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65stepside · 06-06-2007, 09:55 AM

So I heard a guy tell me that he's heard of people using a seat belt buckle welded on both sides of the inside of the STEPSIDE tail gate to lock the tailgate closed and get rid of the chain. Don't know if this would work on the fleetside at all. Seems like a cool idea to be a little different.

Anyone ever heard of this, done it, or have any pics? thx

jchav62 · 06-06-2007, 10:11 AM

I've seen it done. Seems to work great...

*LILRED66* · 06-06-2007, 10:13 AM

Check out this link: http://www.persh.org/Pickup/IdeaPage.htm

There are several ideas, including the seat belt option on the tailgate of a fleetside bed.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-06-2007, 10:14 AM

Yes I have seen it done but would not do it on my truck..

65stepside · 06-06-2007, 10:24 AM

Hey LILRED thats a great link thanks!

Frizzle Fry · 06-06-2007, 11:55 AM

I did it to my 61 back in highschool (15 years ago...). It works, but there are nicer options IMO.

SIR · 06-06-2007, 12:52 PM

....just one of many ways to do it...

MAR-Ktech · 07-05-2007, 01:40 PM

Mar-K makes a folding linkage for fleetsides and for stepsides that holds the tailgate level when you open it and folds inside the tailgate end when you close it. No matter what you use for a latch, you may still need a way to keep the tailgate from dropping when you open it. Installation instructions online http://www.mar-k.com/installation_hints.html, click on "tailgate link assembly instructions" that applies to your truck.

Mar-Ktech

ClassicAutoResto · 07-05-2007, 05:25 PM

Nice job SIR, The cables are at many auto parts store for 10.00-12.00 each. Nice clean job! His version gets my vote. Jerry

hewlett2002000 · 07-05-2007, 06:19 PM

hey SIR i think ive told you this before but your truck is beautiful. your truck always catches my eye the few times ive seen the pics. great job man.
John

63 & 64 Bowties · 07-16-2007, 07:12 AM

yea, ditto on the beautiful truck. great color.

SIR · 07-16-2007, 01:22 PM

...I don't remember if I said this before, but... we took the tailgate re-tractor system from a "nomad" wagon and adaped it to a "56" bed,worked great.....

**Captainfab** · 07-17-2007, 12:11 AM

Hey SIR, I've been wanting to use those late model cables on my Burb. Any info on what application to use or not use?

TIA
John

ClassicAutoResto · 07-17-2007, 12:21 AM

I don't know which ones SIR used, but the 88 and up chevy cables should be the correct length. Jerry

**Captainfab** · 07-17-2007, 12:35 AM

Thanks

that's one app. that I was thinking of looking at

SIR · 07-17-2007, 01:28 PM

...as far as using "nomad" type suport system on a burb is concerned all i can say is try......the cables (like jerry said) are off the shelf cables I think there f*** but in this case who cares, if they meet your needs...PM me for details...

06-06-2007, 09:55 AM	#1
65stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 113	Taigate Idea So I heard a guy tell me that he's heard of people using a seat belt buckle welded on both sides of the inside of the STEPSIDE tail gate to lock the tailgate closed and get rid of the chain. Don't know if this would work on the fleetside at all. Seems like a cool idea to be a little different. Anyone ever heard of this, done it, or have any pics? thx __________________ 1930 Olds 5 Window Coupe 1960 Chevy 1/2 Short Stepside on 1965 Frame 350/350 1960 Chevy 1/2 3'' Chop Short Stepside "FOR SALE!!!" 1966 Toronado 1971 Cutlass 1972 442 1978 Chevy 1/2 Long Fleetside 2001 Dodge 2500

06-06-2007, 10:11 AM	#2
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Taigate Idea I've seen it done. Seems to work great... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-06-2007, 10:13 AM	#3
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Taigate Idea Check out this link: http://www.persh.org/Pickup/IdeaPage.htm There are several ideas, including the seat belt option on the tailgate of a fleetside bed.

06-06-2007, 10:14 AM	#4
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Taigate Idea Yes I have seen it done but would not do it on my truck.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

06-06-2007, 10:24 AM	#5
65stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 113	Re: Taigate Idea Hey LILRED thats a great link thanks! __________________ 1930 Olds 5 Window Coupe 1960 Chevy 1/2 Short Stepside on 1965 Frame 350/350 1960 Chevy 1/2 3'' Chop Short Stepside "FOR SALE!!!" 1966 Toronado 1971 Cutlass 1972 442 1978 Chevy 1/2 Long Fleetside 2001 Dodge 2500

06-06-2007, 11:55 AM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Taigate Idea I did it to my 61 back in highschool (15 years ago...). It works, but there are nicer options IMO.

06-06-2007, 12:52 PM	#7
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Taigate Idea *....just one of many ways to do it...* Attached Images __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

07-05-2007, 01:40 PM	#8
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	Re: Taigate Idea Mar-K makes a folding linkage for fleetsides and for stepsides that holds the tailgate level when you open it and folds inside the tailgate end when you close it. No matter what you use for a latch, you may still need a way to keep the tailgate from dropping when you open it. Installation instructions online http://www.mar-k.com/installation_hints.html, click on "tailgate link assembly instructions" that applies to your truck. Mar-Ktech __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks

07-05-2007, 05:25 PM	#9
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Taigate Idea Nice job SIR, The cables are at many auto parts store for 10.00-12.00 each. Nice clean job! His version gets my vote. Jerry

07-05-2007, 06:19 PM	#10
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Taigate Idea hey SIR i think ive told you this before but your truck is beautiful. your truck always catches my eye the few times ive seen the pics. great job man. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

07-16-2007, 07:12 AM	#11
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Taigate Idea yea, ditto on the beautiful truck. great color. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

07-16-2007, 01:22 PM	#12
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Taigate Idea *...I don't remember if I said this before, but... we took the tailgate re-tractor system from a "nomad" wagon and adaped it to a "56" bed,worked great.....* __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

07-17-2007, 12:11 AM	#13
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Taigate Idea Hey SIR, I've been wanting to use those late model cables on my Burb. Any info on what application to use or not use? TIA John __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-17-2007, 12:21 AM	#14
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Taigate Idea I don't know which ones SIR used, but the 88 and up chevy cables should be the correct length. Jerry

07-17-2007, 12:35 AM	#15
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Taigate Idea Thanks that's one app. that I was thinking of looking at __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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07-17-2007, 01:28 PM	#16
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Taigate Idea ...as far as using "nomad" type suport system on a burb is concerned all i can say is try......the cables (like jerry said) are off the shelf cables I think there f*** but in this case who cares, if they meet your needs...PM me for details... __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

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