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**DA68** · 09-29-2015, 02:14 PM

Just picked these up from a guy whose Father did reefer box conversions, back in the 60's and early 70's. Both have been in rafters for the last 40+ years. Not a ding or dent on either one and arrow straight, top to bottom. Both have some scuffs and light scratches from being moved around through the years. The factory paint is rather thin, so I've only used Carnuba wax to clean them up. I'm sure a mild polish and a buffer will bring both around, except where paint has wore through to factory priner. Gates are complete with latch and mechanisms. I'm asking $800 a piece, plus the cost of shipping. Shipping in thick cardboard boxes is typically around $80 in the US. My zip is 44011 and I'm West of Cleveland, by 30 min.

MY67GMC · 09-29-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DA68

Just picked these up from a guy whose Father did reefer box conversions, back in the 60's and early 70's. Both have been in rafters for the last 40+ years. Not a ding or dent on either one and arrow straight, top to bottom. Both have some scuffs and light scratches from being moved around through the years. The factory paint is rather thin, so I've only used Carnuba wax to clean them up. I'm sure a mild polish and a buffer will bring both around, except where paint has wore through to factory priner. Gates are complete with latch and mechanisms. I'm asking $800 a piece, plus the cost of shipping. Shipping in thick cardboard boxes is typically around $80 in the US. My zip is 44011 and I'm West of Cleveland, by 30 min.

Nice find!

**DA68** · 09-29-2015, 02:15 PM

Additional pictures of gates

**lolife99** · 09-29-2015, 03:43 PM

You should ship those in wooden crates.
Way too nice to be damaged by the shipper.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-29-2015, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

You should ship those in wooden crates.
Way too nice to be damaged by the shipper.

Defiinitely!! I had a gate shipped from Alabama a couple years ago and UPS destroyed it. Don't know about Greyhound, but I would not take a chance on
it. GLWS and very nice gates!

**BIG ORANGE** · 09-29-2015, 04:26 PM

Those are way nice,,,,, congrats on the find and rescue.....
Good luck with the sale also, those will make someone proud!
Donnie

**4X4GMC1972** · 09-29-2015, 04:51 PM

I would be interested in one if it can be shipped in a wooden crate. Thanks, Todd

**DA68** · 09-30-2015, 07:46 AM

Thanks for the good words and advice, guys. Yeah, they were a great find. For those who are interested, I'll crate them and work with you on the shipping, but know that it will be over $125/each. First "I'll take it", gets them.

rharp · 09-30-2015, 11:35 AM

Awesome find!

**CC69Rat** · 09-30-2015, 04:06 PM

Nothing like an original GM gate ! Nice find for sure. Worth every dime.

**4X4GMC1972** · 09-30-2015, 05:53 PM

Can you quote me the shipping cost to 75227 commercial? Thanks, Todd

**PDXk5** · 10-01-2015, 02:12 AM

I'll take the orange one shipped in a wood crate to 97217. Looks like it matches my rig !

PM me so we can work out shipping arrangements.

**DANTIP** · 10-01-2015, 06:18 AM

I'll take the white one.

Dan

**DA68** · 10-01-2015, 07:25 AM

White gate sold to DANTIP - pending payment. I'll PM you.

PDXk5 - I think the gate is Red, not Orange. Don't want to see you disappointed if it doesn't match your truck. Let me know your thoughts.

67kid · 10-01-2015, 09:42 AM

is the red one available?

**DA68** · 10-01-2015, 10:49 AM

PDXk5 has first dibs, until he gets back to me on the color issue.

jasonvw · 10-01-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DA68

PDXk5 has first dibs, until he gets back to me on the color issue.

Put me in line on that Red gate if these guys pass.

**DA68** · 10-01-2015, 07:07 PM

Still waiting to hear back from PDXk5.

**PDXk5** · 10-01-2015, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DA68

Still waiting to hear back from PDXk5.

Sorry to hold things up guys. I just got off work. I will PASS as I was looking for an original orange tail gate. I will let this go to the next party.

**DA68** · 10-02-2015, 07:55 AM

PDXk5 has passed, so 67kid is next in line with jasonvw to follow. I'd like to see an "I'll take it" before the weekend.

**4X4GMC1972** · 10-02-2015, 09:59 AM

Post #11?

67kid · 10-02-2015, 11:04 AM

I will take it if it can be shipped undamaged

**DA68** · 10-05-2015, 09:45 AM

Both tailgates sold.

09-29-2015, 02:15 PM	#3
DA68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 967	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates Additional pictures of gates Attached Images

09-29-2015, 03:43 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,704	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates You should ship those in wooden crates. Way too nice to be damaged by the shipper. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-29-2015, 04:26 PM	#6
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates Those are way nice,,,,, congrats on the find and rescue..... Good luck with the sale also, those will make someone proud! Donnie __________________ Things happen for a reason!

09-29-2015, 04:51 PM	#7
4X4GMC1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 506	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates I would be interested in one if it can be shipped in a wooden crate. Thanks, Todd __________________ 1978 Dodge Omni

09-30-2015, 07:46 AM	#8
DA68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 967	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates Thanks for the good words and advice, guys. Yeah, they were a great find. For those who are interested, I'll crate them and work with you on the shipping, but know that it will be over $125/each. First "I'll take it", gets them.

09-29-2015, 02:14 PM	#1
DA68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 967	Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates Just picked these up from a guy whose Father did reefer box conversions, back in the 60's and early 70's. Both have been in rafters for the last 40+ years. Not a ding or dent on either one and arrow straight, top to bottom. Both have some scuffs and light scratches from being moved around through the years. The factory paint is rather thin, so I've only used Carnuba wax to clean them up. I'm sure a mild polish and a buffer will bring both around, except where paint has wore through to factory priner. Gates are complete with latch and mechanisms. I'm asking $800 a piece, plus the cost of shipping. Shipping in thick cardboard boxes is typically around $80 in the US. My zip is 44011 and I'm West of Cleveland, by 30 min. Attached Images

09-30-2015, 11:35 AM	#9
rharp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 106	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates Awesome find! __________________ 1969 Chevy CST/10 396, PS, PB, A/C

09-30-2015, 04:06 PM	#10
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,216	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates Nothing like an original GM gate ! Nice find for sure. Worth every dime. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-30-2015, 05:53 PM	#11
4X4GMC1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 506	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates Can you quote me the shipping cost to 75227 commercial? Thanks, Todd __________________ 1978 Dodge Omni

10-01-2015, 02:12 AM	#12
PDXk5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 941	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates I'll take the orange one shipped in a wood crate to 97217. Looks like it matches my rig ! PM me so we can work out shipping arrangements.

10-01-2015, 06:18 AM	#13
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,890	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates I'll take the white one. Dan

10-01-2015, 07:25 AM	#14
DA68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 967	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates White gate sold to DANTIP - pending payment. I'll PM you. PDXk5 - I think the gate is Red, not Orange. Don't want to see you disappointed if it doesn't match your truck. Let me know your thoughts.

10-01-2015, 09:42 AM	#15
67kid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mesa,Az. Posts: 535	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates is the red one available?

10-01-2015, 10:49 AM	#16
DA68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 967	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates PDXk5 has first dibs, until he gets back to me on the color issue.

10-01-2015, 07:07 PM	#18
DA68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 967	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates Still waiting to hear back from PDXk5.



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10-02-2015, 07:55 AM	#20
DA68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 967	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates PDXk5 has passed, so 67kid is next in line with jasonvw to follow. I'd like to see an "I'll take it" before the weekend.

10-02-2015, 09:59 AM	#21
4X4GMC1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 506	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates Post #11? __________________ 1978 Dodge Omni

10-02-2015, 11:04 AM	#22
67kid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mesa,Az. Posts: 535	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates I will take it if it can be shipped undamaged

10-05-2015, 09:45 AM	#23
DA68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 967	Re: Two Factory Take-Off Tailgates Both tailgates sold.

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