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Primed67 · 07-08-2004, 04:47 PM

I have the chance to buy a new reproduction tailgate locally. The guy only wants $50.00. I know that is a good price but how do the reproduction tailgates compare to the nos units?
Thanks

RON WOODGEARD · 07-08-2004, 05:31 PM

I have a new one sitting in the box, But can't tell you how good the fit is yet.

Primed67 · 07-08-2004, 05:33 PM

Do you mind me asking what you paid for it.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-08-2004, 06:18 PM

Most are NOT worth the tin there made from, I sat an EMPTY Big Block on one and it Bent. I threw it away and ended up buying a whole parts truck just for a good origianl gate. Just my 2c

silvertonguedevil · 07-08-2004, 07:24 PM

I had a friend that sat on a repro tailgate that was down...it bowed it. He only weighs 195lbs! Get a nice original one if you can.

64fleetside · 07-08-2004, 09:09 PM

I Loaded a lawnmower at Sears, imagine my surprise when the tailgate no longer shut! Bent right past the supports. I'll never buy a China gate again. Brian

68w/sbc406 · 07-08-2004, 09:19 PM

i have one and havent had any bending problems, but its about 1/4 inch too short and had to shim the bottom hindges to keep it from falling off of one side

72MARIO · 07-08-2004, 09:44 PM

"Tri Plus" Gates Only . They are Oky but Try and find a NOS gate. The no name gates are totally juck dont waste your money on it. There is a reasoon why he only wants 50 dollars for it.

Good Luck.

1970blazin · 07-09-2004, 02:16 AM

I am happy with my reproduction smooth tailgate- got it from Frank (Pickmup)- it seems to be strong- I only weigh about 125lbs, but it sure doesn't bend or bow when I sit on it. I am happy with the results, and it fit right in! Guess you never know...here is a pic

mocwon · 07-09-2004, 08:56 AM

I have a Tri Plus smooth tailgate I bought from Rick's Pickup Parts and it is fine. I weigh 240 and sitting on it doesn't phase it at all. It's the same weight and gauge as the original. There are two problems with mine. First, the spot welds on the face of the tailgate at each end are very obvious but they are very easy to fill. Second, the ridge near the top that matches the body line on the ends of the bed protrudes slightly more than it should. I don't see this a big problem given that the original tailgate didn't match perfectly either. Cost: $150 + shipping.

Primed67 · 07-09-2004, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the input guys I guess I will pass on it.

07-08-2004, 04:47 PM	#1
Primed67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tyler Posts: 575	Repo Tailgate I have the chance to buy a new reproduction tailgate locally. The guy only wants $50.00. I know that is a good price but how do the reproduction tailgates compare to the nos units? Thanks __________________ 1969 Chevrolet SWB Stepside 1959 Chevrolet apache * Sold 1967 Prostreet Chevy SWB Fleetside *Sold 2014 1/2 ton Crew Cab Chevrolet 4x4

07-08-2004, 05:33 PM	#3
Primed67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tyler Posts: 575	Do you mind me asking what you paid for it. __________________ 1969 Chevrolet SWB Stepside 1959 Chevrolet apache * Sold 1967 Prostreet Chevy SWB Fleetside *Sold 2014 1/2 ton Crew Cab Chevrolet 4x4

07-08-2004, 06:18 PM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,062	Most are NOT worth the tin there made from, I sat an EMPTY Big Block on one and it Bent. I threw it away and ended up buying a whole parts truck just for a good origianl gate. Just my 2c __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

07-08-2004, 07:24 PM	#5
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	I had a friend that sat on a repro tailgate that was down...it bowed it. He only weighs 195lbs! Get a nice original one if you can. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

07-08-2004, 09:19 PM	#7
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i have one and havent had any bending problems, but its about 1/4 inch too short and had to shim the bottom hindges to keep it from falling off of one side __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

07-08-2004, 05:31 PM	#2
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I have a new one sitting in the box, But can't tell you how good the fit is yet.

07-08-2004, 09:09 PM	#6
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	I Loaded a lawnmower at Sears, imagine my surprise when the tailgate no longer shut! Bent right past the supports. I'll never buy a China gate again. Brian

07-08-2004, 09:44 PM	#8
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	"Tri Plus" Gates Only . They are Oky but Try and find a NOS gate. The no name gates are totally juck dont waste your money on it. There is a reasoon why he only wants 50 dollars for it. Good Luck. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-09-2004, 02:16 AM	#9
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	I am happy with my reproduction smooth tailgate- got it from Frank (Pickmup)- it seems to be strong- I only weigh about 125lbs, but it sure doesn't bend or bow when I sit on it. I am happy with the results, and it fit right in! Guess you never know...here is a pic Attached Images __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

07-09-2004, 08:56 AM	#10
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	I have a Tri Plus smooth tailgate I bought from Rick's Pickup Parts and it is fine. I weigh 240 and sitting on it doesn't phase it at all. It's the same weight and gauge as the original. There are two problems with mine. First, the spot welds on the face of the tailgate at each end are very obvious but they are very easy to fill. Second, the ridge near the top that matches the body line on the ends of the bed protrudes slightly more than it should. I don't see this a big problem given that the original tailgate didn't match perfectly either. Cost: $150 + shipping. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

07-09-2004, 10:08 AM	#11
Primed67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tyler Posts: 575	Thanks for the input guys I guess I will pass on it. __________________ 1969 Chevrolet SWB Stepside 1959 Chevrolet apache * Sold 1967 Prostreet Chevy SWB Fleetside *Sold 2014 1/2 ton Crew Cab Chevrolet 4x4



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