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03-20-2016, 06:31 AM
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Location: Ocala, FL
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Reproduction Tailgates
66 Fleetside tailgate needs replacing and I need some help on quality. Who sells the best one, or all they all made by the same mfg'r? One I saw is GM approved and is the quality better or just more bucks?
Thanks for the help! Doug |
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03-20-2016, 11:44 AM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
 
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Re: Reproduction Tailgates
Mar-K hands down!
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03-20-2016, 02:27 PM
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Re: Reproduction Tailgates
x2, Mar-K
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03-20-2016, 05:56 PM
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Re: Reproduction Tailgates
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/PDF/Catalog/tailgates.pdf
I might be wrong but the fleetside 58-66 tailgate from Mar-K is stamped with the stepside script and doesn't use the factory chains. They have their own hinge/latch system. Would be okay for the custom guys I guess. |
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03-20-2016, 06:23 PM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
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Re: Reproduction Tailgates
They also have a stock replacement as well.
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03-20-2016, 08:32 PM
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I have the Mark K tailgate with the inside handle. Expensive, but very high quality
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03-20-2016, 08:40 PM
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Location: Las Vegas, NV.
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Re: Reproduction Tailgates
I have the Mark K tailgate with inside release handle, metal links(no chains), and bear claw type latches. Expensive but very high quality
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03-20-2016, 09:01 PM
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Location: Houston Texas
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Re: Reproduction Tailgates
I just bought a front bed panel from Classic Parts of America (formerly Chevy-duty) and the quality was spot on. I was surprised to find that it was just as heavy, if not a little more, than the original. It was made from the same gauge steel as the original and fit great. I am very impressed. I know they sell OEM replacement tailgates too with the chain tabs and they use the right press-out for the lettering. The price is right too!!
 http://www.classicparts.com/1958-66-Tailgate-Chevrolet-Fleetside
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03-21-2016, 08:07 PM
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