Putting tailgate chrome on non chrome tailgate? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72truckman · 08-15-2009, 05:45 PM

Im having some trouble figuring the clips out, where each clip goes that came with the kit in LMC. i am especially having trouble with the clips in the taillight chrome. does anyone have andy pictures, advice, or diagrams of where to drill holes? any advice greatly appreciated.

eightbanger · 08-15-2009, 07:16 PM

I think there is four clips per tail light bezel + 2 self tap-ers. I would just space the clips out evenly down the outer edges.
Sorry I can't be of more help.

72truckman · 08-16-2009, 10:12 PM

anything else?

eightbanger · 08-17-2009, 11:57 AM

I shouldn't have posted a reply without knowing all the correct info, and I was curious to know myself....mostly couldn't resist a tinker on the Truck. So here goes... better info this time I hope 72truckman.

The holes for my bezels are 5" apart, and on the bezel itself there is provision for 4 clips but only 3 holes on the body....the one thats missing is where the bezel curves around the backup light....don't seem to need it though.

Tailgate moulding holes on mine are drilled 9" apart, the last is fixed by a nut at the back which is accessible when you drop the tailgate...though the little support arms on this clip on mine have rusted off.

08-15-2009, 05:45 PM	#1
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Putting tailgate chrome on non chrome tailgate? Im having some trouble figuring the clips out, where each clip goes that came with the kit in LMC. i am especially having trouble with the clips in the taillight chrome. does anyone have andy pictures, advice, or diagrams of where to drill holes? any advice greatly appreciated. __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

08-15-2009, 07:16 PM	#2
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Putting tailgate chrome on non chrome tailgate? I think there is four clips per tail light bezel + 2 self tap-ers. I would just space the clips out evenly down the outer edges. Sorry I can't be of more help. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger Last edited by eightbanger; 08-17-2009 at 07:28 AM. Reason: bad description

08-16-2009, 10:12 PM	#3
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: Putting tailgate chrome on non chrome tailgate? anything else? __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

08-17-2009, 11:57 AM	#4
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Putting tailgate chrome on non chrome tailgate? I shouldn't have posted a reply without knowing all the correct info, and I was curious to know myself....mostly couldn't resist a tinker on the Truck. So here goes... better info this time I hope 72truckman. The holes for my bezels are 5" apart, and on the bezel itself there is provision for 4 clips but only 3 holes on the body....the one thats missing is where the bezel curves around the backup light....don't seem to need it though. Tailgate moulding holes on mine are drilled 9" apart, the last is fixed by a nut at the back which is accessible when you drop the tailgate...though the little support arms on this clip on mine have rusted off. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

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