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Old 08-06-2017, 04:57 PM   #1
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1988 K5 blazer lower tailgate repair panel

Does anyone produce a lower patch panel for a K5 blazer tailgate?
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Old 08-23-2017, 08:42 AM   #2
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Re: 1988 K5 blazer lower tailgate repair panel

Don't think so. I had the same problem while restoring my '74. Wound up with 3 wreaking yard tailgates and patched the best one with parts and patch panels cut from the others.
Hard finding a nice one that isn't cracked or rusted out.....
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Old 08-23-2017, 09:38 AM   #3
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Re: 1988 K5 blazer lower tailgate repair panel

Yea, just start combing craigslist for a used, clean one. Best way to do it. You could buy one from LMC but I would assume that's pretty expensive and not OEM.
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Old 08-30-2017, 12:14 AM   #4
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Re: 1988 K5 blazer lower tailgate repair panel

Every used tailgate I find has the same rust problem. Still looking,
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Old 09-03-2017, 08:19 AM   #5
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Re: 1988 K5 blazer lower tailgate repair panel

Found a good solid tailgate, dented in the top. Able to get the repair panel needed.
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