tailgate order did not go well... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kxnomore · 04-29-2007, 09:41 PM

Just got my brand new tailgate from Classic Parts today. What a bummer.

First the tailgate had a nice golf ball sized dent in it.

The pics will tell a thousand words.

Then it didn't even fit, AT ALL!!!

The hinge holes were too small. They wouldn't even come close to fitting over my original hinges. The tailgate hinge receptor diameters measure at 1 3/8", and my hinges (factory?) measure at exactly 1 1/2" outside diameter. I really believe I have the correct hinges as my old gate fit great, but you never know, I guess. This was a tri plus blank fleetside tailgate by the way.

Where can I get a real tailgate (or hinges)?

dirtball · 04-29-2007, 09:44 PM

That is unacceptable. I would be contacting the vendor first thing in the morning. Bummer dude

72armyswbtruck · 04-29-2007, 09:45 PM

Bummer Dude

*rage'nrat638* · 04-29-2007, 09:47 PM

yup i had three shipped to me before i got one not damaged

the last one was drop shipped from the factory.

mine fit ok

mine was a goodmark

19673ontree · 04-29-2007, 10:14 PM

I don't want to talk about these tailgate's right now ! (LOL)
and yes I bought one , no I don't like it ,
the tailgate will be the worst peice or body part on my truck when done , I'd fix my original one if it was better but it's beat

Stoney · 04-29-2007, 10:21 PM

I had the same problem from LMC. I got two damaged. They let me keep both for free. I finally got one at a swap meet after searching and searching. I paid half of what a new one costs and it was almost perfect. Keep looking for a original one they come up. May take 10 months but hay....

msgross · 04-29-2007, 10:24 PM

well, that sucks... Nice originals go for about $250+ on here. Subscribe to the board and post a WTB ad (Want to Buy).

DUD2STUD · 04-29-2007, 10:36 PM

When I got my tailgate it had a hole in it ups sucks

corn · 04-29-2007, 11:39 PM

If I ordered a new gate & it showed like that Id be more than a little upset. Give them a call or email with a pic of the damage & see what they will do to help...

Joe67 · 04-30-2007, 10:00 AM

I agree - contact the seller.

Goodmark == TriPlus

Psycho71 · 04-30-2007, 11:25 AM

I picked one up at the Pate Swap meet saturday. It has a ding in the top rail and was discounted to reflect that. I enjoyed saving about $75, and will address the ding with some mods I'm doing anyway. Glad I didn't mail order mine, after reading all the horror stories on here.

Jay

glock35ipsc · 04-30-2007, 12:34 PM

I got a Goodmark/Tri-Plus a few years ago. It arrived in good condition, but the plain gates (no letters) are junk. I swear they are thinner than those with the stamped letters. Mine fits so-so, but the first time I went to open it after installing to check fit, it creased where I put my thumb to open the latch. I'm still looking for a good OEM gate.

kxnomore · 04-30-2007, 01:04 PM

Thanks for the sympathy. So I called Classic Parts and they are sending me another tailgate. I asked if it would come in a better box, and they said that they always ship the tailgates the same way, just wrapped in cardboard. She said the steel is so thick that they never have this problem. Yeah, right...

But I'm happy that they're sending me a new one, and not disputing it. They asked also that I leave the bad tailgate in it's original box on my porch, and they would send UPS to pick it up. That part's cool. I would have hated to deal with it anymore than that.

If the next one comes out bad, I'm going to freak out though.

By the way, if anyone could measure the outside diameter of their hinge that bolts to the bed, I would appreciate it. I'm a little concerned I may not have the right hinges, as this tailgate didn't fit over them.
Thanks in advance.

glock35ipsc · 04-30-2007, 02:28 PM

If I remember right, my Goodmark gate came in a super thick cardboard box, but had some wood bracing inside. Something like 1x1's or 2x2's.

Psycho71 · 04-30-2007, 04:26 PM

Mine are 1 9/16" OD. And mine do fit the tailgate I just picked up Saturday. I ran out to the shop and checked after reading your post earlier.

harleyx2 · 04-30-2007, 05:30 PM

how about other goodmark sheetmetal? doors and bedsides and rockers. do they fit good?

kxnomore · 04-30-2007, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho71

Mine are 1 9/16" OD. And mine do fit the tailgate I just picked up Saturday. I ran out to the shop and checked after reading your post earlier.

Thanks Psycho,
That's close to what I measured mine at. The bad part is the inside diameter of the hinge receptors for this tailgate was only 1 3/8". They won't slide over my hinges. I wonder if this is part of a bad batch, or is just plain the wrong gate???

Anybody received a blank fleetside tailgate lately? How did the hinges fit?

And Glock- this Classic Parts tailgate did have a 2 X 2 strip on the top and bottom that seemed to strengthen the box pretty well.

04-29-2007, 09:41 PM	#1
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	tailgate order did not go well... Just got my brand new tailgate from Classic Parts today. What a bummer. First the tailgate had a nice golf ball sized dent in it. The pics will tell a thousand words. Then it didn't even fit, AT ALL!!! The hinge holes were too small. They wouldn't even come close to fitting over my original hinges. The tailgate hinge receptor diameters measure at 1 3/8", and my hinges (factory?) measure at exactly 1 1/2" outside diameter. I really believe I have the correct hinges as my old gate fit great, but you never know, I guess. This was a tri plus blank fleetside tailgate by the way. Where can I get a real tailgate (or hinges)? Attached Images

04-29-2007, 09:44 PM	#2
dirtball Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	Re: tailgate order did not go well... That is unacceptable. I would be contacting the vendor first thing in the morning. Bummer dude

04-29-2007, 09:45 PM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: tailgate order did not go well... Bummer Dude __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-29-2007, 09:47 PM	#4
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: tailgate order did not go well... yup i had three shipped to me before i got one not damaged the last one was drop shipped from the factory. mine fit ok mine was a goodmark Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 06:53 AM.

04-29-2007, 10:14 PM	#5
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: tailgate order did not go well... I don't want to talk about these tailgate's right now ! (LOL) and yes I bought one , no I don't like it , the tailgate will be the worst peice or body part on my truck when done , I'd fix my original one if it was better but it's beat __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

04-29-2007, 10:21 PM	#6
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: tailgate order did not go well... I had the same problem from LMC. I got two damaged. They let me keep both for free. I finally got one at a swap meet after searching and searching. I paid half of what a new one costs and it was almost perfect. Keep looking for a original one they come up. May take 10 months but hay.... __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

04-29-2007, 10:24 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: tailgate order did not go well... well, that sucks... Nice originals go for about $250+ on here. Subscribe to the board and post a WTB ad (Want to Buy). __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 04-29-2007 at 10:24 PM.

04-29-2007, 10:36 PM	#8
DUD2STUD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rohnert park, CA Posts: 139	Re: tailgate order did not go well... When I got my tailgate it had a hole in it ups sucks

04-29-2007, 11:39 PM	#9
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: tailgate order did not go well... If I ordered a new gate & it showed like that Id be more than a little upset. Give them a call or email with a pic of the damage & see what they will do to help...

04-30-2007, 10:00 AM	#10
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: tailgate order did not go well... I agree - contact the seller. Goodmark == TriPlus __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

04-30-2007, 11:25 AM	#11
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: tailgate order did not go well... I picked one up at the Pate Swap meet saturday. It has a ding in the top rail and was discounted to reflect that. I enjoyed saving about $75, and will address the ding with some mods I'm doing anyway. Glad I didn't mail order mine, after reading all the horror stories on here. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

04-30-2007, 12:34 PM	#12
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: tailgate order did not go well... I got a Goodmark/Tri-Plus a few years ago. It arrived in good condition, but the plain gates (no letters) are junk. I swear they are thinner than those with the stamped letters. Mine fits so-so, but the first time I went to open it after installing to check fit, it creased where I put my thumb to open the latch. I'm still looking for a good OEM gate. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-30-2007, 01:04 PM	#13
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: tailgate order did not go well... Thanks for the sympathy. So I called Classic Parts and they are sending me another tailgate. I asked if it would come in a better box, and they said that they always ship the tailgates the same way, just wrapped in cardboard. She said the steel is so thick that they never have this problem. Yeah, right... But I'm happy that they're sending me a new one, and not disputing it. They asked also that I leave the bad tailgate in it's original box on my porch, and they would send UPS to pick it up. That part's cool. I would have hated to deal with it anymore than that. If the next one comes out bad, I'm going to freak out though. By the way, if anyone could measure the outside diameter of their hinge that bolts to the bed, I would appreciate it. I'm a little concerned I may not have the right hinges, as this tailgate didn't fit over them. Thanks in advance.

04-30-2007, 02:28 PM	#14
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: tailgate order did not go well... If I remember right, my Goodmark gate came in a super thick cardboard box, but had some wood bracing inside. Something like 1x1's or 2x2's. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-30-2007, 04:26 PM	#15
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: tailgate order did not go well... Mine are 1 9/16" OD. And mine do fit the tailgate I just picked up Saturday. I ran out to the shop and checked after reading your post earlier. __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!



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harleyx2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: canton ga Posts: 49	Re: tailgate order did not go well... how about other goodmark sheetmetal? doors and bedsides and rockers. do they fit good?

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