a Canadian gate! Got it for $200cdn

**too much stuff** · 11-13-2020, 09:22 AM

I think there was 3 variations from 67-72. Just small differences like you pointed out. They should all inter-change. Such as your gmc gate is 69-72 with the big letters.

Canadian 72 C15 · 11-13-2020, 09:25 AM

Thanks. Yeah I don’t think it matters but thought I would ask.

Willys_MB · 11-13-2020, 09:33 AM

That's a 1968 GMC gate, there's lots of information on the forum about it. There was a gate for 67, 68, and 69-72. That's a good find and worth quite a bit more than you paid for it. Those one year only gates are hard to find

Canadian 72 C15 · 11-13-2020, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Willys_MB

That's a 1968 GMC gate, there's lots of information on the forum about it. There was a gate for 67, 68, and 69-72. That's a good find and worth quite a bit more than you paid for it. Those one year only gates are hard to find

Yeah I knew it was a stinkin good deal!! That’s only $150 US for an original stamp with no rot or bondo from what I can tell. Neat they are so rare as well.

Canadian 72 C15 · 11-13-2020, 02:53 PM

Ok now I’m confused. Not with the speedbump in the stamping but with the lettering. Reading through other threads I’m reading that the difference in lettering size and band tells you something as well. I’m reading 68 has smaller lettering but compared to other gates this one appears to have larger band and letters. Can anyone confirm this for me ?

Canadian 72 C15 · 11-13-2020, 02:56 PM

Not the greatest photos but these are the two I’m comparing

**LockDoc** · 11-13-2020, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Canadian 72 C15

Ok now I’m confused. Not with the speedbump in the stamping but with the lettering. Reading through other threads I’m reading that the difference in lettering size and band tells you something as well. I’m reading 68 has smaller lettering but compared to other gates this one appears to have larger band and letters. Can anyone confirm this for me ?

Here is a thread on it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=142404

LockDoc

**special-K** · 11-13-2020, 07:14 PM

I didn't know '68s were different. I thought they were the same as '67, small letter.

**too much stuff** · 11-13-2020, 10:33 PM

Tim, you are correct with 67-68 being small letter gates.

**special-K** · 11-14-2020, 11:06 AM

And you were right stating this tailgate is a 69-72. Somewhere in there it was being said this was a '68 gate, then Canadian C15 got focused on the letter size. So it's confirmed correct for his '72.

11-13-2020, 09:08 AM	#1
Canadian 72 C15 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 39	Tailgate looks different Just found an original stamped tailgate for my 72 GMC fleetside but part of the stamping looks a little different on the inside. I was told it was from a 68. I don’t think it should matter but you tell me or answer why it is. The stamped line at the top of this picture has a break in it for approx 4”. My tailgate now has that line solid from bottom to top of the gate. Any ideas ? See pic below. The second picture is to just show you the gate. Pretty good shape I’d say for its age and being a Canadian gate! Got it for $200cdn Attached Images

11-13-2020, 09:22 AM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: Tailgate looks different I think there was 3 variations from 67-72. Just small differences like you pointed out. They should all inter-change. Such as your gmc gate is 69-72 with the big letters. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-13-2020, 09:25 AM	#3
Canadian 72 C15 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 39	Re: Tailgate looks different Thanks. Yeah I don’t think it matters but thought I would ask.

11-13-2020, 09:33 AM	#4
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: Tailgate looks different That's a 1968 GMC gate, there's lots of information on the forum about it. There was a gate for 67, 68, and 69-72. That's a good find and worth quite a bit more than you paid for it. Those one year only gates are hard to find __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

11-13-2020, 02:53 PM	#6
Canadian 72 C15 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 39	Re: Tailgate looks different Ok now I’m confused. Not with the speedbump in the stamping but with the lettering. Reading through other threads I’m reading that the difference in lettering size and band tells you something as well. I’m reading 68 has smaller lettering but compared to other gates this one appears to have larger band and letters. Can anyone confirm this for me ?

11-13-2020, 02:56 PM	#7
Canadian 72 C15 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 39	Re: Tailgate looks different Not the greatest photos but these are the two I’m comparing Attached Images

11-13-2020, 07:14 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Tailgate looks different I didn't know '68s were different. I thought they were the same as '67, small letter. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-13-2020, 10:33 PM	#10
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: Tailgate looks different Tim, you are correct with 67-68 being small letter gates. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-14-2020, 11:06 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Tailgate looks different And you were right stating this tailgate is a 69-72. Somewhere in there it was being said this was a '68 gate, then Canadian C15 got focused on the letter size. So it's confirmed correct for his '72. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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