N.O.S. gate verification...

[Lee H]

Number on my 72 gate. As mentioned above most of my sheet metal is stamped. And a stamp on an inner fender as an example.

[litew8]

[special-K]

Never took notice of these stamps with all the sheet metal I've stripped and N.O.S. parts I've had. Good to know now that repro has been around a while. I've been able to tell with my naked eye so far,but some parts have gotten very close. The glossier EDP coating is a good give away. In the '80s anything GM sold was original parts (N.O.S.). Repro came later.

[70STOVEBOLT]

I have a gate that I bought at a local antiques store that supposedly was taken off in favor a of a drop-in camper when the truck was new. It is immaculate and has the numbers stamped in it as well. It has the woodgrain band and trim. I did not weigh it, but I carried it a couple blocks to the car and it was pretty heavy, 65-70 lbs I would guess. I just recently bought some NOS sheetmetal, I will check it out and see if there are stamped number in the pieces.

[sduckworth13]

Here is a "NOS" tailgate for sale on craigslist right now in Bixby, Ok. Maybe these pictures will help
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/4333910626.html

[72MARIO]

My NOS gate had the sticker under the tailgate handle.

[litew8]

Passenger fender. Two different styles of 3, cool



Side edge of Hood

[too much stuff]

Originally Posted by special-K

Never took notice of these stamps with all the sheet metal I've stripped and N.O.S. parts I've had. Good to know now that repro has been around a while. I've been able to tell with my naked eye so far,but some parts have gotten very close. The glossier EDP coating is a good give away. In the '80s anything GM sold was original parts (N.O.S.). Repro came later.

I don't see any numbers stamped on anything but i haven't spent a ton of time looking. If the time comes to use it and it fits good, i will be happy. As far as the coatings go, here is my new fender. I am not going to argue if it is new or NOS. It is GM and the finish looks about the same. I have some pieces out of the 70s with the duller finish.

Maybe i should ask the question if this is a GM gate instead of NOS? I could still be convinced either way.

[litew8]

A NOS (genuine GM) pass. fender should have the marker light cut-out crooked (at an angle).

[litew8]

Maybe the question should be "is this genuine GM?".
I'd guess and say they only stamped metal during production (on the line) 67-72, and not thereafter.
It was probably a way for them to identify the parts during the assembly of the truck, per truck. idk

If your truck pieces have stamps - it'd suggest the pieces are original, from an assembled 67-72 truck.
If no stamps, the piece didn't come from an assembled 67-72 truck and was made sometime after.
I'm strictly speaking of genuine GM pieces only.

[Hart_Rod]

I think the stamps were part of the manufacturing process. Just weighed mine, 50.8 lbs.

[too much stuff]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I think the stamps were part of the manufacturing process. Just weighed mine, 50.8 lbs.

Thanks for checking. Mine comes in at 49.15 lbs

[litew8]

The difference in weight could be due to one being painted (Hart_Rod's), and yours only e-coated? I'd guess and say it is genuine GM forged (die-stamped/metal gauge) minus the repro sticker.

[70STOVEBOLT]

My take-off gate weighs 56 lbs with wood grain band and upper trim.

[litew8]

Also too_much, it doesn't look like you have the gate's guts in there either. Are these wiehgts somewhat similar, are they empty gates (no guts)? Mine is sitting with primer only, no guts. I could weigh it if I get the chance.

[70STOVEBOLT]

Mine has the guts.

[BrianG]

a half pound difference could just be your scales.

[litew8]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I think the stamps were part of the manufacturing process. Just weighed mine, 50.8 lbs.

I'd agree, but during the manufacturing back in 67-72 when the pieces were going straight to the plants for assembly.

[litew8]

Originally Posted by BrianG

a half pound difference could just be your scales.

That could be too, but two latches, the handle and bolts all could add up some. Those latches are hefty little guys.