Will 47-54 tailgate work on 57-72 bed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 07-20-2008, 10:45 PM

Does anyone know if a stepside tailgate from a 47-54 would work on a stepside bed from a 67-72?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks.

Daniel U · 07-20-2008, 11:23 PM

1954+ beds and tailgates are different from the previous years (1947-'53). The chassis for the 47-53 is different from the '54 as well. Somthing I learned the hard way. My SB 47-53 chassis had to modified to fit my '54 bed.

MAR-Ktech · 07-21-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottH

Does anyone know if a stepside tailgate from a 47-54 would work on a stepside bed from a 67-72?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks.

47-53 tailgates are a lot smaller than 54 and up tailgates. 54 tailgate will work and is the same as 67-72, but 47-53 will not fit your truck.

Mar-Ktech

**ScottH** · 07-21-2008, 10:46 AM

Thanks guys

07-20-2008, 10:45 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Will 47-54 tailgate work on 57-72 bed? Does anyone know if a stepside tailgate from a 47-54 would work on a stepside bed from a 67-72? Any info is appreciated. Thanks. __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

07-20-2008, 11:23 PM	#2
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Will 47-54 tailgate work on 57-72 bed? 1954+ beds and tailgates are different from the previous years (1947-'53). The chassis for the 47-53 is different from the '54 as well. Somthing I learned the hard way. My SB 47-53 chassis had to modified to fit my '54 bed. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

07-21-2008, 10:46 AM	#4
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Will 47-54 tailgate work on 57-72 bed? Thanks guys __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

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