Anyone know of a commercially available inside bottom -panel for rust repair? Or perhaps a part of an existing tailgate that would work ?
Thanks.
Ever the optimist--Max!
Anyone know of a commercially available inside bottom -panel for rust repair? Or perhaps a part of an existing tailgate that would work ?
Thanks.
Ever the optimist--Max!
Run-em, I don't think that part is re-produced, unfortunately. I have a spare gate I bought that I'd like to fix someday. They make the outer skins, but I have never seen the inside part. Even just the lower 4" or so would really help.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
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1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
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2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Thanks, Laszlo. Kinda knew that. But does anyone have a suggestion on maybe what tailgate/ doorjamb to search out in the salvage yards? It is gonna be kinda hard to lug the existing lower gate thru the yards looking for a match.....I fell on the ice & am kinda one armed at present.
Madmooks (Mike) was going to try and re-pop the part to do this job, but his deal fell through.
I don't think you'll find anything that's even a close match. The closest thing might be the bottom of a 55-57 2-door wagon tailgate, but they're hard to find too.
It sounds like someone is making a complete repop tailgate, but it's going to be expensive.
If you haven't seen it yet, take a look at Robert's work...it may help give you some ideas. http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=2154
Last edited by chevynut; 12-25-2013 at 04:10 PM.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Hi Max,
Contact Randy at Quality Auto Repair in Traer, Iowa. He sells the bottom and sides.
qualitya@traer.net
Last edited by rockytopper R.I.P 5-13-2017; 03-18-2014 at 02:45 PM.
Bought the bottom center section from Randy @ Quality Auto Repair....it is a good piece. Now I just have to get the lower corners done.
Max
Got any pics of the part, run-em?
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Hi Max ,
Do you have any pictures of what he sent you & what's the price ?
Sid
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