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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Armor on January 20, 2010, 06:49:19 am

Title: Tailgate Trim Panel
Post by: Armor on January 20, 2010, 06:49:19 am

i have an older tailgate that has the letters for chevrolet across the center not in the corner. I have the opportunity to purchase the filler piece from the newer trucks that is the same height as the taillights, and was wondering if it would fit or is the tailgate different. If it will whats a good price for it? the guy is parting out the truck and wants an offer.

thanks
morgan

Title: Re: Tailgate Trim Panel
Post by: Armor on January 21, 2010, 08:35:12 am

this is my current tailgate

(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu103/armor64/2010/p_00066.jpg)

and this is the trim piece with Chevrolet in the corner i really like and can get for a good price

(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu103/armor64/2010/4928d8e_19.jpg)

Title: Re: Tailgate Trim Panel
Post by: VileZambonie on January 21, 2010, 12:41:46 pm

I would leave the lettering and not ruin the gate.

Title: Re: Tailgate Trim Panel
Post by: jaredts on January 21, 2010, 12:44:14 pm

Sorry I can't answer your question, but I kind of like the "old school" stamped letters too.  What you've got looks good on your truck.  Good luck with it, though.

Title: Re: Tailgate Trim Panel
Post by: Captkaos on January 21, 2010, 03:42:09 pm

To mount it you must drill holes in the current gate to bolt it up, through both walls.

Title: Re: Tailgate Trim Panel
Post by: Armor on January 21, 2010, 04:44:20 pm

well i went to look at it and after holding it up to the truck the seller said also that the truck looks better without it too. oh well it was worth a shot.