GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jb4short · 09-05-2007, 11:42 AM

We have a great inventory of these now. Very heavy duty GM licensed reproduction gate. Modify to fit '73-'76

bigblock73 · 09-05-2007, 12:34 PM

I really wished they would have made the 73-76 unit instead or as well.

Thanks for the heads up.

munroe · 09-05-2007, 03:32 PM

is there any diffrence between the 8o and and post 80 tail gates? thats the gate i was lookin for for my 87 c10, with the large chevrolet lettering on it

jb4short · 09-05-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by munroe

is there any diffrence between the 8o and and post 80 tail gates? thats the gate i was lookin for for my 87 c10, with the large chevrolet lettering on it

The '81-'87 is different. I want to say that it's simply cosmestic but I would need to go double check

**N2TRUX** · 09-05-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

..... Modify to fit '73-'76...

What do you have to modify?

jb4short · 09-06-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

What do you have to modify?

I need to double check- BUT I'm pretty sure it's the trunions. It's been a while since I've had my hands in an '81-'87 but I think '77 was the first year of the quick release (I won't be offended at all if I'm corrected)

Pyrotechnic · 09-06-2007, 02:32 PM

AWESOME!!! Great to see the centered GMC raised letter tailgate available. I'm guessing the trend is more resto parts becoming available for 73-87's ?

jb4short · 09-06-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

AWESOME!!! Great to see the centered GMC raised letter tailgate available. I'm guessing the trend is more resto parts becoming available for 73-87's ?

oddly- there actually used to be a lot more available but most crash parts distributors discontinued them when they were no longer "Contemporary" parts (both the 6' and 8' bed floor, complete beds, etc.)

bigblock73 · 09-06-2007, 05:37 PM

I think the pegs/trunions on the gates are all the same, it is the brackets they slide into that are different (the parts that bolt to the box down below). I do know that the latching locations changed thruought the years, so one will need the proper straps to work with the latching mechanism if changing tailgates. Here is a quick comparison between two tailgates that I have...notice the different latch locations on the top side of the gate.

Walts_restoration · 09-06-2007, 05:43 PM

Latches on the sdie of the bed are different as well as the trunions. My dad has researched these as wee need a tailgate for our 76, the 73-76 are the same except for the trunion.

bigblock73 · 09-06-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Walts_restoration

Latches on the sdie of the bed are different as well as the trunions. My dad has researched these as wee need a tailgate for our 76, the 73-76 are the same except for the trunion.

Are the trunions on the gate itself different, or the trunions that bolt to the bed (that the gate slides into)??

jb4short · 09-07-2007, 09:19 AM

I can clearly see the difference in the latch location- which is kind of bizzare because the aftermarket has sold on gate for '73-'80 forever; makes me wonder what people had been doing. I've got a '75 out here in the yard I'll have to look at to see if there are provisions for either latch location

ChaseDale3and8 · 09-07-2007, 09:25 AM

I owned a 76 and a 77 years ago. I believe that the white one is the earlier 73-76 and that the green one is the 76 1/2-80. ...Joe

jb4short · 09-07-2007, 10:04 AM

Ours are like the green one. On our truck ('75) it looks like it had the receiver for that welded on guide and that it simply unbolts. So on the '73-'76 you would have to change the latches to use the later model ones with the guide on them (LMC pn#'s 30-1546, 30-1547 so they are readily available)

bigblock73 · 09-07-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseDale3and8

I owned a 76 and a 77 years ago. I believe that the white one is the earlier 73-76 and that the green one is the 76 1/2-80. ...Joe

No, the white one is definately not a 73-76 gate...73-76 gates don't have that decorative reveal around the recessed portion.

ChaseDale3and8 · 09-07-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

No, the white one is definately not a 73-76 gate...73-76 gates don't have that decorative reveal around the recessed portion.

Well....now I feel stoopid!

...Joe

jb4short · 09-08-2007, 08:04 AM

I say the white one is definately a '73-'76....but I might be wrong...LOL

Mr79C10 · 09-08-2007, 08:09 AM

i would really like to know what year the green one is.

bigblock73 · 09-08-2007, 08:43 AM

Hey guys, look here

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=257351

The white one is definately not a 73...as it is different than my '73 gate...the recessed area is completely different.

If we can get a bunch of us to post pics of the gates on our trucks I think we can determine what the differences are between them.

ChaseDale3and8 · 09-12-2007, 09:21 AM

I have a question. Do you know if GM is planning to license any more parts in the future such as fenders, doors, hoods, bedsides etc.? I'll bet they'd sell lots of them if they decide to license these parts as well as these new tailgates, especially if they are made from the same gauge steel as original, and the fit and finish is as good. ...Joe

09-05-2007, 11:42 AM	#1
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available We have a great inventory of these now. Very heavy duty GM licensed reproduction gate. Modify to fit '73-'76

09-05-2007, 12:34 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available I really wished they would have made the 73-76 unit instead or as well. Thanks for the heads up. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

09-05-2007, 03:32 PM	#3
munroe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hants co. nova scotia Posts: 151	Re: GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available is there any diffrence between the 8o and and post 80 tail gates? thats the gate i was lookin for for my 87 c10, with the large chevrolet lettering on it __________________ 87 chev wrangler

09-06-2007, 02:32 PM	#7
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available AWESOME!!! Great to see the centered GMC raised letter tailgate available. I'm guessing the trend is more resto parts becoming available for 73-87's ?

09-06-2007, 05:37 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available I think the pegs/trunions on the gates are all the same, it is the brackets they slide into that are different (the parts that bolt to the box down below). I do know that the latching locations changed thruought the years, so one will need the proper straps to work with the latching mechanism if changing tailgates. Here is a quick comparison between two tailgates that I have...notice the different latch locations on the top side of the gate. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 09-06-2007 at 05:37 PM.

09-06-2007, 05:43 PM	#10
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available Latches on the sdie of the bed are different as well as the trunions. My dad has researched these as wee need a tailgate for our 76, the 73-76 are the same except for the trunion. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

09-07-2007, 09:19 AM	#12
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available I can clearly see the difference in the latch location- which is kind of bizzare because the aftermarket has sold on gate for '73-'80 forever; makes me wonder what people had been doing. I've got a '75 out here in the yard I'll have to look at to see if there are provisions for either latch location

09-07-2007, 09:25 AM	#13
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available I owned a 76 and a 77 years ago. I believe that the white one is the earlier 73-76 and that the green one is the 76 1/2-80. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

09-07-2007, 10:04 AM	#14
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available Ours are like the green one. On our truck ('75) it looks like it had the receiver for that welded on guide and that it simply unbolts. So on the '73-'76 you would have to change the latches to use the later model ones with the guide on them (LMC pn#'s 30-1546, 30-1547 so they are readily available)

09-08-2007, 08:04 AM	#17
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available I say the white one is definately a '73-'76....but I might be wrong...LOL

09-08-2007, 08:09 AM	#18
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available i would really like to know what year the green one is. __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

09-08-2007, 08:43 AM	#19
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available Hey guys, look here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=257351 The white one is definately not a 73...as it is different than my '73 gate...the recessed area is completely different. If we can get a bunch of us to post pics of the gates on our trucks I think we can determine what the differences are between them. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

09-12-2007, 09:21 AM	#20
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: GM licensed gates for '77-'80 now available I have a question. Do you know if GM is planning to license any more parts in the future such as fenders, doors, hoods, bedsides etc.? I'll bet they'd sell lots of them if they decide to license these parts as well as these new tailgates, especially if they are made from the same gauge steel as original, and the fit and finish is as good. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

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