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| | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 283 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 283 | In general, how are the after market tailgates as far as quality is concerned. My own 1958 Fleetside tail gate is rusted but not requiring too much straightening, just a lot of removing of the rust pits. I am trying to decide if replacing it is the best way to proceed? Or do they require to much fussing. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | I guess it would depend on where you get it. I have a repop on my 37 that was/is very exceptable.
However, if I was looking for one today I'd buy one from Mar-K. They have a name for excellent quality and its made here in the USA. They contribute to stovebolt page and you can find them in the "bed forum".
at the price of sandblasting and body work these days you will probably be better off buying one unless you can do all the work yourself. Just my opinion.. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 283 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 283 | I guess it would depend on where you get it. I have a repop on my 37 that was/is very exceptable.
However, if I was looking for one today I'd buy one from Mar-K. They have a name for excellent quality and its made here in the USA. They contribute to stovebolt page and you can find them in the "bed forum".
at the price of sandblasting and body work these days you will probably be better off buying one unless you can do all the work yourself. Just my opinion.. Unfortunately they do not make one like the original for my truck. Theirs does not require the chains. Which is what I am looking for. Any thoughts for other vendors?
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