[tcb] Re: need gates

Mark,

I have posted an open ended request (WTB) for a rear bay gate for over 3 months 
on the samba and have had only one reply and he wouldn't send me any photos.

Let's take a look at yours before you spend $2K for something that doesn't fit 
right anyway.

I have also seen some pretty nice trucks with wooden slats instead of proper 
gates.  All you need are the hingles from the metal gates if they are beyond 
saving.

I welded and bondo my back gate enough to look presentable until I can find 
something better.


----- Original Message ----
From: Mark Sawyer <mechmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, October 8, 2007 1:12:24 PM
Subject: [tcb] Re: need gates

The passenger side and rear gate are still in reasonable shape. the drivers 
side gate where the hinges attach has been patched in the past and I don't 
think they will take patching again. There is about a 6" rust hole around each 
hinge area. 

sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
Mark:  Gates are a real problem and I don't think Gearson's gates are worth 
nearly what they are asking for them.  It is an item that is findable if you 
look hard enough and they are also an item that any good body man can bring 
back to life if they are not really far gone.  Usual problem is being bent in 
the middle, i.e., not straight, and rust rot in the lower part of the channel.  
They have got to be really far gone before I would buy one of the repops for a 
replacement at the current asking prices.  A fair swap meet price for one 
fairly decent gate is somewhere in the ball park of $200-$250.
Sammie

Mark Sawyer <mechmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Anyone have any gates for a 68 double cab. mainly need the drivers side.


       
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