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dalbuie



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:30 pm    Post subject: Chevy Tailgate Reply with quote

Hi,

I was wondering if the tailgate from a 1950 1/2 ton truck ebay link would fit a 1941 truck.

I know the 1941 truck should have a plain tailgate, but this is what's available - and I quite like the lettered one.

Cheers
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mmmmmmm not sure, from memory the later trucks have a wider cab, so is the back body, and therefore tailgate, wider too? perhaps a look at a Chevy parts website would shed some light (Carters?)

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dalbuie



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have tried the catalogues - but they don't give sizes.

The stovebolt forum reckons it can be done - but think I might just wait for the right ones!

The earlier ones fit - or so I'm told
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rick wrote:
mmmmmmm not sure, from memory the later trucks have a wider cab, so is the back body, and therefore tailgate, wider too?


Not necessarily, after all, they are both Stepside, in which case the buck should be a similar size. Tyre & wheel size increased, so possibly the tubs are bigger...

Leave it with me & I'll check.
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Scotty



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi D,

I've posted your question on Chevytalk.com, this is the link to the thread - 1950 Chevy Tailgate

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dalbuie



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Many thanks Scotty.

I'll keep an eye on the link today.

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dalbuie



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

After a bit of searching this morning found a site with all the Chevy manuals, booklets and specs online - http://chevy.tocmp.com/#year. Well worth bookmarking.

The 1941 tailgate is http://chevy.tocmp.com/chevyresto/4122.htm 48 1/2 inches and the 1950 tailgate http://chevy.tocmp.com/chevyresto/5061.htm is 50 inches.

I think you could make the 1950 one fit by using the old 1941 frame, could be worth the £20 to try Laughing

The 1938 - 40 tailgates are the same size as the 41's though.
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