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48 ish · 03-07-2008, 09:29 AM

Am using my 67 Camper Special to tow me 5th wheel, but am tired of having to lower and raise the tailgate every time I hook up. Has anyone done a "V" notch to their tailgate? Would like to know how you did it before I start whacking away at mine...

caminokid · 03-07-2008, 09:34 AM

I would buy one of those air gates. Its already got a v notch in it and you wont destroy a good tailgate.

milled · 03-07-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by caminokid

I would buy one of those air gates. Its already got a v notch in it and you wont destroy a good tailgate.

Hey were can I find a V-drop louvered style tail gate, I'm going to run a goose-neck trailer this summer? mabe

48 ish · 03-08-2008, 01:47 AM

I've been looking for an aftermarket, louvered "V" gate, but they don't make em for early models, at least I haven't found one. Which makes me ask the question: How new (model year) can I go before the hinges/latches no longer marry up?

**special-K** · 03-07-2008, 04:09 PM

I agree with Caminokid.My`72 Sierra was a 5th wheel RV hauler and it came with a non-original gate.I figure the original walked or got backed into the camper.DOH!!

chevguy7 · 03-07-2008, 09:28 PM

That might look cool but it would probably be a better idea to get an aftermarket one or find another tail gate that is beat up and practice on that.

PanelDeland · 03-08-2008, 05:25 AM

Surely you can find a gate that isn't that great on the top.Take it and fab a V into it with some sheet metal.You can proably get them to "break"(make a straight bend) in the metal at the shop where you get it.This could overlap the existing metal and strengthen the V'd section.
Just a suggestion since I have never done one.

03-07-2008, 09:29 AM	#1
48 ish Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 65	5th wheelin Am using my 67 Camper Special to tow me 5th wheel, but am tired of having to lower and raise the tailgate every time I hook up. Has anyone done a "V" notch to their tailgate? Would like to know how you did it before I start whacking away at mine... __________________ hooberjon@yahoo.com "Life's Been Good To Me So Far" 1941 Chevy PU (new project, right out of the field) 1948 P/U: 350/700r4, Nova Clip,Chevelle rear, air ride suspension, custom door handles, custom firewall, custom dash, buckets and console, visor 1967 C20: 427 Tall Deck, Turbo 400 with Gear Vendors aux tranny, 5th wheel, 3500 bucket seats and console. 1996 Geo Tracker 2x4 1996 Geo Tracker 4x4

03-07-2008, 09:34 AM	#2
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: 5th wheelin I would buy one of those air gates. Its already got a v notch in it and you wont destroy a good tailgate. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

03-08-2008, 01:47 AM	#4
48 ish Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 65	Re: 5th wheelin I've been looking for an aftermarket, louvered "V" gate, but they don't make em for early models, at least I haven't found one. Which makes me ask the question: How new (model year) can I go before the hinges/latches no longer marry up? __________________ hooberjon@yahoo.com "Life's Been Good To Me So Far" 1941 Chevy PU (new project, right out of the field) 1948 P/U: 350/700r4, Nova Clip,Chevelle rear, air ride suspension, custom door handles, custom firewall, custom dash, buckets and console, visor 1967 C20: 427 Tall Deck, Turbo 400 with Gear Vendors aux tranny, 5th wheel, 3500 bucket seats and console. 1996 Geo Tracker 2x4 1996 Geo Tracker 4x4

03-07-2008, 04:09 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 5th wheelin I agree with Caminokid.My`72 Sierra was a 5th wheel RV hauler and it came with a non-original gate.I figure the original walked or got backed into the camper.DOH!! __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-07-2008 at 04:09 PM.

03-07-2008, 09:28 PM	#6
chevguy7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 316	Re: 5th wheelin That might look cool but it would probably be a better idea to get an aftermarket one or find another tail gate that is beat up and practice on that. __________________ 1970 C10 - ECE 3.5/5 drop, dual exhaust with turbo mufflers, front discs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272458 2000 Buick Regal GS - Supercharged 3.8 V6 240hp, 1/4 mile 15 seconds

03-08-2008, 05:25 AM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: 5th wheelin Surely you can find a gate that isn't that great on the top.Take it and fab a V into it with some sheet metal.You can proably get them to "break"(make a straight bend) in the metal at the shop where you get it.This could overlap the existing metal and strengthen the V'd section. Just a suggestion since I have never done one. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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