Benkofop786
Junior Member
- Joined
- Oct 16, 2016
- Posts
- 1
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- Miami FL
- First Name
- Ben
- Truck Year
- 1979
- Truck Model
- GMC 1500
- Engine Size
- 383
Tailgate filler panel
- Thread starter Benkofop786
- Start date
Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
gmachinz
Harnessworx Inc
- Joined
- Nov 10, 2012
- Posts
- 762
- Reaction score
- 287
- Location
- Iowa
- First Name
- Jabin
- Truck Year
- 1986
- Truck Model
- K10
- Engine Size
- 350
Most of the GMC specific parts are not reproduced-nor will they be any time soon so yes, NOS GMC stuff is really high in price-that's just the nature of the beast.
- Joined
- Feb 5, 2014
- Posts
- 4,169
- Reaction score
- 3,036
- Location
- Kentucky
- First Name
- David
- Truck Year
- 1986
- Truck Model
- K10/LM7 5.3/4L60e/np208/3.73/32"
- Engine Size
- 10 yrs Air Force
1987 GMC Jimmy
Automobile Hoarder
- Joined
- Jan 23, 2016
- Posts
- 5,848
- Reaction score
- 2,387
- Location
- Mississippi
- First Name
- Jesse
- Truck Year
- 1987
- Truck Model
- V1500 Jimmy
- Engine Size
- 350
Oh, this looks nice. There's a neat write up on here and the other square body forums about how to bring back the shine on your tailgate filler panel or something along those lines. The letters can be taped off and painted. GMC letters on the grille and tailgate band are like a red with an orange undertone almost. I used Rustoleum "Lobster Red" when restoring my stock grille, and it was a perfect match. The grille turned out beautifully.
- Joined
- Feb 5, 2014
- Posts
- 4,169
- Reaction score
- 3,036
- Location
- Kentucky
- First Name
- David
- Truck Year
- 1986
- Truck Model
- K10/LM7 5.3/4L60e/np208/3.73/32"
- Engine Size
- 10 yrs Air Force
came across this in the "******** on craigslist" post:
https://flint.craigslist.org/pts/5806377612.html
http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243&page=1096&highlight=craigslist
https://flint.craigslist.org/pts/5806377612.html
http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243&page=1096&highlight=craigslist
75gmck25
Full Access Member
- Joined
- Oct 13, 2016
- Posts
- 2,038
- Reaction score
- 1,836
- Location
- Northern Virginia
- First Name
- Bruce
- Truck Year
- 1975
- Truck Model
- K25 Camper Special TH350 NP203
- Engine Size
- 5.7
I've found the GMC tailgate panels in the pick and pull junkyards, but nothing from the new parts places.
Also verify whether your GMC logo should be in the middle of the tailgate or to the left side. If you have a stock tailgate it will have the correct placement of the logo. I believe they put the GMC in the middle of the tailgate up through about 77, so I think your 79 would have it on the left. From what I recall, Chevrolet's have it on the right.
My '75 had GMC centered on the tailgate metal in raised letters, and the aluminum panel used the same placement. The way the trim panels attach to the tailgate also changed a little over the years, so if you get a junkyard part you need to make sure you get all the parts.
Bruce
Also verify whether your GMC logo should be in the middle of the tailgate or to the left side. If you have a stock tailgate it will have the correct placement of the logo. I believe they put the GMC in the middle of the tailgate up through about 77, so I think your 79 would have it on the left. From what I recall, Chevrolet's have it on the right.
My '75 had GMC centered on the tailgate metal in raised letters, and the aluminum panel used the same placement. The way the trim panels attach to the tailgate also changed a little over the years, so if you get a junkyard part you need to make sure you get all the parts.
Bruce
