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**Clyde65** · 02-05-2018, 08:44 AM

I am not a fan of the chains so looking for tailgate latch ideas.

Thanks in advance!!

vin63 · 02-05-2018, 09:27 AM

Mar-K hidden latch kit with their stainless link conversion.

**raidmagic** · 02-05-2018, 10:33 AM

Love the chains myself but you could do a budget latch set up with some 80's GM seatbelts. Cut the belts off and attach the male side to the tailgate and the female side to the bed.

**contagious102** · 02-05-2018, 12:50 PM

Mar-K hidden latch kit with their stainless link conversion. What I use and love them.
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LVPhotos · 02-05-2018, 01:41 PM

Mar-K hidden links with boat ss latches. Funny my review from 2010 still there.

**Clyde65** · 02-05-2018, 02:29 PM

Ok, sounds like it’s Mar-k then

I was looking at these but wanted more reviews and opinions.

Thanks Guys!!

vin63 · 02-05-2018, 06:05 PM

I had tried a couple of different solutions before, including one from Pro's Picks, but the Mar-K kit was far and away the best engineered and quality. A couple of different shots of the components installed:

Chevystep · 02-05-2018, 06:53 PM

Anyone used them on a stepside? Picts?

LVPhotos · 02-05-2018, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevystep

Anyone used them on a stepside? Picts?

Different kit. Hit the web site for Mar-K

**Clyde65** · 02-05-2018, 09:22 PM

Vin63, I LOVE that green!!!

**dean jendro** · 02-06-2018, 11:35 AM

Works just as well on a step side. Mar-K is the only way to go.

02-05-2018, 08:44 AM	#1
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Tailgate latches- what are you using? I am not a fan of the chains so looking for tailgate latch ideas. Thanks in advance!! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-05-2018, 09:27 AM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tailgate latches- what are you using? Mar-K hidden latch kit with their stainless link conversion. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

02-05-2018, 10:33 AM	#3
raidmagic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 420	Re: Tailgate latches- what are you using? Love the chains myself but you could do a budget latch set up with some 80's GM seatbelts. Cut the belts off and attach the male side to the tailgate and the female side to the bed.

02-05-2018, 12:50 PM	#4
contagious102 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Semmes,Al. Posts: 407	Re: Tailgate latches- what are you using? Mar-K hidden latch kit with their stainless link conversion. What I use and love them. __________________ __________________ Go Fast and Have Fun.!! My pro street build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551185 Last edited by contagious102; 02-05-2018 at 01:01 PM.

02-05-2018, 01:41 PM	#5
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: Tailgate latches- what are you using? Mar-K hidden links with boat ss latches. Funny my review from 2010 still there. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

02-05-2018, 02:29 PM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Tailgate latches- what are you using? Ok, sounds like it’s Mar-k then I was looking at these but wanted more reviews and opinions. Thanks Guys!! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-05-2018, 06:05 PM	#7
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tailgate latches- what are you using? I had tried a couple of different solutions before, including one from Pro's Picks, but the Mar-K kit was far and away the best engineered and quality. A couple of different shots of the components installed: Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

02-05-2018, 06:53 PM	#8
Chevystep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Comfort, TX Posts: 142	Re: Tailgate latches- what are you using? Anyone used them on a stepside? Picts?

02-05-2018, 09:22 PM	#10
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Tailgate latches- what are you using? Vin63, I LOVE that green!!! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-06-2018, 11:35 AM	#11
dean jendro Old and crusty Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 462	Re: Tailgate latches- what are you using? Works just as well on a step side. Mar-K is the only way to go. Attached Images __________________ 65 Chevy long wide daily driver - SOLD! 64 Chevy Short Step LS



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