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Offline gto109

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tailgate center
« on: November 11, 2011, 07:05:12 pm »
what years did that shiny piece come on the tailgate that had Chevrolet on it.  i would like to find one but i have no clue what its called or where to look.  also would it be hard to install on my truck that never came with it.  I've only seen one on a truck around here and it was on my brothers 79 Cheyenne.
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Offline Captkaos

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Re: tailgate center
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2011, 08:31:45 pm »
It's a tailgate band.  They came optional on all years.  There are 2 versions for trucks; 73-80 and 81-87.
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Offline gto109

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Re: tailgate center
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2011, 08:32:45 pm »
can you get them Chris?
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Re: tailgate center
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2011, 10:48:27 am »
Only used and I dont have any.
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Offline y2k_harley

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Re: tailgate center
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2011, 06:07:09 pm »
I've got one from a GMC,  the only difference is that the emblem is on the opposite side.
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Offline gto109

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Re: tailgate center
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2011, 06:19:50 pm »
A buddy of mine is going to give me one off his GMC Jimmy that he is parting out if i can't find a Chevy one.
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Offline Elpresidente

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Re: tailgate center
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2011, 07:07:46 pm »
If your truck never had one originally you just have to drill 4 holes through the tailgate for the bolts.
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Offline Skunksmash

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Re: tailgate center
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2011, 03:48:27 am »
They're expensive as all get out in my experience. The price has prompted me to just restore mine instead of just getting a new one.
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Offline Elpresidente

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Re: tailgate center
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2011, 01:00:41 pm »
How much are they worth in decent/good condition?
 I bought an 81 - 87 style Chevrolet panel for $100, but do the 73 - 80 style go for more since they are harder to find?
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Re: tailgate center
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2011, 01:22:42 pm »
New ones can be had for about $240 on some sites. But I personally have never seen one in the junkyard worth buying. All the junkyards near me would want to sell you the whole tailgate. I'd guess $100 or more.
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