59-66 fleet side tailgate - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

raymond0275 · 06-24-2018, 12:28 PM

Looking for a 59-66 fleetside tailgate.

raymond0275 · 06-25-2018, 11:10 PM

Anyone?

mikebte · 06-27-2018, 12:00 PM

I think you may be looking for 60-66 tail gate. Unless your looking for a 55-59 tail gate?

Foot Stomper · 06-29-2018, 07:21 AM

58 to 66 Fleetside tailgates are all the same.
Original one's didn't survive very well as they were the business end of the truck. You're aware new repop one's are available?

mikebte · 06-29-2018, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

58 to 66 Fleetside tailgates are all the same.
Original one's didn't survive very well as they were the business end of the truck. You're aware new repop one's are available?

Well look at that, Learn something new every day on this forum. Thanks Foot Stomper

raymond0275 · 07-02-2018, 11:50 PM

Still Looking.

Thanks for your feed back, I feel like those re-pops are very cheaply made and cost a fortune.

Foot Stomper · 07-03-2018, 12:47 AM

Chevrolet or GMC?

raymond0275 · 07-03-2018, 05:57 PM

Chevrolet

mikebte · 07-03-2018, 08:22 PM

This one is a pretty penny. Really not too bad when I can see a repop runs around $500 delivered

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F253406319097

Or for $350 shipping charge you can have a worse tailgate

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F352388088349

mikebte · 07-03-2018, 08:32 PM

And I would think a GMC would run more than a CHEVROLET. Nope, only $250 for a GMC

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F113124770865

mikebte · 07-05-2018, 03:25 PM

I have resolved the case! People today are not aware that the tailgate goes to a specified vehicle. They are actually convinced that it is a back rest for a bench seat. So if you do a search for tailgate bench seats, your almost more likely to find the tailgate than you would be searching for the tailgate.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-1966-C...4AAOSwaYVbL9nH

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-1966-C...gAAOSwKAJbL90N

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WILL-SHIP-R...sAAOSwa3BaDzpU

MARTINSR · 07-05-2018, 04:08 PM

Not bench "seat" but bench "art." They are very popular for that.

Brian

raymond0275 · 08-07-2018, 04:04 PM

Still Looking.

raymond0275 · 10-25-2018, 12:10 AM

Bump

_Ogre · 10-25-2018, 12:48 PM

looking for that $50 deal or you want someone to give you one?

2 still listed on ebay in the post above

raymond0275 · 11-09-2018, 10:13 AM

@ Ogre first of all nothing for free bro, second not looking for any $50.00 dls tailgate. Just don't want to pay a fortune for a tailgate, But thanks for your input.

Katrina/10 · 11-10-2018, 09:31 AM

I don't think those tailgates would make very comfortable back rests.

Foot Stomper · 11-10-2018, 10:56 AM

Raymond,
Here are some links for you.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=17

http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?LID=8985

If you don't like these options, you're going to have to do what everybody else does by searching online used parts such as Craig's list and eBay. By the time you find one that's too far away that needs shipping, metal repair you're going to end up paying as much for a new one.

Many many tailgates were destroyed in the years these ol' girls were used for what they were made to do...work their asses off, so many gates are beyond repair, if they're not all rusted out.

Posting here over and over that you're still looking isn't going to find you one in my opinion. Search other related forums parts for sale sections such as The Stovebolt The HAMB etc.

I am speaking from personal experience. I searched for 4 years for a gate and ended up buying a chinese one. Since then, I still haven't seen one for sale in my area that would have been acceptable.

Cheers

1project2many · 11-10-2018, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katrina/10

I don't think those tailgates would make very comfortable back rests.

I'd think leaving a good tailgate benched when it still has a few good games left is a shame.

raymond0275 · 11-10-2018, 11:27 AM

@ FOOT STOMPER Yes, you are correct, however; I thought this website was an avenue where comradery among truck owners is viable. I was not aware that I could not post for help in finding a part or parts that I was seeking. I apologize for perturbing your day with my post.

Thanks for your input.

_Ogre · 11-10-2018, 01:25 PM

now your just being a dick

Foot Stomper · 11-10-2018, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

now your just being a dick

^^agreed^^ ...the thanks we get for trying to help... sheesh

1project2many · 11-10-2018, 10:36 PM

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I was not aware that I could not post for help in finding a part or parts that I was seeking.

Well, it is clearly stated in the rules.

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As always a basic membership on the forum comes with no charge. You may post a reply in any of the Classified Forums. You will not have the ability to offer items "For Sale", "For Trade", or make a "Wanted to Buy" or "What's it Worth" post.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a....php?f=13&a=17

raymond0275 · 11-12-2018, 11:38 PM

Thanks, Will do.

daveshilling · 11-16-2018, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikebte

And I would think a GMC would run more than a CHEVROLET. Nope, only $250 for a GMC

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F113124770865

On a positive note, thanks for helping me find this tailgate y'all, cheapest GMC I've ever seen available to the public.

06-24-2018, 12:28 PM	#1
raymond0275 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Larete Tejas Posts: 39	59-66 fleet side tailgate Looking for a 59-66 fleetside tailgate. Last edited by raymond0275; 06-24-2018 at 12:46 PM.

06-25-2018, 11:10 PM	#2
raymond0275 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Larete Tejas Posts: 39	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate Anyone?

06-27-2018, 12:00 PM	#3
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate I think you may be looking for 60-66 tail gate. Unless your looking for a 55-59 tail gate?

06-29-2018, 07:21 AM	#4
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate 58 to 66 Fleetside tailgates are all the same. Original one's didn't survive very well as they were the business end of the truck. You're aware new repop one's are available? __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989

07-02-2018, 11:50 PM	#6
raymond0275 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Larete Tejas Posts: 39	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate Still Looking. Thanks for your feed back, I feel like those re-pops are very cheaply made and cost a fortune.

07-03-2018, 12:47 AM	#7
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate Chevrolet or GMC? __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989

07-03-2018, 05:57 PM	#8
raymond0275 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Larete Tejas Posts: 39	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate Chevrolet

07-03-2018, 08:22 PM	#9
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate This one is a pretty penny. Really not too bad when I can see a repop runs around $500 delivered https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F253406319097 Or for $350 shipping charge you can have a worse tailgate https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F352388088349 Attached Images Last edited by mikebte; 07-03-2018 at 08:28 PM.

07-03-2018, 08:32 PM	#10
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate And I would think a GMC would run more than a CHEVROLET. Nope, only $250 for a GMC https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F113124770865 Attached Images

07-05-2018, 03:25 PM	#11
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate I have resolved the case! People today are not aware that the tailgate goes to a specified vehicle. They are actually convinced that it is a back rest for a bench seat. So if you do a search for tailgate bench seats, your almost more likely to find the tailgate than you would be searching for the tailgate. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-1966-C...4AAOSwaYVbL9nH https://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-1966-C...gAAOSwKAJbL90N https://www.ebay.com/itm/WILL-SHIP-R...sAAOSwa3BaDzpU Attached Images

07-05-2018, 04:08 PM	#12
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate Not bench "seat" but bench "art." They are very popular for that. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

08-07-2018, 04:04 PM	#13
raymond0275 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Larete Tejas Posts: 39	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate Still Looking.

10-25-2018, 12:10 AM	#14
raymond0275 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Larete Tejas Posts: 39	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate Bump

10-25-2018, 12:48 PM	#15
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,666	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate looking for that $50 deal or you want someone to give you one? 2 still listed on ebay in the post above __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

11-09-2018, 10:13 AM	#16
raymond0275 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Larete Tejas Posts: 39	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate @ Ogre first of all nothing for free bro, second not looking for any $50.00 dls tailgate. Just don't want to pay a fortune for a tailgate, But thanks for your input. Last edited by raymond0275; 11-09-2018 at 10:17 AM. Reason: Misspell words.



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11-10-2018, 09:31 AM	#17
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate I don't think those tailgates would make very comfortable back rests. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

11-10-2018, 10:56 AM	#18
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate Raymond, Here are some links for you. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=17 http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?LID=8985 If you don't like these options, you're going to have to do what everybody else does by searching online used parts such as Craig's list and eBay. By the time you find one that's too far away that needs shipping, metal repair you're going to end up paying as much for a new one. Many many tailgates were destroyed in the years these ol' girls were used for what they were made to do...work their asses off, so many gates are beyond repair, if they're not all rusted out. Posting here over and over that you're still looking isn't going to find you one in my opinion. Search other related forums parts for sale sections such as The Stovebolt The HAMB etc. I am speaking from personal experience. I searched for 4 years for a gate and ended up buying a chinese one. Since then, I still haven't seen one for sale in my area that would have been acceptable. Cheers __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989

11-10-2018, 11:27 AM	#20
raymond0275 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Larete Tejas Posts: 39	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate @ FOOT STOMPER Yes, you are correct, however; I thought this website was an avenue where comradery among truck owners is viable. I was not aware that I could not post for help in finding a part or parts that I was seeking. I apologize for perturbing your day with my post. Thanks for your input.

11-10-2018, 01:25 PM	#21
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,666	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate now your just being a dick __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

11-12-2018, 11:38 PM	#24
raymond0275 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Larete Tejas Posts: 39	Re: 59-66 fleet side tailgate Thanks, Will do.

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