And now for something completely different...not!!

[bncinwv]

With all the recent re-hashing of the never-ending G614 debate and the requisite battles between proponents and opponents, perhaps it is time to take a break and address a more civilized topic such as..........
V-shaped louvered tailgates that are adorned with??????
Ouch, daggone it, that's gonna leave a mark!!
Hee Hee!!
Bingo

[Ozz]

Did your truck get a bo-bo? Easy to do.

[lasater]

Hmm. V-shaped tail-gates! This past spring my DW thought that we had a V-shaped tail-gate on our Dodge. After 10 years of hooking up/unhooking, we backed the Monty into our back yard parking spot, dropped the front landing gear, unhooked from the B&W, disconnected the the break-away cable and umbilical. Then she slammed the tail-gate shut and said, "Go ahead."

I did.

It cost me $800 for paint and labor plus $450 for parts to replace the tail-gate.

Oh well. She felt so bad that the next day, I stuck my head up my...arm pit...and backed into a driveway gate.

Now, she doesn't feel so bad.

[bncinwv]

No worry, Ozz. The post is in reference to a thread we had to pass time during the winter a few years ago. I believe some of the original participants are still on the MOC and will hopefully be along shortly to chastise me!! Simply trying to provide some levity to offset the winter doldrums again. Gotta have something to do besides repetitive crashes of the Christmas helicopter toy! Can't camp until our annual Easter expedition! For the curious ones, that have time to waste, here is the original thread complete with it's meandering in and out of relevance.
Louvered Tailgates
Bingo

[tim43]

Still have the "V" tailgate I had on the 04 Silverado sitting in the back yard. The 2011 tailgates are taller and the old one didn't fit. Anyway, I like the tailgate camera on the new one. Just have to be careful not to bash it.

[Mrs. CountryGuy]

Now, Bingo, that thread got a lot of love and not so much love from many, and I have sworn off participation in another (HAHAHAHA)

But, I still think vgates with bling would be "eye catching".



Shame on you for bringing it up again!

[Bill-N-Donna]

quote:Originally posted by bncinwv

No worry, Ozz. The post is in reference to a thread we had to pass time during the winter a few years ago. I believe some of the original participants are still on the MOC and will hopefully be along shortly to chastise me!! Simply trying to provide some levity to offset the winter doldrums again. Gotta have something to do besides repetitive crashes of the Christmas helicopter toy! Can't camp until our annual Easter expedition! For the curious ones, that have time to waste, here is the original thread complete with it's meandering in and out of relevance.
Louvered Tailgates
Bingo

Hey Bingo, what are we going to talk about after this runs its course?
There’s still a lot of winter left.
Perhaps living in the mountains has something to do with it.
Hmmmm, the movie “The Shinning” comes to mind for some reason!

BTW, never had one, don't need it, don't want it!
Now that I've said that...

[steelpony5555]

I had thought of getting one of those V-gates but it seems that there is a small area that the pin can back thru. Figured one day I would back up and be off a bit and whack!!! So I kept the factory gate and try hard not to forget to put it down. Some times I worry more about leaving it down and driving off with the trailer.......

[Trailer Trash 2]

I have a V gate for sale. a person could get better milage after it is installed.

[The Oldguard]

Bingo, how about Lucy in the sky with “Diamond Studs”

[DQDick]

Still got my V gate and the backup camera installed in it still works like new! If you're looking for a good winter thread to start the sparks flying just mention that your V gate has a gun installed

[bigskyjimmy]

COOL! it would keep the tailgaters off my butt

[pineranch]

I'll start. Thinking about adding one of these in place of the rear window to eliminate tailgaters.
http://s1190.beta.photobucket.com/us...06173131449083
Mike

[DQDick]

That would work. The ranch trucks in our part of the world mostly have a hydraulic bale spear mounted on the back. I've heard of them taking the truck to town and being tailgated on the interstate and lowering the spear. That would definitely make you respect your stopping distance.

[bigskyjimmy]

LOL EVER BETTER!! Jousting Going Medieval Man!!!!

[Mynabird]

quote:Originally posted by lasater

Hmm. V-shaped tail-gates! This past spring my DW thought that we had a V-shaped tail-gate on our Dodge. After 10 years of hooking up/unhooking, we backed the Monty into our back yard parking spot, dropped the front landing gear, unhooked from the B&W, disconnected the the break-away cable and umbilical. Then she slammed the tail-gate shut and said, "Go ahead."

I did.

It cost me $800 for paint and labor plus $450 for parts to replace the tail-gate.

Oh well. She felt so bad that the next day, I stuck my head up my...arm pit...and backed into a driveway gate.

Now, she doesn't feel so bad.

Is that backup camera still missing???

[exav8tr]

quote:Originally posted by lasater

Hmm. V-shaped tail-gates! This past spring my DW thought that we had a V-shaped tail-gate on our Dodge. After 10 years of hooking up/unhooking, we backed the Monty into our back yard parking spot, dropped the front landing gear, unhooked from the B&W, disconnected the the break-away cable and umbilical. Then she slammed the tail-gate shut and said, "Go ahead."

I did.

It cost me $800 for paint and labor plus $450 for parts to replace the tail-gate.

Oh well. She felt so bad that the next day, I stuck my head up my...arm pit...and backed into a driveway gate.

Now, she doesn't feel so bad.

Brad, You did the honorable thing, (guys do that, you know), by backing into the gate, thus making her feel better. Good job!!!!

[exav8tr]

quote:Originally posted by Bill-N-Donna

How about, are you ready? Decorative Mud Flaps, Montana Logo or something else.......

[exav8tr]

quote:Originally posted by DQDick

Still got my V gate and the backup camera installed in it still works like new! If you're looking for a good winter thread to start the sparks flying just mention that your V gate has a gun installed

Since I'm on a roll tonight, how about a TMRL (that's military jargon for: Tailgate Mounted Rocket Launcher). You can find them on the Military surplus web sites. (NOT)!!

[exav8tr]

quote:Originally posted by pineranch

I'll start. Thinking about adding one of these in place of the rear window to eliminate tailgaters.
http://s1190.beta.photobucket.com/us...06173131449083
Mike

Maybe we could get Jim Osborne (OZZ), to fabricate some of these and we could mount them on the back of the Monty......