Need ideas for eliminating tailgate chains - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

David Johnson · 08-21-2005, 07:13 PM

Hey guys, I need ideas to eliminate my fleetside tailgate chains (it's a 65, but surely someone with a narrow bed has some answers). I looked for a thread and couldn't find one. Show me what you have done (besides seatbelt latches). Thanks

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-21-2005, 07:38 PM

One of our vendors, Mar-k? I think, has set-ups for these types of mods

http://www.mar-k.com/

David Johnson · 08-21-2005, 11:39 PM

I know you guys have some ideas. I checked Mar-K and didn't see anything.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-22-2005, 10:10 AM

A buddy of mine has a 65 and I told him about the idea of using a seatbelt assembly for the latch. Here are a couple of pics from his 65.

Mudder · 08-22-2005, 11:12 AM

here's one I seen.

redhead69 · 08-22-2005, 11:14 AM

Love the seatbelt idea!!

farside847 · 08-22-2005, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudder67

here's one I seen.

OooOOoo. Hey Mudder67 - is that custom or a kit?

Putter · 08-22-2005, 11:27 AM

I have a complete set of the seatbelt latch ones with the male & female parts if anyone needs them. I went a different route.

**CPNE** · 08-22-2005, 11:34 AM

tailgate delete

Mudder · 08-22-2005, 01:35 PM

Thats a kit that can be gought at some street rod places. If I go out of my way I can find out where exactly he got it one day on the way to work.

TireSmoke420 · 08-22-2005, 01:46 PM

weld tailgat closed then smooth up

68C15 · 08-22-2005, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudder67

If I go out of my way I can find out where exactly he got it one day on the way to work.

please do. I am very interested myself! the seat belt idea looks like a good idea except for what will hold the gate from flopping down against the bumper.

Chevy_Man · 08-22-2005, 01:50 PM

I seen the one mudder is talkin about ... look and see if i can find it and post it ....

eric

Mudder · 08-22-2005, 02:09 PM

I believe he said the name of the place is Pro Pick and the number is 1 800 865 7366. Got another call right after so I didnt get the name written down.

http://www.pros-pick.com/hiddenlatchkits.html

Putter · 08-22-2005, 02:50 PM

Okay, okay....I'll give up my little secret. Here we go....
I ditched the chains
I installed the hidden latches (plunger type) from one of the vendors (don't remember which one)
I went to the junk yard and got a pair of Nissan Hardbody hangers.
After some head scratching, I figured out where to mount them so they will not bind.
I trimmed the lip off the tailgate to allow them to "tuck" into the void.
Voilla!!!!! No chains.

Here are some pics. Please excuse the lack of finish work. I am busy with a new cab!!!

Putter · 08-22-2005, 02:51 PM

Two more...

Mudder · 08-22-2005, 02:53 PM

Thats sweet Putter. I like it.

Chevy_Man · 08-22-2005, 03:18 PM

I found the site... http://www.pros-pick.com/hiddenlatchkits.html

jay-dawg · 08-22-2005, 05:59 PM

putter, that's kick ass! I'm saving those pics for my ideas.

Jay

Putter · 08-23-2005, 09:35 AM

Just remember, right where the hangers go, the tailgate is actually two layers of metal. After you trim the tailgate to allow the hangers to 'tuck' into the pocket, you will have to tack the two layers of metal together on the tailgate with the welder. Otherwise, they will seperate.

krue · 08-23-2005, 09:42 AM

Now you need to write a FAQ thread on this for us Eric.

jay-dawg · 08-23-2005, 10:06 AM

thanks for the tip!

Putter · 08-23-2005, 02:01 PM

I will see about getting the actual measurements for everything and getting one on there. (Leave it to Krue to be out pimpin' for his FAQ ho's)

krue · 08-23-2005, 03:02 PM

That's right!

Frizzle Fry · 08-23-2005, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

Okay, okay....I'll give up my little secret. Here we go....
I ditched the chains
I installed the hidden latches (plunger type) from one of the vendors (don't remember which one)
I went to the junk yard and got a pair of Nissan Hardbody hangers.
After some head scratching, I figured out where to mount them so they will not bind.
I trimmed the lip off the tailgate to allow them to "tuck" into the void.
Voilla!!!!! No chains.

Here are some pics. Please excuse the lack of finish work. I am busy with a new cab!!!

Ha! I did the same thing. Except I used new Trailblazer rubberized cables and the pneumatic strut. So it lets down slow and smooth

Pics right here

08-21-2005, 07:13 PM	#1
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Need ideas for eliminating tailgate chains Hey guys, I need ideas to eliminate my fleetside tailgate chains (it's a 65, but surely someone with a narrow bed has some answers). I looked for a thread and couldn't find one. Show me what you have done (besides seatbelt latches). Thanks

08-21-2005, 07:38 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	One of our vendors, Mar-k? I think, has set-ups for these types of mods http://www.mar-k.com/ __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 08-21-2005 at 07:39 PM.

08-22-2005, 10:10 AM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	A buddy of mine has a 65 and I told him about the idea of using a seatbelt assembly for the latch. Here are a couple of pics from his 65. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-22-2005, 11:12 AM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	here's one I seen. Attached Images

08-22-2005, 11:14 AM	#6
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Love the seatbelt idea!! __________________ Currently truckless

08-21-2005, 11:39 PM	#3
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	I know you guys have some ideas. I checked Mar-K and didn't see anything.

08-22-2005, 11:27 AM	#8
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I have a complete set of the seatbelt latch ones with the male & female parts if anyone needs them. I went a different route. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

08-22-2005, 11:34 AM	#9
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	tailgate delete __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-22-2005, 01:35 PM	#10
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Thats a kit that can be gought at some street rod places. If I go out of my way I can find out where exactly he got it one day on the way to work.

08-22-2005, 01:46 PM	#11
TireSmoke420 One of the few GMC'ers Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Des Moines, Iowa sometimes Butler, PA Posts: 146	weld tailgat closed then smooth up __________________ 87' Silverado 4x4 "Young, Dumb And Full Of Cum"

08-22-2005, 01:50 PM	#13
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	I seen the one mudder is talkin about ... look and see if i can find it and post it .... eric

08-22-2005, 02:09 PM	#14
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	I believe he said the name of the place is Pro Pick and the number is 1 800 865 7366. Got another call right after so I didnt get the name written down. http://www.pros-pick.com/hiddenlatchkits.html Last edited by Mudder; 08-22-2005 at 02:20 PM.

08-22-2005, 02:50 PM	#15
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Okay, okay....I'll give up my little secret. Here we go.... I ditched the chains I installed the hidden latches (plunger type) from one of the vendors (don't remember which one) I went to the junk yard and got a pair of Nissan Hardbody hangers. After some head scratching, I figured out where to mount them so they will not bind. I trimmed the lip off the tailgate to allow them to "tuck" into the void. Voilla!!!!! No chains. Here are some pics. Please excuse the lack of finish work. I am busy with a new cab!!! Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 08-22-2005 at 02:52 PM.

08-22-2005, 02:51 PM	#16
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Two more... Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

08-22-2005, 02:53 PM	#17
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Thats sweet Putter. I like it.



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08-22-2005, 03:18 PM	#18
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	I found the site... http://www.pros-pick.com/hiddenlatchkits.html

08-22-2005, 05:59 PM	#19
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	putter, that's kick ass! I'm saving those pics for my ideas. Jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

08-23-2005, 09:35 AM	#20
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Just remember, right where the hangers go, the tailgate is actually two layers of metal. After you trim the tailgate to allow the hangers to 'tuck' into the pocket, you will have to tack the two layers of metal together on the tailgate with the welder. Otherwise, they will seperate. Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

08-23-2005, 09:42 AM	#21
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Now you need to write a FAQ thread on this for us Eric. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-23-2005, 10:06 AM	#22
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	thanks for the tip! __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

08-23-2005, 02:01 PM	#23
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I will see about getting the actual measurements for everything and getting one on there. (Leave it to Krue to be out pimpin' for his FAQ ho's) __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

08-23-2005, 03:02 PM	#24
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	That's right! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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