Grilles are still around and can be found, but tailgates with the proper
script are very difficult to find as they are not reproduced to the best of
my knowledge. I have heard of people buying a new tailgate without any
script and then grafting the centre section in of a used tailgate. A lot of
work or a lot of money if you are paying someone. A reproduction decal is
available with the proper GMC script on it, and I bought a blank new
tailgate and will be applying the new decal. Not 100% correct but as they
say...... good from far, but far from good!.
Blaine Dumkee
Fort Smith NT
Canada
http://photos.yahoo.com/bdumkee
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jason Stern
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 8:00 AM
To: 'Ole Trucks'
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] back to the real world...GMC parts
Hi Mark,
I have a 58 GMC Step, but for some reason unbeknownst to me, the PO
swapped out everything and tried to make it a Chevy. They put a Chevy
grill in it, tailgate, and turned the GMC Gauge over in the cab and
punched holes in it. For years I thought I owned a Chevy, until helpful
listers solved my "why do I have a GMC style gauge cluster in a Chevy
truck?" question.
Is there anywhere to get GMC grilles and tailgates?
Jason
58 GMC Step
Denham Springs, LA
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I'd also like to discuss the parts shortage with any other 58/59 GMC
owners.
Mark Noakes
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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