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05-28-2007, 01:11 PM
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Will a 81 thru 87 tailgate fit a 79 ?
Will a 81 thru 87 tailgate fit a 79 ?
If not can you tell me the fitment differences? Thank You, Bob |
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05-28-2007, 01:48 PM
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Dark Heart Motorsports
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Re: Will a 81 thru 87 tailgate fit a 79 ?
yes, it will directly replace that of a 79...
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05-28-2007, 02:22 PM
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Re: Will a 81 thru 87 tailgate fit a 79 ?
Actually, I think the latches that connect to the bed are in different locations. I can get you a couple pics of some different 73-80 'gates if it helps.
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05-28-2007, 02:26 PM
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Re: Will a 81 thru 87 tailgate fit a 79 ?
The gate should fit but you will probably need the rubber bump stops , complete latches , and I think the mounts are a different size . The mounts being the lower attachment point that the gate swings on . Frank
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05-28-2007, 05:07 PM
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Re: Will a 81 thru 87 tailgate fit a 79 ?
Thanks for the replies.
So if I transfered all the parts from my 79 gate to the other gate, it would fit???? Here is the background. I have a gate that has CHEVROLET stamped in it but my truck is a GMC. I have not been able to find a tailgate band in decent shape with the GMC emblem but I did find a newer gate with GMC stamped in it. This is why I am trying to see if it will fit with minor or no modification. Thanks, Bob |
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05-28-2007, 09:25 PM
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It'd be alot cooler if you did
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Re: Will a 81 thru 87 tailgate fit a 79 ?
If you're going to off the chevy gate let me know!
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05-29-2007, 12:05 AM
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Re: Will a 81 thru 87 tailgate fit a 79 ?
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