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**richard2717** · 02-07-2018, 06:09 PM

I just wish they would come back out with a plain jane work truck that was affordable.

**special-K** · 02-07-2018, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

I just wish they would come back out with a plain jane work truck that was affordable.

Oh shut up. I'm gettin' tired of you blue collar types whining about wanting a truck you can make money out of like the old days. If you don't have $37 grand or more laying around get a loan! They give you enough time to pay it off before before it has 200,000 miles on it after all. It costs a little extra, but what the heck. Just work more hours! If none of that works for you, buy a 10 or so year old truck for tens of thousands less and get the other half of it's life out of it. You can wait another ten years for your two piece swinging tailgate can't you? Ole

harpo231 · 02-07-2018, 08:22 PM

**richard2717** · 02-07-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Oh shut up. I'm gettin' tired of you blue collar types whining about wanting a truck you can make money out of like the old days. If you don't have $37 grand or more laying around get a loan! They give you enough time to pay it off before before it has 200,000 miles on it after all. It costs a little extra, but what the heck. Just work more hours! If none of that works for you, buy a 10 or so year old truck for tens of thousands less and get the other half of it's life out of it. You can wait another ten years for your two piece swinging tailgate can't you? Ole

nothing like a blue collar truck at white collar prices.

**special-K** · 02-07-2018, 11:53 PM

Gettin' to building them for white collars these days it seems.

CG · 02-07-2018, 11:59 PM

I tried to open the link yesterday after you posted and no luck, wont open today either. So I have no idea what anyone is talking about, but I agree!

**Stocker** · 02-08-2018, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

I tried to open the link yesterday after you posted and no luck, wont open today either. So I have no idea what anyone is talking about, but I agree!

Now that's what I call team spirit -- attaboy, Mark!

BTW it opens fine for me on Firefox....

**special-K** · 02-08-2018, 07:00 AM

Here she is. I wouldn't want to miss your "honest" impressions, CG:
Name: Ram-1500-Spied-Tailgate-.jpg
Views: 222
Size: 52.1 KB

Hopefully this is just an option for those who drive trucks as a car with an oversize trunk with no lid...until they buy a hard cover. I must admit, I'm diggin' on that gnarly window graphic. And this is a great idea for trucks with rusted out drip rail/header panels.

CG · 02-08-2018, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the picture. I think its like anything else today. Change for the sake of change. Designers giving us stuff we don't want or need because they still need to be relevant. Just look at a simple web browser. We used to be able to use them as a work horse, but now they need to give us more. Because you looked at this check this. Here is what is popping now. I did the latest update on firefox and it drove me bonkers. Had to scour the web to find an old version to download.

I guess Id actually have to see the tailgate in person to see what it actually does before I go bonkers on it. Maybe Im all wet and the designers did a cool thing ... I doubt it =)

And I wonder if they will offer the spy photo deterrents as optional paint guards heh.

**Grumpy old man** · 02-08-2018, 09:01 AM

The body lines are off already what's it going to look like after your kids sit/lean all over it for a couple years ?

Deer_hunter_088 · 02-08-2018, 10:09 AM

The only thing i could see use for is hauling long skinny stuff, i.e. lumber or a dirtbike and instead of lowering the whole gate you lower half. that way you can throw tools in the other half and divide it with dividers, but i agree, not a smart option

harpo231 · 02-08-2018, 12:44 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/11/...tradition.html

Article on tailgate

**paul blair** · 02-08-2018, 02:02 PM

harpo231, Your expression says it all. Funny and to the point!

**Stocker** · 02-08-2018, 02:42 PM

Quoted from comments about the above linked article:

"The other news for Dodge Ram is the heated tailgate. So your hands won't get too cold in the winter when you are pushing it."

67ChevyRedneck · 03-03-2018, 01:05 PM

If you thought this tailgate was nuts, check out the 2019 GMC tailgate!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvaXZTK9eFc

I wonder who will be the first guy to drop the "step" part down and smash it on the hitch they forgot was there?

**mongocanfly** · 03-03-2018, 01:09 PM

I saw that funky gmc tailgate....id have to pass on that...hopefully that will be a option and you can get a normal tailgate....

RedBed · 03-03-2018, 03:24 PM

Remember when Ford was so thrilled to announce this tailgate step-up? It made me laugh.

Makes it easier to climb into the bed if you're wearing high heels I guess.

harpo231 · 03-03-2018, 05:01 PM

I never climb in my heels !!

67ChevyRedneck · 03-03-2018, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I saw that funky gmc tailgate....id have to pass on that...hopefully that will be a option and you can get a normal tailgate....

Probably not

And the GMC is SOOOOOOOOOOO much better looking than the Silverado this time around.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-03-2018, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RedBed

Remember when Ford was so thrilled to announce this tailgate step-up? It made me laugh.

Makes it easier to climb into the bed if you're wearing high heels I guess.

A good friend has a 2011? that has one of those. It gets full of grit and dirt and the damn this is almost impossible to use 6/7 years later.

I really like the bumper steps in my 2015 Z71. Simple, and they work. I use them all the time.

**special-K** · 03-04-2018, 12:03 AM

That tailgate feature makes a great platform for your laptop. Finally, a way to get into the back of a pickup. I always wondered how those work men got up in there. I've never been in mine. Love that reach feature. No more stretch and ugh... ugh, can't get that tub 12" farther in. You know the u-shaped dent in the top of a tailgate from Mr. Newtruck backing into a pole with the tailgate down? Imagine the cost of bozo move. I wonder what people will be paying on the parts board for a good tailgate

Jack_71C10 · 03-11-2018, 06:13 PM

[QUOTE=harpo231;8181475]http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/11/...tradition.html

I spend 15 minutes cleaning out my tailgate every time i haul a load of gravel. I cant imagine how long it will take to clean out this professional version of a GMC tailgate. Or how much it will cost if I try to close it without cleaning the gravel out.

68Timber · 03-12-2018, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

I just wish they would come back out with a plain jane work truck that was affordable.

With a manual transmission.

**special-K** · 03-16-2018, 09:25 AM

I was just thinking about Suburbans how the cargo doors were nice for reaching in further, and that seems to be the biggest benefit to either tailgate here. Of course, just like on a Suburban, that means sacrificing the option of a 2' extended bed when needed or the option of having tailgate up/hatch open for longer stuff. I guess that's why most Suburbans were tailgate model. Makes most sense, just as it always has for pickups for over 100 years.

Richard2112 · 03-16-2018, 09:46 AM

That two piece gate is as fickle as powered mirrors. I mean I would really hate to have to roll my window down, reach out and adjust my mirror manually. Could break a nail.

02-07-2018, 06:09 PM	#26
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02-07-2018, 08:22 PM	#28
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02-07-2018, 11:53 PM	#30
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: One more step away from a real truck Gettin' to building them for white collars these days it seems. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-07-2018, 11:59 PM	#31
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,774	Re: One more step away from a real truck I tried to open the link yesterday after you posted and no luck, wont open today either. So I have no idea what anyone is talking about, but I agree! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

02-08-2018, 07:00 AM	#33
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: One more step away from a real truck Here she is. I wouldn't want to miss your "honest" impressions, CG: Hopefully this is just an option for those who drive trucks as a car with an oversize trunk with no lid...until they buy a hard cover. I must admit, I'm diggin' on that gnarly window graphic. And this is a great idea for trucks with rusted out drip rail/header panels. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-08-2018, 08:51 AM	#34
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,774	Re: One more step away from a real truck Thanks for the picture. I think its like anything else today. Change for the sake of change. Designers giving us stuff we don't want or need because they still need to be relevant. Just look at a simple web browser. We used to be able to use them as a work horse, but now they need to give us more. Because you looked at this check this. Here is what is popping now. I did the latest update on firefox and it drove me bonkers. Had to scour the web to find an old version to download. I guess Id actually have to see the tailgate in person to see what it actually does before I go bonkers on it. Maybe Im all wet and the designers did a cool thing ... I doubt it =) And I wonder if they will offer the spy photo deterrents as optional paint guards heh. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

02-08-2018, 09:01 AM	#35
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: One more step away from a real truck The body lines are off already what's it going to look like after your kids sit/lean all over it for a couple years ?

02-08-2018, 10:09 AM	#36
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: One more step away from a real truck The only thing i could see use for is hauling long skinny stuff, i.e. lumber or a dirtbike and instead of lowering the whole gate you lower half. that way you can throw tools in the other half and divide it with dividers, but i agree, not a smart option __________________ 1994 k1500, Oldredz71(ext shorty 4x4 6 in lift) 1998 S10ZR2 2005 Silverado 2500hd(tow pig) Made in the USA, just like my trucks

02-08-2018, 12:44 PM	#37
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: One more step away from a real truck http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/11/...tradition.html Article on tailgate __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

02-08-2018, 02:02 PM	#38
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 326	Re: One more step away from a real truck harpo231, Your expression says it all. Funny and to the point!

02-08-2018, 02:42 PM	#39
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: One more step away from a real truck Quoted from comments about the above linked article: "The other news for Dodge Ram is the heated tailgate. So your hands won't get too cold in the winter when you are pushing it." __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-03-2018, 01:05 PM	#40
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: One more step away from a real truck If you thought this tailgate was nuts, check out the 2019 GMC tailgate! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvaXZTK9eFc I wonder who will be the first guy to drop the "step" part down and smash it on the hitch they forgot was there? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-03-2018, 01:09 PM	#41
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,583	Re: One more step away from a real truck I saw that funky gmc tailgate....id have to pass on that...hopefully that will be a option and you can get a normal tailgate.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

03-03-2018, 03:24 PM	#42
RedBed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 254	Re: One more step away from a real truck Remember when Ford was so thrilled to announce this tailgate step-up? It made me laugh. Makes it easier to climb into the bed if you're wearing high heels I guess. __________________ *1979 Chevrolet Bonanza/305/4L60/Edelbrock Performer/Holley 600 Classic*

03-03-2018, 05:01 PM	#43
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: One more step away from a real truck I never climb in my heels !! __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone



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03-04-2018, 12:03 AM	#46
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: One more step away from a real truck That tailgate feature makes a great platform for your laptop. Finally, a way to get into the back of a pickup. I always wondered how those work men got up in there. I've never been in mine. Love that reach feature. No more stretch and ugh... ugh, can't get that tub 12" farther in. You know the u-shaped dent in the top of a tailgate from Mr. Newtruck backing into a pole with the tailgate down? Imagine the cost of bozo move. I wonder what people will be paying on the parts board for a good tailgate __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-11-2018, 06:13 PM	#47
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 436	Re: One more step away from a real truck [QUOTE=harpo231;8181475]http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/11/...tradition.html I spend 15 minutes cleaning out my tailgate every time i haul a load of gravel. I cant imagine how long it will take to clean out this professional version of a GMC tailgate. Or how much it will cost if I try to close it without cleaning the gravel out. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem.

03-16-2018, 09:25 AM	#49
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: One more step away from a real truck I was just thinking about Suburbans how the cargo doors were nice for reaching in further, and that seems to be the biggest benefit to either tailgate here. Of course, just like on a Suburban, that means sacrificing the option of a 2' extended bed when needed or the option of having tailgate up/hatch open for longer stuff. I guess that's why most Suburbans were tailgate model. Makes most sense, just as it always has for pickups for over 100 years. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-16-2018, 09:46 AM	#50
Richard2112 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South East Ohio Posts: 644	Re: One more step away from a real truck That two piece gate is as fickle as powered mirrors. I mean I would really hate to have to roll my window down, reach out and adjust my mirror manually. Could break a nail.

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