Should I buy this tailgate - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Woz05* · 10-14-2007, 08:23 PM

I dropped a fender off at the sandblaster and the guy was trying to sell me a tailgate. for pretty cheap

He said its been in his attic for about 20 yrs and if theres any rust on it its only surface rust. He said its a chevy one with the wood looking trim peice on the back that says Chevrolet. I think he said it's red (not that that really matters) He also said its in "like mint condition"

Apparently me and him have a different idea of the term mint. It's in good shape and very solid but not mint as he said.

I have a whole bunch of pics of it if anyone wants to see more. Im still trying to figure out how to work this camera so I can get some good pictures(Its my roomates and he paid $500 for it so I would think it should be able to take good pics)

71swb4x4 · 10-14-2007, 08:42 PM

A decent original should bring $200 easily.
A very nice original $300.
A perfect original with perfect factory paint, probably $500+

*Woz05* · 10-15-2007, 07:20 PM

Alright the pics are up, what do you guys think?

Oh and any ideas on where to get a huge box for it?

oldsmobilekindofguy · 10-15-2007, 08:28 PM

those holes would be simple to fill in so I would say 100-150 bucks, it is really straight, most tailgates have small dents from backing into stuff but that one doesn't have that

**jerry moss** · 10-15-2007, 09:01 PM

i personally wouldn't pay anything for it, not with rust holes in it. if the trim piece is nice, that would be worth something but the gate itself is scrap, in my opinion. i have several gates in my backyard that have no rust at all in them but do have dents and dings and i consider mine scrap too.
i hope i don't pi$$ anyone off with my reply but anytime i see rust, i won't even give the part a second look.

wibilly · 10-15-2007, 09:08 PM

mint with rust holes! thats a new one i wouldn't pay more than i thought the trim was worth. i think if theres holes there then the rest is pretty thin but it's your call

67_C-30 · 10-15-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerry moss

i hope i don't pi$$ anyone off with my reply but anytime i see rust, i won't even give the part a second look.

That is a luxury that you west coasters have. This is a decent gate almost anywhere else in the country.

BHRS · 10-15-2007, 09:16 PM

Have the guy pull the trim and lightly blast it. That way you will see if there is more rust and how bad the holes are you can see.

This tailgate is not scrap or junk. It is a workable piece. I'd say 150 max...

*Woz05* · 10-15-2007, 10:19 PM

I bought it, and have lightly sanded some of the spots, there is no serious pitting or anything. Even around those holes it is not bad
Its actually very solid.

Ive seen much worse around here. If nobody on here is interested in it then I guess Ill try to get rid of it locally.

And yes I was a little surprised by what he meant by "mint" too

**Ricks1971** · 10-15-2007, 10:49 PM

How much did ya pay for it?

Jim_PA · 10-15-2007, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerry moss

i personally wouldn't pay anything for it, not with rust holes in it. if the trim piece is nice, that would be worth something but the gate itself is scrap, in my opinion. i have several gates in my backyard that have no rust at all in them but do have dents and dings and i consider mine scrap too.
i hope i don't pi$$ anyone off with my reply but anytime i see rust, i won't even give the part a second look.

If there aren't rust holes in it around here, run... because it's probably not original.

matthufham · 10-15-2007, 10:59 PM

some surface rust.... holes

*Woz05* · 10-15-2007, 11:04 PM

I think Im gonna just throw it on craigslist for sale out here and see if I get any bites

I dont need this tailgate, Ive got a rust free one and I dont like the ones with wooden trim anyways

I just picked it up cause I thought it was a decent price, maybe Ill be able to use it to trade someone if im not able to sell it out here or if nobody on here wants it.

Jim_PA · 10-16-2007, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woz05

I think Im gonna just throw it on craigslist for sale out here and see if I get any bites

I dont need this tailgate, Ive got a rust free one and I dont like the ones with wooden trim anyways

I just picked it up cause I thought it was a decent price, maybe Ill be able to use it to trade someone if im not able to sell it out here or if nobody on here wants it.

Gotta be a member to sell stuff

*Woz05* · 10-16-2007, 10:05 AM

I don't need to be a member to sell it on craigslist,

I probably should look into getting a membership on here though since I have a bunch of stuff I want to start getting rid of.

Putter · 10-16-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woz05

I probably should look into getting a membership on here though since I have a bunch of stuff I want to start getting rid of.

Best $$$$$ you will ever spend...
(divorce lawyer is a close second)
(j/k....I am still married to the original wife)

Luvlegs · 10-16-2007, 10:29 AM

What Putter said (on BOTH items!) - Too bad I wasn't speaking to my parents, I'd have you run it out to Central Square and I'd pick it up later - not happening though - it was nine years last time so it might be a while! hahahaha

*Woz05* · 10-16-2007, 10:42 AM

Yeah thats a long time.
Central Square is actually where I live (when I'm not out at school in rochester)

small world

Luvlegs · 10-16-2007, 10:50 AM

OK, then when I say they are technically in West Monroe, you really know where I mean. My brother just moved to Maine from there - dang it - I was speaking with him... go figure!

Bishops Trucks · 10-16-2007, 11:22 AM

That is a fine tailgate for the east coast. You west coast guys are lucky when it comes to original parts for these trucks. We on the Atlantic side of the globe have to do a little metal work to make things look good.

centsless · 10-16-2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woz05

I bought it, and have lightly sanded some of the spots, there is no serious pitting or anything. Even around those holes it is not bad
Its actually very solid.

Ive seen much worse around here. If nobody on here is interested in it then I guess Ill try to get rid of it locally.

And yes I was a little surprised by what he meant by "mint" too

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10-14-2007, 08:23 PM	#1
Woz05 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 79	Should I buy this tailgate I dropped a fender off at the sandblaster and the guy was trying to sell me a tailgate. for pretty cheap He said its been in his attic for about 20 yrs and if theres any rust on it its only surface rust. He said its a chevy one with the wood looking trim peice on the back that says Chevrolet. I think he said it's red (not that that really matters) He also said its in "like mint condition" Apparently me and him have a different idea of the term mint. It's in good shape and very solid but not mint as he said. I have a whole bunch of pics of it if anyone wants to see more. Im still trying to figure out how to work this camera so I can get some good pictures(Its my roomates and he paid $500 for it so I would think it should be able to take good pics) Attached Images Last edited by Woz05; 10-15-2007 at 07:12 PM. Reason: Added pictures since I bought it

10-14-2007, 08:42 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Should I buy this tailgate A decent original should bring $200 easily. A very nice original $300. A perfect original with perfect factory paint, probably $500+ __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-15-2007, 07:20 PM	#3
Woz05 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 79	Re: Should I buy this tailgate Alright the pics are up, what do you guys think? Oh and any ideas on where to get a huge box for it?

10-15-2007, 08:28 PM	#4
oldsmobilekindofguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stratford,SD Posts: 296	Re: Should I buy this tailgate those holes would be simple to fill in so I would say 100-150 bucks, it is really straight, most tailgates have small dents from backing into stuff but that one doesn't have that __________________ 1967 c-10 longbox project, check it out in projects 1969 c-10 parts pickup, twisted frame Daily driver- 1970 Olds delta 88, 2dr., 455, gotta love the big block

10-15-2007, 09:01 PM	#5
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,776	Re: Should I buy this tailgate i personally wouldn't pay anything for it, not with rust holes in it. if the trim piece is nice, that would be worth something but the gate itself is scrap, in my opinion. i have several gates in my backyard that have no rust at all in them but do have dents and dings and i consider mine scrap too. i hope i don't pi$$ anyone off with my reply but anytime i see rust, i won't even give the part a second look. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

10-15-2007, 09:08 PM	#6
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Should I buy this tailgate mint with rust holes! thats a new one i wouldn't pay more than i thought the trim was worth. i think if theres holes there then the rest is pretty thin but it's your call __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-15-2007, 09:16 PM	#8
BHRS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wylie TEXAS Posts: 81	Re: Should I buy this tailgate Have the guy pull the trim and lightly blast it. That way you will see if there is more rust and how bad the holes are you can see. This tailgate is not scrap or junk. It is a workable piece. I'd say 150 max... __________________ 1972 Cheyenne C10 Unrestored Original-3 Owner-RUST FREE Texas Truck Big Block-TH400-PS-PB-AC-AM/FM Radio

10-15-2007, 10:19 PM	#9
Woz05 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 79	Re: Should I buy this tailgate I bought it, and have lightly sanded some of the spots, there is no serious pitting or anything. Even around those holes it is not bad Its actually very solid. Ive seen much worse around here. If nobody on here is interested in it then I guess Ill try to get rid of it locally. And yes I was a little surprised by what he meant by "mint" too

10-15-2007, 10:49 PM	#10
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,774	Re: Should I buy this tailgate How much did ya pay for it?

10-15-2007, 10:59 PM	#12
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Should I buy this tailgate some surface rust.... holes

10-15-2007, 11:04 PM	#13
Woz05 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 79	Re: Should I buy this tailgate I think Im gonna just throw it on craigslist for sale out here and see if I get any bites I dont need this tailgate, Ive got a rust free one and I dont like the ones with wooden trim anyways I just picked it up cause I thought it was a decent price, maybe Ill be able to use it to trade someone if im not able to sell it out here or if nobody on here wants it. Last edited by Woz05; 10-15-2007 at 11:13 PM.

10-16-2007, 10:05 AM	#15
Woz05 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 79	Re: Should I buy this tailgate I don't need to be a member to sell it on craigslist, I probably should look into getting a membership on here though since I have a bunch of stuff I want to start getting rid of.

10-16-2007, 10:29 AM	#17
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Should I buy this tailgate What Putter said (on BOTH items!) - Too bad I wasn't speaking to my parents, I'd have you run it out to Central Square and I'd pick it up later - not happening though - it was nine years last time so it might be a while! hahahaha __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

10-16-2007, 10:42 AM	#18
Woz05 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 79	Re: Should I buy this tailgate Yeah thats a long time. Central Square is actually where I live (when I'm not out at school in rochester) small world

10-16-2007, 10:50 AM	#19
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Should I buy this tailgate OK, then when I say they are technically in West Monroe, you really know where I mean. My brother just moved to Maine from there - dang it - I was speaking with him... go figure! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!



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10-16-2007, 11:22 AM	#20
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