One possible thing to check if the tailgate chains aren't the "correct
length". Check to see if the tailgate hinges have been moved up or down.
On my '47-2, some PO moved the hinges up a bit....probably because the
original holes for the bolts had rusted out or been stripped out. New holes
were drilled slightly above the original holes....making the tailgate sit
higher on the bed. Chains posed no problem for me because I made my own for
about $6, bolts and all. Interesting what you can do with a little hardware
(especially when you're a cheapskate).
Tom Caperton
47-2nd 3100....in Whiteville, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: <MKlepp4335@cs.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Has this ever happened to you?
> In a message dated 7/12/00 1:50:56 PM Central Daylight Time,
> jonesal@u.washington.edu writes:
>
> << That's weird. I ordered chains from Chevy Duty about a year ago, and
they
> are the perfect fit and length......Hmmmmm....... >>
>
> Mine were fine too.
>
> Mike Klepp
> '48 3100
> Wichita Falls, TX
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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