Tailgate question
08-01-2016, 10:42 AM
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Tailgate question
Maybe this is a stupid question, but, will a 73-79 tailgate fit on a bump?
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if the bump tailgate will fit on a dent than a dent tailgate should fit on a bump.
08-01-2016, 10:55 AM
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I wonder if maybe the body lines wouldn't line up. Reason I'm asking, I have a guy selling a really nice dentside tailgate.
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08-01-2016, 12:28 PM
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I see the body lines don't match, but, that doesn't look that bad.
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It will(fit), they don't(match), it doesn't(look bad)....
08-01-2016, 12:39 PM
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Yeah....what you said, Garrett....LOL
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Feel free to rearrange my previous statement into whatever order you prefer....
08-01-2016, 01:09 PM
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'Could eye the trick by painting the back like recently did I on my '70 LBB.
08-01-2016, 01:50 PM
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There are a few small things I could do, sheet metal wise, to make the lines look like they belong.....
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Maybe this is a stupid question, but, will a 73-79 tailgate fit on a bump?
While it will fit, ALL the mounting hardware is different except the supports aka scissors.
08-02-2016, 07:33 AM
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Yeah, and the more I look, I'm thinking just go ahead and combine the two bumpside tailgates I have to make one good one.
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Yeah, and the more I look, I'm thinking just go ahead and combine the two bumpside tailgates I have to make one good one.
There you go Pat. I would also. At the same time maybe you can give your tailgate handle a unique Pat special location and swing like Randle did.
Maybe a beer tap handle?
08-02-2016, 10:06 AM
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Now there's something to ponder......
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Check this out. I googled originally to post a pic of one to be funny. But I found you can buy them "personalized".
www.homewetbar.com .
08-01-2016, 10:49 AM
Maybe a beer tap handle?
