Tailgate Cover Or Filler? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72LOWBOY · 02-22-2004, 09:30 PM

I am looking for which route is better. To install the full smooth tailgate cover or go the filler patch route. The gate I have is in great shape. I'm worried that the full cover will not line up smooth with the quarter panels. But on the other hand the full cover would be less work to install. Any comments on this would be greatly appreciated.Oh yeah I'm an FNG! This seems to be a great forum on our trucks.I have a 72lwb. I'll post pics tommorrow. Thanks again.

Longhorn Man · 02-22-2004, 09:51 PM

Welcome to teh board from one FNG to another...oh wait, i'm not an FNG anymore.

You have stumbled onto what may be the best truck site on the web.
As for your question, the repro tail gates that have no lettering stamped into them are so flimsey, it will bow when you sit on it.
No joke...a few here will tell you from when they planted there rear on there freshly installed new tail gate.

72LOWBOY · 02-22-2004, 09:56 PM

Thanks for the welcome Longhorn. But I was referencing to the smooth covers that are welded over the tailgates to smooth out the recessed area. I am planning on using the factory tailgate.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-22-2004, 09:57 PM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. If you run the full cover you can adjust the tailgate in toward's the truck to make it flush.

72LOWBOY · 02-22-2004, 09:58 PM

Thats true. Thanks for the welcome Frenchblue

02-22-2004, 09:30 PM	#1
72LOWBOY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Coral Springs,FL Posts: 100	Tailgate Cover Or Filler? I am looking for which route is better. To install the full smooth tailgate cover or go the filler patch route. The gate I have is in great shape. I'm worried that the full cover will not line up smooth with the quarter panels. But on the other hand the full cover would be less work to install. Any comments on this would be greatly appreciated.Oh yeah I'm an FNG! This seems to be a great forum on our trucks.I have a 72lwb. I'll post pics tommorrow. Thanks again.

02-22-2004, 09:56 PM	#3
72LOWBOY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Coral Springs,FL Posts: 100	Thanks for the welcome Longhorn. But I was referencing to the smooth covers that are welded over the tailgates to smooth out the recessed area. I am planning on using the factory tailgate. __________________ 72 Chevy LWB leaf spring rear,SBC 385 Fast Burn,Art Carr built 700r4,3.73 Eaton posi,one piece windows,lowered 4/5.5, 60/40 seat, shaved turn signals,shaved reverse lights,shaved stake pockets, stainless steel 21gall in rear, c-notched, vintage air,ps,pb,currently doing body work. 68 Camaro conv.327,turbo 350,pb,disc brakes,built it for the wife 38 Chevy Coupe on the back burner LIFE IS GOOD! SMILE

02-22-2004, 09:57 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. If you run the full cover you can adjust the tailgate in toward's the truck to make it flush. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-22-2004, 09:58 PM	#5
72LOWBOY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Coral Springs,FL Posts: 100	Thats true. Thanks for the welcome Frenchblue __________________ 72 Chevy LWB leaf spring rear,SBC 385 Fast Burn,Art Carr built 700r4,3.73 Eaton posi,one piece windows,lowered 4/5.5, 60/40 seat, shaved turn signals,shaved reverse lights,shaved stake pockets, stainless steel 21gall in rear, c-notched, vintage air,ps,pb,currently doing body work. 68 Camaro conv.327,turbo 350,pb,disc brakes,built it for the wife 38 Chevy Coupe on the back burner LIFE IS GOOD! SMILE

02-22-2004, 09:51 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Welcome to teh board from one FNG to another...oh wait, i'm not an FNG anymore. You have stumbled onto what may be the best truck site on the web. As for your question, the repro tail gates that have no lettering stamped into them are so flimsey, it will bow when you sit on it. No joke...a few here will tell you from when they planted there rear on there freshly installed new tail gate.



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