CA 60-66 early take-off tailgate

[oem4me]

60-66 tailgate with original 1966 only saddle paint and NO DENTS. Factory paint is a little boogered from early use and because it was poorly applied to begin with. The finish is not quite patina'd, but I think it's beyond polish. Anyway, they don't get any straighter than this.
Local pick up $450. Sent to you within the conUS in a cardboard box (not recommended) $525, or in a plywood crate for $600
Reply here first if interested. Thanks - BP

[theastronaut]

Beautiful tailgate, and I'd be all over it if Goldilocks needed one. Saddle Poly is an odd color in original paint- as you said it wasn't the best finish even when new. Nice to see those pics, original Saddle Poly pics are hard to find! Nice reference for anyone trying to duplicate the original look of the paint.

[chad64chevy]

is that the same tailgate that was on ebay awhile back, i posted on here that someone need to go buy?? looks real good wish i would have bought it then!!

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

is that the same tailgate that was on ebay awhile back, i posted on here that someone need to go buy?? looks real good wish i would have bought it then!!

This may be that gate. It was on ebay and CL at the same time. When I bought it I had every intention of keeping it just in case I ever needed it. I'm kind of fanatic about perfect parts, and this one qualifies. But things change and landlords raise rents on storage units, so up for sale it goes. I know someday I'll regret letting it go.

[yote1234]

is this still for sale? old ad?

[oem4me]

The saddle one is long gone. I do have a nice, straight white take-off that I'd sell though.

[yote1234]

Originally Posted by oem4me

The saddle one is long gone. I do have a nice, straight white take-off that I'd sell though.

can you please email pics to me. pm ya

[Leroy-B1]

Any pics of the white one?

[oem4me]

full size pics sent to Yote

[Leroy-B1]

What's price on this gate?

[yote1234]

looks nice! does it have original paint? thx for pic!

ooops just got email. thx,dave

[oem4me]

$375 plus shipping for the white one. Yes, it's factory paint. It has some scratches but I don't think any dents. I can take a closer look when I get over to my storage unit.

[60-66]

If no one pulls the trigger on this Im going to , let me know Bruce. Jon

[HOTFUN]

Wow if someone needed a white tailgate for their survivor paint truck you couldn't ever find one that nice and for that money. That take off saddle metallic tailgate is what GM painted all their trucks like in the 60's. I'm betting the painters at the factory had experience problems with keeping the metallic flakes stirred continuously and flowing out uniform. Take a little uniformity of pattern and cross pattern to make the metallic blend out right. Seems like so many of those original paint 1966 saddle metallic paint was either panel to panel blotchy or or the metal flake itself was chunky and made the color run away from the flake on the panel. Was an interesting time in what people would accept for quality in a new pickup truck in those years.

[60-66]

And I do need it for my 65 K10 that Ive owned 23 years now.

[yote1234]

Originally Posted by oem4me

$375 plus shipping for the white one. Yes, it's factory paint. It has some scratches but I don't think any dents. I can take a closer look when I get over to my storage unit.

yes sir! if on your re inspection you don't find any dings I will take it.
I thank you sir! dave

[OldGMJon]

[QUOTE=60-66;7021896]And I do need it for my 65 K10 that Ive owned 23 years now.
That 65' K10 looks out of place amongst your other trucks...you better let me take it off your hands for you so you don't have to worry about those pesky tailgate issues any more...23 years is enough to have to worry about getting a take-off tailgate for that thing. jon

[HOTFUN]

OMG....... Jon you gotta quit buying these beautiful survivor trucks and then have to find the matching original paint tailgate. Start with the tailgate and look for the right color truck! I hope this white tailgate is remaining with 50 year old factory applied white and if not I sure hope something can get worked out here. Just saying.

[60-66]

Originally Posted by HOTFUN

OMG....... Jon you gotta quit buying these beautiful survivor trucks and then have to find the matching original paint tailgate. Start with the tailgate and look for the right color truck! I hope this white tailgate is remaining with 50 year old factory applied white and if not I sure hope something can get worked out here. Just saying.

LOL, actually, the OG gate was mint till the wife ran into it ! I found a really nice OFF WHITE gate , its just a shade off but super nice . This truck is pure white. Hard to tell unless your right up to it. I have several Chevy and GMC takeoff gates I cant find trucks for , please help !

[Leroy-B1]

My trucks a original paint 60 in white....if it.gets to me I'll take it

[oem4me]

Anyone for pickles? Lol. I'm thinking..... there might be a way to satisfy a few of us here.
Yote - you gonna repaint? I have another equally straight gate.
60-66 - I may have already asked, got any spare 64-66 light blue gates?

[60-66]

I wish, it would be on its way to California ! Dark blue, light green and red but no light blue.

[HOTFUN]

Originally Posted by 60-66

I wish, it would be on its way to California ! Dark blue, light green and red but no light blue.

Ok Jon. So that will be easier for me. You are looking for a factory low mileage 58-66 Chevrolet fleetside needing a tailgate in either red, light green, and dark blue ( I remember that one from the Lincoln Swap Meet a few years back now)

Funny, I have 3 of those colors in take off tailgates but no good trucks yet to put them on! But I'm always hopeful.

Mark

[yote1234]

Originally Posted by oem4me

Anyone for pickles? Lol. I'm thinking..... there might be a way to satisfy a few of us here.
Yote - you gonna repaint? I have another equally straight gate.
60-66 - I may have already asked, got any spare 64-66 light blue gates?

morning. guyz, what I need is a mint early take off in any color. I will be repainting it light blue. but it must be an original paint gate in superb cond.
I would be willing to work with you all. dave

[yote1234]

Originally Posted by 60-66

LOL, actually, the OG gate was mint till the wife ran into it ! I found a really nice OFF WHITE gate , its just a shade off but super nice . This truck is pure white. Hard to tell unless your right up to it. I have several Chevy and GMC takeoff gates I cant find trucks for , please help !

if you have a near perfect original paint gate I will work a deal with you on this gate. if oem approves. would love to see you get a white one and im going to paint it blue! dave