Maiden Speed

10/09/2026

New product release about to drop? Yup, we are happy to announce we have developed a tailgate support system for our beloved Stepside GM’s. Our system allows for full adjustability of the tailgate, removes the trunnions, and supports 200 pounds! More information, photos, and installs instructions coming soon.

09/30/2026

Was able to snap some photos of the 1962 C10 equipped with our tailgate latch kit in the wild. No more chains, no more paint chips, no more using two hands to open your tailgate. Modern convenience with billet aluminum beauty.

09/16/2026

Video of one of our first customer installs! Travis is building a sweet LS powered ‘57 and we are very excited to be a part of it!

09/16/2026

And finally we have a functional website! You can view our tailgate kit and read through the instructions, there is the ability to purchase our product (more to come) using your credit card, and soon follow along with our shop builds!

https://maidenspeedinc.com/

Born from the lack of a suitable replacement for the antiquated chains. Chains that rattle, rust, and chip paint, products that require two hands and can still cause paint damage. Maiden Speed's Stepside Tailgate Conversion Kit solves all of that, and added one handed use with a 6061 Billet Aluminum...

08/30/2026

Three flavors to choose from. Raw Billet to make it your own, Black Cerakote for that stealth look, and Polished, right at home on the show circuit.

08/19/2026

Did the first batch of production Stepside Tailgate Latch’s just arrive? Yes, yes they did and happy to report the changes made since prototyping have only made it better. After surface prepping and respective finishes, this batch is going to all the preorders with a few going on to stock!

07/26/2026

It’s all coming together now! Just waiting on the stars of the show, the billet machined pieces to be finished up. Tentative ship date on the first batch is the first week of August!

07/12/2026

First batch of latch cages and pins off to media blasting and Cerakoting!

07/03/2026

The creation of one of our latch pins. First we start with four laser cut .120 steel pieces which are then TIG welded together to create the pin cage. The cage is the dressed, counter sunk for the mounting bolts and Cerakoted (not pictured). The final piece is created by adding the spring and pin assembly. All welded, assembled, and coated in North Carolina!

06/26/2026

Stickers are here! Also filling our preorders where every drill/cut jig is 3D printed to ensure you only measure never and cut once!