66 fleetside tailgate latch/chain pictures - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MikeB** · 06-03-2007, 05:02 PM

I am working on a 66 Fleetisde that has none of the original tailgate hardware. I'd appreciate seeing some pictures of the factory pieces, as well as any aftermarket stuff available.

Thanks, Mike

*LILRED66* · 06-03-2007, 06:27 PM

Here are a few pictures of the tail gate hardware. I really like the stealth latches on the red '65 Chevy C10 lwb fleet. The previous owner did this, but I really like them.

salazar44 · 06-03-2007, 07:07 PM

wow... thats nice. does anyone know how they did that?

*LILRED66* · 06-03-2007, 07:22 PM

The latches are called Stealth latches. I have seen them in some of the aftermarket truck supplier's catalogs and websites. One of the sites is: http://classicparts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=11-328P They sell them in a kit, but it does not include the cylinders. The cylinders look like they came off a late model hatchback car. They work excellent and they are very smooth and no more paint chips.

Tony

**ChiefRocka** · 06-03-2007, 07:24 PM

Use the GM 80's style seatbelts....the small stainless looking ones.

Weld the 'male' part to the gate, and the 'female' recepticle part to the bed. Works great...thinking about doing it to the Chief soon.

John

*LILRED66* · 06-03-2007, 07:30 PM

This is a good site for tailgate latch options:

http://www.persh.org/Pickup/IdeaPage.htm

This has the seat belt option John mentioned. There a few other good methods, that allow the factory chains to be removed.

Tony

06-03-2007, 05:02 PM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,430	66 fleetside tailgate latch/chain pictures I am working on a 66 Fleetisde that has none of the original tailgate hardware. I'd appreciate seeing some pictures of the factory pieces, as well as any aftermarket stuff available. Thanks, Mike __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

06-03-2007, 06:27 PM	#2
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 66 fleetside tailgate latch/chain pictures Here are a few pictures of the tail gate hardware. I really like the stealth latches on the red '65 Chevy C10 lwb fleet. The previous owner did this, but I really like them. Attached Images

06-03-2007, 07:07 PM	#3
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: 66 fleetside tailgate latch/chain pictures wow... thats nice. does anyone know how they did that? __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

06-03-2007, 07:22 PM	#4
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 66 fleetside tailgate latch/chain pictures The latches are called Stealth latches. I have seen them in some of the aftermarket truck supplier's catalogs and websites. One of the sites is: http://classicparts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=11-328P They sell them in a kit, but it does not include the cylinders. The cylinders look like they came off a late model hatchback car. They work excellent and they are very smooth and no more paint chips. Tony Last edited by LILRED66; 06-03-2007 at 07:27 PM.

06-03-2007, 07:24 PM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: 66 fleetside tailgate latch/chain pictures Use the GM 80's style seatbelts....the small stainless looking ones. Weld the 'male' part to the gate, and the 'female' recepticle part to the bed. Works great...thinking about doing it to the Chief soon. John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-03-2007, 07:30 PM	#6
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 66 fleetside tailgate latch/chain pictures This is a good site for tailgate latch options: http://www.persh.org/Pickup/IdeaPage.htm This has the seat belt option John mentioned. There a few other good methods, that allow the factory chains to be removed. Tony



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