name this part? for 73 Blazer
 

I need another one of these but cant find it in the LMC catalog.
Its the part that latches to the tailgate on the passenger side.
thanks for any assistance [IMG]http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/t...1/c8bca607.jpg[/IMG]

does anyone know if its interchangeable with other years ?

Re: name this part? for 73 Blazer
 

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/bzc/full.aspx?Page=24

You can see your part in the picture, but it looks like it is not available. It might be called a tailgate striker, looks exactly like the ones on my 76.

Maybe you can weld it?

Re: name this part? for 73 Blazer
 

i haven't found a new replacement for the tailgate strikers anywhere. salvage yard is your best bet

Re: name this part? for 73 Blazer
 

mines 78 looks the same............could a small pull handle (home depot)maybe work like a skinny screen door puller?

Re: name this part? for 73 Blazer
 

im gonna try and weld it. if that doesnt work ill try anything !

Re: name this part? for 73 Blazer
 

The part you seek is called a tailgate latch stryker.
You happen to show a rusty right side part.
I have on in a GM original bag, p/n627484.
I was able to find these at classic parts of america, 1 chevy duty drive, Kansas City MO 64150.
The LH part was $7.50.
the RH part was $19.50.
Law of supply and demand.

The catalog says this part fits 73-82 model year balzer/jimmy.
-75 Jimmy

Re: name this part? for 73 Blazer
 

thanks for that info i really appreciate it. My buddy actually found me a good set off of a 77 blazer at a local junk yard.