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Old 02-03-2009, 09:47 PM   #1
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?????tailgate handle relocator?????

I am getting a new smooth tailgate skin and handle relocator for my 78 gmc. My question to the pros(you people) is how does that relocator work. The kit i'm getting comes with the mounting plate, new handle, and rods. On new trucks there is a access panel on the inside of the tailgate and you just replace that with the new plate that comes with the kit. Well on my tailgate on the 78 there is no access panel. Do i have to cut a square whole on the inside panel of the tailgate, and how do i know where to cut it??? And pics and with measurements of the inside of you tailgate would be wonderful. Thank you again for the help
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Old 02-03-2009, 10:30 PM   #2
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Re: ?????tailgate handle relocator?????

I had to cut my tailgate with a cut off tool. It was a simple install and is very easy.
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Old 02-03-2009, 11:34 PM   #3
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Re: ?????tailgate handle relocator?????

it should be exactly opposite of where your existing handle is.
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Old 02-04-2009, 08:20 AM   #4
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Re: ?????tailgate handle relocator?????

You cut the inside skin of the tailgate and install the new plate and linkage equipment to do what the outside opening does. Then you make your cover for the outside, cover the hole left by the removal of the handle.
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Old 02-04-2009, 09:07 AM   #5
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What kit are you going to use?
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Old 02-04-2009, 01:29 PM   #6
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Re: ?????tailgate handle relocator?????

Warpig: My kit came with a template for the new cut-out. I borrowed my cousin's plasma cutter to make the new hole for the tailgate latch. The rod installation is reversed for the inside latch. It was an easy job.
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Old 02-04-2009, 02:25 PM   #7
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Re: ?????tailgate handle relocator?????

ok thanx. i figured the installation was prety basic. i just didn't know where to cut the inner skin.
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Old 02-04-2009, 02:26 PM   #8
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What kit are you going to use?
i am getting one out of lmc
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Old 02-04-2009, 08:22 PM   #9
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Re: ?????tailgate handle relocator?????

My handle relocator is from www.mar-k.com.
Part number 100807.
Works great!! I don't like the kit that use the stock handle.
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Old 02-04-2009, 08:58 PM   #10
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yeah i was looking at that kit also. i've never bought any thing from ther before and it looked too cheap to be treu. $80.00. but if you have that one, and it looks and works good, then maybe i'll go with that then.
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Old 02-04-2009, 11:38 PM   #11
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yeah that kit for 80bucks is a steal! im thinking of getting that kit too, has anyone used the tailgate skin that they have there also?
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Old 02-05-2009, 01:10 AM   #12
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Some use the tail gate trim off a blazer it hides the handle hole and looks oem.
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Old 02-05-2009, 05:08 PM   #13
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yeah that kit for 80bucks is a steal! im thinking of getting that kit too, has anyone used the tailgate skin that they have there also?
i'm going to be getting the tailgate skin from them also. they have a smooth one and one that has a bowtie embosed in it. i'm thinkin of gettting the bowtie one.
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Old 02-06-2009, 08:16 PM   #14
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the only thing stopping me about getting the skin is that the tailgate trim looks better because of the lights on the back are a bit strange without trim
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Old 02-07-2009, 04:36 PM   #16
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c now i'm not much for the louvered bowtie. i prefer the smooth embosed bowtie better. i would be affraid of getting moisture in between the tailgate skins and then it rusting out.
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I did the relocation kit and welded the hole shut. I think that is a clean look.
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c now i'm not much for the louvered bowtie. i prefer the smooth embosed bowtie better. i would be affraid of getting moisture in between the tailgate skins and then it rusting out.


Definitely agree on that thought.
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I did the relocation kit and welded the hole shut. I think that is a clean look.
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Old 02-07-2009, 11:29 PM   #20
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I did the relocation kit and welded the hole shut. I think that is a clean look.
hey could you post a pic of the inside of you tailgate please. thank you
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c now i'm not much for the louvered bowtie. i prefer the smooth embosed bowtie better. i would be affraid of getting moisture in between the tailgate skins and then it rusting out.
I don't have that problem. I used a flat piece of aluminum on the backside. It's glued to the backside of the tailgate skin. Water can't get in between the skin and tailgate.
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hey could you post a pic of the inside of you tailgate please. thank you
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where did you get your kit from. looks good.
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where did you get your kit from. looks good.
I got it on ebay. It is a Sir Michaels and it comes with the filler piece to fill the old handle location.
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how much. did it also come with the new handle, rods and the plate on the inside of your tailgate.
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