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txtj79
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Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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October 07, 2008, 08:59:32 PM »
I have a 76 C-10 and I need a tailgate. Found one on craigslist for an 82. Will it fit? Is the latch system and mounting the same?
Thanks,
T.J.
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zieg85
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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October 07, 2008, 09:13:48 PM »
the latch is slightly different I believe.
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Carl
1985 C20 Scottsdale 7.4L 4 speed 3.21
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ccz145a
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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October 07, 2008, 10:56:01 PM »
trunions are different, too. good news is the right ones will bolt on. pretty sure the latch will work, but you need to bolt on '82 drop bars.
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VileZambonie
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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October 07, 2008, 10:56:38 PM »
The tailgate is different but will fit with modification. you will need to change the hinges and some shimming may be required to make the body lines match.
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80stepsideguy
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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October 08, 2008, 02:52:38 AM »
With the world of modifications and customization go for it man the cheaper the better.
thanks
pat
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txtj79
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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October 08, 2008, 04:49:21 PM »
So, if I have my original tailgate from my 76 (damaged), can I use the parts from it to make the 82 fit?
Thanks for all the responses....
-T.J.
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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October 08, 2008, 05:02:56 PM »
Yes.
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kcwis
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck??? 76 tailgate not available
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April 13, 2017, 02:45:28 PM »
We have a 76 gmc c15 1'2 ton 2wd without a tailgate and have a newer tailgate we'd like to use,It has the guide attached to the latch, does anyone have a picture of what is needed to convert it?
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zieg85
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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April 13, 2017, 03:04:51 PM »
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=6065.0
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Carl
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kcwis
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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April 13, 2017, 04:05:35 PM »
Thanks for the tailgate pics, can I get some pics of whats needed on the bed?
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VileZambonie
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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April 13, 2017, 06:21:16 PM »
You say you have a newer tailgate, what year gate is it? You need the trunions and hinges for 81-87 if it is that style gate.
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kcwis
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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April 13, 2017, 09:52:37 PM »
I think late 70's it has the guide as part of the latch.
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VileZambonie
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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April 14, 2017, 07:36:28 AM »
Post pics
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kcwis
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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April 26, 2017, 03:42:19 PM »
Sorry can't post pics but did get tailgate to fit except needs to be raised to meet sides,adjusted trunnion as hi as it will go,do we need to re-drill mounting holes?
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VileZambonie
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Re: Will a '82 tailgate fit a '76 truck???
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April 26, 2017, 07:19:30 PM »
Not enough info. What did you do, did you replace the hinges and trunions for an 81- up gate? Why can't you post pics?
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