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frenchy51 04-11-2017 10:53 AM

Repro tailgate
 
I'm in need of a good tailgate for my '74 Blazer project. I'm having trouble finding a good used one-They're all cracked on the top lip or bent.....
Has anyone used the new reproduction part like LMC offers? Are they any good or should I continue looking for a good used one? Thanks

frenchy51 04-11-2017 11:17 AM

Re: Repro tailgate
 
Also-Is the Suburban gate the same 73-91 as the Blazer? I'm getting conflicting information. Who knows for sure? Thanks

55dude 04-11-2017 12:14 PM

Re: Repro tailgate
 
fix the OEM one it's gonna fit way better!

Electricduane 04-11-2017 12:19 PM

Re: Repro tailgate
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by frenchy51 (Post 7912809)
Also-Is the Suburban gate the same 73-91 as the Blazer? I'm getting conflicting information. Who knows for sure? Thanks

Definitely different. NOT interchangeable.

gmachinz 04-11-2017 12:31 PM

Re: Repro tailgate
 
I have 2 NOS-I'll check the part number for you.

gmachinz 04-11-2017 12:32 PM

Re: Repro tailgate
 
I know mine are for a K5....I don't think they differ among K5's from 73-91 tho.

frenchy51 04-11-2017 02:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gmachinz (Post 7912890)
I have 2 NOS-I'll check the part number for you.

NOS would be awesome! You have one for sale? The ship would probably be prohibitive though....Thanks for your info.

gmachinz 04-11-2017 03:01 PM

Re: Repro tailgate
 
The last one I sold locally for $800. Same price for either of the 2 I have left-shipping to California would be in the neighborhood of $125-150 however via Greyhound. These things are extremely difficult to find NOS anymore.

They are still bound/strapped in the GM boxes as well.

frenchy51 04-12-2017 03:45 PM

Re: Repro tailgate
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by gmachinz (Post 7913028)
The last one I sold locally for $800. Same price for either of the 2 I have left-shipping to California would be in the neighborhood of $125-150 however via Greyhound. These things are extremely difficult to find NOS anymore.

They are still bound/strapped in the GM boxes as well.

Thanks for the offer. I wound up finding one at a local recycler that needs work but I think I can salvage it.

gmachinz 04-12-2017 05:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frenchy51 (Post 7913916)
Thanks for the offer. I wound up finding one at a local recycler that needs work but I think I can salvage it.

No problem. I've had aftermarket tailgates before too and I've been able to straighten or fix small dings and dents but as far as GM tailgate go those dents you can't pull out with a normal uni-spotter lol


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