Buying a tailgate - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

del4fun · 08-29-2013, 01:27 PM

Where can you get a OE tailgate? All I see is stuff made in china

71sierragrande · 08-29-2013, 01:36 PM

They pop up in the parts board. Also, craigslist will have some good options. I bought one about a year ago for under $200 on this board, needs some work but its the real deal.

**TBONE1964** · 08-29-2013, 01:38 PM

Yes, the parts board is a great place to find a nice one. Be ready to spend 3 - 4 hundred and another 150 - 200 on shipping.

NOS ones have sold for 800 + easy.

Check your local salvage yards and pick n pulls also.

del4fun · 08-29-2013, 02:28 PM

What about new OE American tailgates?

71sierragrande · 08-29-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by del4fun

What about new OE American tailgates?

Oh, I misunderstood. That would be NOS. Once in a while they will pop up here. Last one I saw went for over $800, so be prepared to bust out the wallet. Be patient and shop the parts board often. Put up a WTB(want to buy) in the parts board, might get lucky but not likely.

del4fun · 08-29-2013, 03:17 PM

Thanks for the info, you guys are true truck pros!

rkintn_68 · 08-29-2013, 05:29 PM

I have heard that these guys have m that are as good or better than nos ...
http://sokyclassics.com/

rkintn_68 · 08-29-2013, 05:33 PM

and marK look here .

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=tailgates

jhwkns · 08-29-2013, 07:00 PM

Around four years ago after a hit and run that smashed my tailgate and roll pan I was in need of one. It took me a while to source one locally that was repairable, but I'm glad that I waited, and did the repairs myself. Aftermarket gates leave much to be desired, and are usually easy to spot. When I see one of our trucks on the road, one of the first things I look at is the tailgate.

Try to find one that can be fixed. You might save some money.

Zable49 · 08-29-2013, 07:26 PM

You might get luckily like I did and find a truck that never had its tailgate put on so it was still mint. Only paid 1250 for the tailgate and nothing for the truck. HAHA

gale · 08-29-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by del4fun

Where can you get a OE tailgate? All I see is stuff made in china

Step or Fleet? I have an original stepside gate that I plan to strip, prime, and sell or I might sell as is.

67ctener · 08-29-2013, 09:50 PM

Pickmups had 2 beautiful oe gates that had been blastic and edp coated. Looked as good as nos and I think they were around 500.
Posted via Mobile Device

del4fun · 10-14-2013, 10:14 PM

So what about someone selling NOS tailgates in California?

1967chevytruckguy · 10-15-2013, 12:44 AM

southern kentucky classics has good ones and they are the best i have ever seen !!!

08-29-2013, 01:27 PM	#1
del4fun Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vacaville, California Posts: 215	Buying a tailgate Where can you get a OE tailgate? All I see is stuff made in china

08-29-2013, 01:36 PM	#2
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Buying a tailgate They pop up in the parts board. Also, craigslist will have some good options. I bought one about a year ago for under $200 on this board, needs some work but its the real deal. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

08-29-2013, 01:38 PM	#3
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Buying a tailgate Yes, the parts board is a great place to find a nice one. Be ready to spend 3 - 4 hundred and another 150 - 200 on shipping. NOS ones have sold for 800 + easy. Check your local salvage yards and pick n pulls also.

08-29-2013, 02:28 PM	#4
del4fun Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vacaville, California Posts: 215	Re: Buying a tailgate What about new OE American tailgates?

08-29-2013, 03:17 PM	#6
del4fun Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vacaville, California Posts: 215	Re: Buying a tailgate Thanks for the info, you guys are true truck pros!

08-29-2013, 05:29 PM	#7
rkintn_68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: clarksville tn Posts: 806	Re: Buying a tailgate I have heard that these guys have m that are as good or better than nos ... http://sokyclassics.com/ __________________ 72 GMC K 1500 SWB W/ 68 CHEVY FR/CLIP -- SOLD 70 CHEVY C/10 LWB x 2 ----- SOLD 67 CHEVY SWB IN PROGRESS " ALMOST HEAVEN " Build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...15#post6826315

08-29-2013, 05:33 PM	#8
rkintn_68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: clarksville tn Posts: 806	Re: Buying a tailgate and marK look here . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=tailgates __________________ 72 GMC K 1500 SWB W/ 68 CHEVY FR/CLIP -- SOLD 70 CHEVY C/10 LWB x 2 ----- SOLD 67 CHEVY SWB IN PROGRESS " ALMOST HEAVEN " Build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...15#post6826315

08-29-2013, 07:00 PM	#9
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Buying a tailgate Around four years ago after a hit and run that smashed my tailgate and roll pan I was in need of one. It took me a while to source one locally that was repairable, but I'm glad that I waited, and did the repairs myself. Aftermarket gates leave much to be desired, and are usually easy to spot. When I see one of our trucks on the road, one of the first things I look at is the tailgate. Try to find one that can be fixed. You might save some money. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

08-29-2013, 07:26 PM	#10
Zable49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 181	Re: Buying a tailgate You might get luckily like I did and find a truck that never had its tailgate put on so it was still mint. Only paid 1250 for the tailgate and nothing for the truck. HAHA __________________ 1970 C20 Camper Special SBC350 / TH350 '84 C20 Front Disc Brakes/Control Arms

08-29-2013, 09:50 PM	#12
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Buying a tailgate Pickmups had 2 beautiful oe gates that had been blastic and edp coated. Looked as good as nos and I think they were around 500. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

10-14-2013, 10:14 PM	#13
del4fun Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vacaville, California Posts: 215	Re: Buying a tailgate So what about someone selling NOS tailgates in California? __________________ US ARMY RET, SUPPORT THE TROOPS 1972 Custom/10 Short Fleet 4.5/ 5 Drop Dogg Pound Customs

10-15-2013, 12:44 AM	#14
1967chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Auburn alabama Posts: 155	Re: Buying a tailgate southern kentucky classics has good ones and they are the best i have ever seen !!!



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