TAIL GATE LATCHES/HINGES ON A 1976

[kfoz]

Were these ever painted from the factory?? IMO my truck has 100% original paint with absolutely no evidence of any accidents, ever.

But, my latches/hinges are painted.

Upon removing them it appears they were painted at the factory.

I bought an NOS set of hinges thinking factory ones were NOT painted.  Looking at the NOS set which was labled 2ND DESIGN,,,  the only difference I see is the leading edge of the catch is much shorter & basically without a curve to it.

Input anyone???

[AZ87V10]

The latches and hinges on my 87 are painted. Although I think they've been replaced.
I know the latches and hinges on my dad's 82 K20 were painted and that truck had original paint. He was also the original owner and bought the truck brand new!

[kfoz]

I thought so!  Well, now I have an extra set, NOS at that! 

[AZ87V10]

I thought so!  Well, now I have an extra set, NOS at that! 

Nice! Good score then! 

[LTZ C20]

Factory hinges and latches were painted, replacement parts, NOS or aftermarket are not.