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Dannyego · 11-03-2014, 07:22 PM

Any idea where I can get a cheap fleetside tailgate for my 64? I can find good deals on stepside, I have been scouring craigslist and ebay. only a couple of used ones pop up and they are tons of money or pickup only.

**Clyde65** · 11-03-2014, 08:39 PM

They are for 58-66 only.

No such thing as a cheap straight ( Or even close to) original Fleetside tailgate.

I am going with one from Mar-K, they are as close to perfect as I can get AND, I dont have to do any body work on the fool thing!

NEWFISHER · 11-03-2014, 09:32 PM

Mar-K is the only way to go. It fits, you prime it and paint it. When you add up all of the time to body work a Chinese knock off , weld material to one side to get it to fit, port-a-power your bed to make it work etc. The Mar-K one is money well spent.

oem4me · 11-03-2014, 09:59 PM

Just looked up Mar-k fleetside tailgates. Actually, I TRIED to look them up, but didn't see any stock fleet gates listed. I did see something listed with a custom "handle and latch", but no stock repro fleet tailgate. Did I miss it?

Dannyego · 11-03-2014, 10:08 PM

I found it on classictruckbeds.com. Looks like the sell for $549. I paid $750 for the truck. I would hate to pay even close to that much for a tailgate.

firemanjimtfd · 11-03-2014, 10:55 PM

All the old used 66 tailgates are all being bought up to be used in wood benches and wall décor around here.

Dannyego · 11-04-2014, 12:22 AM

I have noticed. I tried to buy a guys "rusty gold man cave art". My shed is full of "art" haha

oem4me · 11-04-2014, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannyego

I found it on classictruckbeds.com. Looks like the sell for $549. I paid $750 for the truck. I would hate to pay even close to that much for a tailgate.

Looked there, and same thing. No repro tailgates. what am I missing? Why only a fleetside gate with stepside lettering and custom latch/handle thingy?

LT1 Burb · 11-04-2014, 01:14 AM

Boy did I score a gate that would look good on that truck Bruce.

67swb72klb · 11-04-2014, 01:23 AM

I scored one (a take off) about 20 years ago a neighbor put out in the garbage

oem4me · 11-04-2014, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Boy did I score a gate that would look good on that truck Bruce.

Holy moly, Wow! Yes it would, but I'm leaving mine alone. I say save it for just the right truck.

WhippinSaw · 11-04-2014, 04:24 PM

Did you look in the part section of this forum, this is for a GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=tail+gate

Dannyego · 11-04-2014, 04:28 PM

Will a 59 tailgate fit a 64?

oem4me · 11-04-2014, 06:15 PM

Yes, same.

**MisterC** · 11-04-2014, 06:21 PM

Forum member, Pdxhall, has one he was hoping to trade for an aluminum grille, but he will sell it outright.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639723

gimmy 64 · 11-04-2014, 09:33 PM

i have one good shape but shipping would be the killer.

OldGMJon · 11-05-2014, 02:32 AM

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11-03-2014, 07:22 PM	#1
Dannyego Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Elmhurst, Il Posts: 30	inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? Any idea where I can get a cheap fleetside tailgate for my 64? I can find good deals on stepside, I have been scouring craigslist and ebay. only a couple of used ones pop up and they are tons of money or pickup only.

11-03-2014, 08:39 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? They are for 58-66 only. No such thing as a cheap straight ( Or even close to) original Fleetside tailgate. I am going with one from Mar-K, they are as close to perfect as I can get AND, I dont have to do any body work on the fool thing! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-03-2014, 09:32 PM	#3
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? Mar-K is the only way to go. It fits, you prime it and paint it. When you add up all of the time to body work a Chinese knock off , weld material to one side to get it to fit, port-a-power your bed to make it work etc. The Mar-K one is money well spent. __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

11-03-2014, 09:59 PM	#4
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? Just looked up Mar-k fleetside tailgates. Actually, I TRIED to look them up, but didn't see any stock fleet gates listed. I did see something listed with a custom "handle and latch", but no stock repro fleet tailgate. Did I miss it?

11-03-2014, 10:08 PM	#5
Dannyego Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Elmhurst, Il Posts: 30	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? I found it on classictruckbeds.com. Looks like the sell for $549. I paid $750 for the truck. I would hate to pay even close to that much for a tailgate.

11-03-2014, 10:55 PM	#6
firemanjimtfd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 197	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? All the old used 66 tailgates are all being bought up to be used in wood benches and wall décor around here.

11-04-2014, 12:22 AM	#7
Dannyego Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Elmhurst, Il Posts: 30	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? I have noticed. I tried to buy a guys "rusty gold man cave art". My shed is full of "art" haha

11-04-2014, 01:14 AM	#9
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? Boy did I score a gate that would look good on that truck Bruce. Attached Images

11-04-2014, 01:23 AM	#10
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? I scored one (a take off) about 20 years ago a neighbor put out in the garbage __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

11-04-2014, 04:24 PM	#12
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? Did you look in the part section of this forum, this is for a GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=tail+gate __________________ 1963 Fleet Side cab, Converted Fleet Side Barden bumper, Step Side in the middle.

11-04-2014, 04:28 PM	#13
Dannyego Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Elmhurst, Il Posts: 30	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? Will a 59 tailgate fit a 64?

11-04-2014, 06:15 PM	#14
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? Yes, same.

11-04-2014, 06:21 PM	#15
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? Forum member, Pdxhall, has one he was hoping to trade for an aluminum grille, but he will sell it outright. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639723 __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

11-04-2014, 09:33 PM	#16
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? i have one good shape but shipping would be the killer.

11-05-2014, 02:32 AM	#17
OldGMJon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Albion, Ca. Posts: 414	Re: inexpensive fleetside repop tailgates? Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by chevy_mike; 11-05-2014 at 11:29 AM.



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