67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jessewebb · 08-26-2017, 08:31 AM

I came across a GMC tailgate. I don't think it's a repop. Can anyone tell me how I can be sure? I know it's heavy and it's in great shape. All the hardware is on it also.

**clay68c10** · 08-26-2017, 09:35 AM

It should be 18ga metal, and I think all the original ones had seam sealer on the bottom edge where the spot welds are.

There may be other indications, but I don't know them.

Looks like a nice straight gate.

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-26-2017, 10:06 AM

Any spot welds through the lowered area where the handle cutout is, you can usually know by looking there and a row of spot welds going down the sides about a 1/2 inch to inch from the edge of tailgate. It looks like a repop to me from this picture so far, but I could be wrong, Trevor

jessewebb · 08-26-2017, 01:41 PM

Here's more pics. I'm leaning towards repop after the replies. Maybe these will help.

**clay68c10** · 08-26-2017, 03:22 PM

Good call on the spot welds 71, I forgot about that.

Either way, that's a nice tailgate.

rockyrivermark · 08-27-2017, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

Good call on the spot welds 71, I forgot about that.

Either way, that's a nice tailgate.

So with the visible spot welds it's original right?
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**71blksuper4x4** · 08-27-2017, 12:51 PM

No, still looks repop.

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-27-2017, 01:10 PM

Look for spot welds on the front side. Repops don't have spot welds that weld the front to the back panel. This is what I believe "stiffens" the gates dramatically. Don't know why they haven't ever still done them like that.

bluek5 · 08-27-2017, 02:08 PM

On the inside lower left corner there are a couple of numbers stamped in the gate. I have a couple of take off tailgates that have the stamp.

bluek5 · 08-27-2017, 02:09 PM

Another

jessewebb · 08-27-2017, 09:41 PM

Thanks guys. That helps a lot. There is spot welds under the handle and down the insides on the ends

jessewebb · 08-27-2017, 09:43 PM

That's not much of a pic of the latch but I seen what you were referring to. So it has the spot welds. So does that mean a original?

rsgt · 08-27-2017, 10:47 PM

I do not know if it helps but my original chevrolet one weighs 58 Lb

jessewebb · 08-28-2017, 03:39 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I really appreciate it. I'm going with original. It is constructed identical to my 69 Chevy. I know its original. ��

**special-K** · 08-29-2017, 09:41 AM

From what I understand, when tilgates were first introduced the spot welds for outer to inner welds were missing. That's why they got a reputation for bending easily. But theere are better welded gates being made now...and for quite a few years. There are more than one maker. Tri-Plus parts are same gauge, and as far as I know, same weight as factory.

From what I see, the factory gates are dimpled (more visible) at the spot welds across the inset and the repops aren't.

**D.PASSMORE** · 08-29-2017, 10:52 AM

Re-pops weight alot less that OE tailgates. Got a bathroom scale?

08-26-2017, 08:31 AM	#1
jessewebb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: beckley, WV. Posts: 823	67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? I came across a GMC tailgate. I don't think it's a repop. Can anyone tell me how I can be sure? I know it's heavy and it's in great shape. All the hardware is on it also. Attached Images __________________ *Pete* The worst I ever had was wonderful *69 SWB* work in progress *97 Ranger* 6in. lift on 35's *04 325i* lady's ride Last edited by jessewebb; 08-26-2017 at 08:33 AM. Reason: ad picture

08-26-2017, 09:35 AM	#2
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,883	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? It should be 18ga metal, and I think all the original ones had seam sealer on the bottom edge where the spot welds are. There may be other indications, but I don't know them. Looks like a nice straight gate. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

08-26-2017, 10:06 AM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? Any spot welds through the lowered area where the handle cutout is, you can usually know by looking there and a row of spot welds going down the sides about a 1/2 inch to inch from the edge of tailgate. It looks like a repop to me from this picture so far, but I could be wrong, Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

08-26-2017, 01:41 PM	#4
jessewebb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: beckley, WV. Posts: 823	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? Here's more pics. I'm leaning towards repop after the replies. Maybe these will help. Attached Images __________________ *Pete* The worst I ever had was wonderful *69 SWB* work in progress *97 Ranger* 6in. lift on 35's *04 325i* lady's ride

08-26-2017, 03:22 PM	#5
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,883	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? Good call on the spot welds 71, I forgot about that. Either way, that's a nice tailgate. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

08-27-2017, 12:51 PM	#7
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? No, still looks repop. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

08-27-2017, 01:10 PM	#8
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? Look for spot welds on the front side. Repops don't have spot welds that weld the front to the back panel. This is what I believe "stiffens" the gates dramatically. Don't know why they haven't ever still done them like that. Attached Images __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

08-27-2017, 02:08 PM	#9
bluek5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lehi,Utah Posts: 1,330	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? On the inside lower left corner there are a couple of numbers stamped in the gate. I have a couple of take off tailgates that have the stamp. Attached Images

08-27-2017, 02:09 PM	#10
bluek5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lehi,Utah Posts: 1,330	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? Another Attached Images

08-27-2017, 09:41 PM	#11
jessewebb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: beckley, WV. Posts: 823	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? Thanks guys. That helps a lot. There is spot welds under the handle and down the insides on the ends Attached Images __________________ *Pete* The worst I ever had was wonderful *69 SWB* work in progress *97 Ranger* 6in. lift on 35's *04 325i* lady's ride

08-27-2017, 09:43 PM	#12
jessewebb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: beckley, WV. Posts: 823	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? That's not much of a pic of the latch but I seen what you were referring to. So it has the spot welds. So does that mean a original? __________________ *Pete* The worst I ever had was wonderful *69 SWB* work in progress *97 Ranger* 6in. lift on 35's *04 325i* lady's ride

08-27-2017, 10:47 PM	#13
rsgt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lowell AR Posts: 360	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? I do not know if it helps but my original chevrolet one weighs 58 Lb __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698292

08-28-2017, 03:39 PM	#14
jessewebb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: beckley, WV. Posts: 823	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? Thanks for all the replies. I really appreciate it. I'm going with original. It is constructed identical to my 69 Chevy. I know its original. �� __________________ *Pete* The worst I ever had was wonderful *69 SWB* work in progress *97 Ranger* 6in. lift on 35's *04 325i* lady's ride

08-29-2017, 09:41 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? From what I understand, when tilgates were first introduced the spot welds for outer to inner welds were missing. That's why they got a reputation for bending easily. But theere are better welded gates being made now...and for quite a few years. There are more than one maker. Tri-Plus parts are same gauge, and as far as I know, same weight as factory. From what I see, the factory gates are dimpled (more visible) at the spot welds across the inset and the repops aren't. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-29-2017, 10:52 AM	#16
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,047	Re: 67-72 GMC Tailgate Fleetside ??? Re-pops weight alot less that OE tailgates. Got a bathroom scale? __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)



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