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hoppa · 10-02-2013, 09:26 AM

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The side bracket holes I mentioned..

not 100% sure this is the original gate, maybe why no holes are present for the catch (hatch latch thing)? and it seems to have had a tailgate protector on it?

Maybe Bouncytruck? or anyone?

hoppa · 10-02-2013, 10:55 AM

timski69gmc · 10-02-2013, 10:55 AM

I am missing the same pieces, and need to redo my hatch assembly as well. Just haven't made it that far.

briank · 10-02-2013, 12:17 PM

Your tail gate is missing the metal strip that attaches to it. I have posted pics of the side brackets a few weeks ago. Easiest way is to look up posts by me. I dont have a pic handy of the hatch handle area. Thesee parts are only available used.
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hoppa · 10-02-2013, 12:35 PM

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hoppa · 10-02-2013, 04:57 PM

I just realized my missing pieces are related..lol
Not too familiar with the top on this thing, we had it redone by a corvette shop and now we are down to finishing it up this is the problem. I had never even noticed the catches on sides of hatch

, it just looked like something was missing and I assumed it latched in the middle, but its just a cover missing.
Thank you BrianK, I know what they are supposed to look like now.

Jdubs71 · 10-02-2013, 09:53 PM

There is an oval plate that goes over the latch internals there. The plate is bent or contoured to the angle of the hatch. I'm sure you could get by fabing something up there to work.
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Jdubs71 · 10-02-2013, 09:55 PM

Here is a pic I robbed from the classifieds in case you haven't already seen it
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**DeadheadNM** · 10-03-2013, 12:09 AM

Here's the tailgate top metal strip - not critical but driving without one makes for a noisy ride from the hatch wiggling back and forth.

hoppa · 10-03-2013, 12:46 AM

Thanks!! you guys are great! I really appreciate the help! That is exactly what I needed to see, now to find that stuff lol

fxdxharley · 10-03-2013, 01:56 PM

look in the classified section. usually see the side brakets come up regularly. as for the top strip not so often. maybe could fab one.

NTR72GMC · 10-05-2013, 11:03 AM

I have a tailgate top strip for sale in the classifieds here is a link to it.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595953

10-02-2013, 09:26 AM	#1
hoppa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 56	Please help 1971 Jimmy Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for The side bracket holes I mentioned.. not 100% sure this is the original gate, maybe why no holes are present for the catch (hatch latch thing)? and it seems to have had a tailgate protector on it? Maybe Bouncytruck? or anyone? __________________ 69 SWB 505 bbc 86 GMC SWB 406 sbc 86 G20 camper cruiser van 1984 Chevy C30 Ramp truck Last edited by 70cst; 10-08-2013 at 12:58 AM.

10-02-2013, 10:55 AM	#2
hoppa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 56	Re: Please help 1971 Jimmy __________________ 69 SWB 505 bbc 86 GMC SWB 406 sbc 86 G20 camper cruiser van 1984 Chevy C30 Ramp truck

10-02-2013, 10:55 AM	#3
timski69gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cranbrook, BC Posts: 253	Re: Please help 1971 Jimmy I am missing the same pieces, and need to redo my hatch assembly as well. Just haven't made it that far.

10-02-2013, 12:17 PM	#4
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Please help 1971 Jimmy Your tail gate is missing the metal strip that attaches to it. I have posted pics of the side brackets a few weeks ago. Easiest way is to look up posts by me. I dont have a pic handy of the hatch handle area. Thesee parts are only available used. Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2013, 12:35 PM	#5
hoppa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 56	Re: Please help 1971 Jimmy Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for __________________ 69 SWB 505 bbc 86 GMC SWB 406 sbc 86 G20 camper cruiser van 1984 Chevy C30 Ramp truck Last edited by 70cst; 10-08-2013 at 12:58 AM.

10-02-2013, 04:57 PM	#6
hoppa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 56	Re: Please help 1971 Jimmy I just realized my missing pieces are related..lol Not too familiar with the top on this thing, we had it redone by a corvette shop and now we are down to finishing it up this is the problem. I had never even noticed the catches on sides of hatch , it just looked like something was missing and I assumed it latched in the middle, but its just a cover missing. Thank you BrianK, I know what they are supposed to look like now. __________________ 69 SWB 505 bbc 86 GMC SWB 406 sbc 86 G20 camper cruiser van 1984 Chevy C30 Ramp truck

10-02-2013, 09:53 PM	#7
Jdubs71 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sanger, CA Posts: 415	Re: Please help 1971 Jimmy There is an oval plate that goes over the latch internals there. The plate is bent or contoured to the angle of the hatch. I'm sure you could get by fabing something up there to work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 K5, AC/Tilt, 4" lift 33" tires 5.3L/4L60E/NP 205 (Under Construction) 05 Dodge 2500 4x4 5.9 Cummins (Daily driver) "Common sense is not so common" My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555879

10-02-2013, 09:55 PM	#8
Jdubs71 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sanger, CA Posts: 415	Re: Please help 1971 Jimmy Here is a pic I robbed from the classifieds in case you haven't already seen it Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 71 K5, AC/Tilt, 4" lift 33" tires 5.3L/4L60E/NP 205 (Under Construction) 05 Dodge 2500 4x4 5.9 Cummins (Daily driver) "Common sense is not so common" My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555879

10-03-2013, 12:09 AM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,312	Re: Please help 1971 Jimmy Here's the tailgate top metal strip - not critical but driving without one makes for a noisy ride from the hatch wiggling back and forth. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-03-2013, 12:46 AM	#10
hoppa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 56	Re: Please help 1971 Jimmy Thanks!! you guys are great! I really appreciate the help! That is exactly what I needed to see, now to find that stuff lol __________________ 69 SWB 505 bbc 86 GMC SWB 406 sbc 86 G20 camper cruiser van 1984 Chevy C30 Ramp truck

10-03-2013, 01:56 PM	#11
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: Please help 1971 Jimmy look in the classified section. usually see the side brakets come up regularly. as for the top strip not so often. maybe could fab one. __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589

10-05-2013, 11:03 AM	#12
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: Please help 1971 Jimmy I have a tailgate top strip for sale in the classifieds here is a link to it.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595953



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