This tailgate came to me with the "1940" Chevrolet pickup project I purchased. As it turned out, the bed on my truck is from the 1937 to 1939 series truck, so even if it was a Chevrolet tailgate, it wouldn't fit.
I am curious as to what year(s) GMC pickup it would fit.
Thanks!
Nick 1940 KC Model 1/2 Ton Pickup Project (with '37-'39 Bed and what we think is a '42-'46 Frame) Taos, New Mexico
Sure looks like the AD years 1947-53 gmc pickup tailgate. Fits 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton trucks The gmc stamped original is much rarer than the Chevrolet version.
Please Don’t let it go for cheap or to anyone who plans to modify it for a hack build It deserves to go to an original restoration. -s
Agree with 2ManyTrucks. The AD year beds were 50" wide inside which matches up with the width of the tailgate you have. Earlier beds were 48.5" inside. I don't believe that 40-47 Chevy tailgates were ever stamped with Chevy script, but were just plain.Not sure if GMC tailgates of that era had embossed logo.
That one is a very good survivor as far as original tailgates go. They were probably the first thing bent on a truck.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
