Hi all,


I am restoring a little at a time a 1973 Ford F100 shortbed. I have a new/used tailgate in pretty good shape except the hinge pockets are worn, especially the pocket portion facing upward when the tailgate is up.


I think the best solution might be to cut or grind out the existing pocket and weld in a tube or pipe machined to the correct diameters.


Does anyone make a repair kit like this? Thanks.

 

my 79 F150 tailgate has one of these missing, I haven't had any luck trying to find a replacement...so I think I'll watch the responses here

 

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