Question on tailgate molding - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nicks diner · 01-20-2015, 12:41 PM

Actually 2 questions, first do they require drilling holes in the tailgate, and second is there any difference in quality as far as vendors? Thank you I try to search but cannot seem to find any info.

KMC3420 · 01-20-2015, 01:12 PM

Yes, holes are required, if you going with original trim. I would suggest Mar-K, they have great fit USA made trim. Picture of gate that was for sale on the parts board.

russgoodman · 01-20-2015, 01:14 PM

Yes they do have holes drilled for the molding clips. My truck is a no trim factory truck but the tailgate I have off a 68 has the holes for the molding, I will throw a pic up for you to get an idea. As far as the molding itself, Mar-K in Oklahoma City has the best, and its American made.

Edit - kinda hard to see in the pic, but it only had the upper molding and the holes are basically even with the top edge of the tailgate handle.

Rocket3 · 01-20-2015, 01:46 PM

The factory assembly manual has good diagrams for layout of various holes/sizes.

nicks diner · 01-20-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by russgoodman

Yes they do have holes drilled for the molding clips. My truck is a no trim factory truck but the tailgate I have off a 68 has the holes for the molding, I will throw a pic up for you to get an idea. As far as the molding itself, Mar-K in Oklahoma City has the best, and its American made.

Edit - kinda hard to see in the pic, but it only had the upper molding and the holes are basically even with the top edge of the tailgate handle.

Ty,I do see the 8 holes on the tailgate across the handle, so basically drill and the clips snap in?
Sorry bout the ignorance but I do like the look and the Mark k look real nice.

01-20-2015, 12:41 PM	#1
nicks diner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orlando fl Posts: 106	Question on tailgate molding Actually 2 questions, first do they require drilling holes in the tailgate, and second is there any difference in quality as far as vendors? Thank you I try to search but cannot seem to find any info.

01-20-2015, 01:12 PM	#2
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,069	Re: Question on tailgate molding Yes, holes are required, if you going with original trim. I would suggest Mar-K, they have great fit USA made trim. Picture of gate that was for sale on the parts board. Attached Images __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green Last edited by KMC3420; 01-20-2015 at 01:19 PM.

01-20-2015, 01:14 PM	#3
russgoodman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cache, OK Posts: 458	Re: Question on tailgate molding Yes they do have holes drilled for the molding clips. My truck is a no trim factory truck but the tailgate I have off a 68 has the holes for the molding, I will throw a pic up for you to get an idea. As far as the molding itself, Mar-K in Oklahoma City has the best, and its American made. Edit - kinda hard to see in the pic, but it only had the upper molding and the holes are basically even with the top edge of the tailgate handle. Attached Images __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB Fleet - Build thread > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=593554 2008 GMC Sierra Denali - 6.2L AWD - my daily 2011 Ford Flex Limited - Ecoboost AWD - wife's daily 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T - 63K miles - Strip/Street car 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe - 289, c4, 53K miles

01-20-2015, 01:46 PM	#4
Rocket3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Paducah,KY Posts: 65	Re: Question on tailgate molding The factory assembly manual has good diagrams for layout of various holes/sizes. __________________ David



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