1981 F150 tailgate
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1981 F150 tailgate
Help...where in the world do you find replacement tailgate cables? I have searched high and low and the closest I can come up with is for years 83-86...and it indicates these are definitely not a compatible match. Thanks...any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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Junk yards are the place to go, usually.
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The early models didn't have cables, they had metal straps that folded. You might not have the original setup on your truck. Just go to the local store and buy the newer cables and see if they fit, they all carry them.
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Thanks guys...gave me something to go on! Trying to help my dad out and he swore they were nowhere to be found. Made a bet with him I could find them...no wonder I couldn't! He is original owner on the truck and I bear witness that it did have cables on it last. But, as noted it could very well not be the original setup. Was in an accident a long time ago and maybe they were changed out then... Appreciate it!
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It seems the straps are a part of the latch assymbly and must be bought together.
E0TZ-99431D76-A : Latch Assymbly Right Side.
E0TZ-99431D77-A : Latch Assymbly Left Side.
These are as rare as hens teeth, NOS.
Greensales has 4 Left sides and 7 Right sides.
It also does not include the Rubber Bumpers to keep the straps from rattling.
E0TZ-9944482-A (Two Needed)
E0TZ-99439A00-B (Two needed)
Junkyard would be your best bet.
E0TZ-99431D76-A : Latch Assymbly Right Side.
E0TZ-99431D77-A : Latch Assymbly Left Side.
These are as rare as hens teeth, NOS.
Greensales has 4 Left sides and 7 Right sides.
It also does not include the Rubber Bumpers to keep the straps from rattling.
E0TZ-9944482-A (Two Needed)
E0TZ-99439A00-B (Two needed)
Junkyard would be your best bet.
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Thanks again...think we are going to go with the 21-1/8" 83-86 cables as replacements. Measured it and think they will fit nicely. Appreciate the heads up on Green Sales Co... Have a good weekend!
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1980/82 F100/350 Styleside Tailgate & misc parts.
EOTZ-9940700-A .. Styleside Tailgate / Obsolete
KARL KLEMENT FORD in Decatur TX has 1 = 800-422-5671.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 2 = 800-543-4959.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has 5 = 606-787-5293.
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EOTZ-99431D76-A .. Right Support Strap & Latch Assembly / Obsolete
B. F. WHITE MOTOR CO. in Stanton TX has 1 = 800-953-3321.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS has 1.
GREEN SALES CO. has 7.
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EOTZ-99431D77-A .. Left Support Strap & Latch Assy / Obsolete
B. F. WHITE MOTOR CO. has 1.
GREEN SALES CO. has 4.
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EOTZ-99439A00-B .. Tailgate Bumper / Obsolete
COLE-WHITNEY FORD in Lincoln ME has 5 = 207-794-6522.
SAHARA MOTORS in Delta UT has 10 = 435-864-4456.
HUNT FORD in La Plata MD has 18 = 301-870-3025.
PARTS INTERNATIONAL in Farmers Branch TX has 50 = 888-727-0418.
GREEN SALES CO. has 274.
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EOTZ-9944482-A .. Tailgate Support Retaining Bumper-2 mounting holes / Obsolete
COLE-WHITNEY FORD has 3.
B. F. WHITE MOTOR CO. has 4.
RED TAYLOR FORD in Corning AR has 6 = 870-857-3518.
KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has 8 = 800-816-2894.
PARTS INTERNATIONAL has 24.
GREEN SALES CO. has 67.
KARL KLEMENT FORD in Decatur TX has 1 = 800-422-5671.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 2 = 800-543-4959.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has 5 = 606-787-5293.
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EOTZ-99431D76-A .. Right Support Strap & Latch Assembly / Obsolete
B. F. WHITE MOTOR CO. in Stanton TX has 1 = 800-953-3321.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS has 1.
GREEN SALES CO. has 7.
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EOTZ-99431D77-A .. Left Support Strap & Latch Assy / Obsolete
B. F. WHITE MOTOR CO. has 1.
GREEN SALES CO. has 4.
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EOTZ-99439A00-B .. Tailgate Bumper / Obsolete
COLE-WHITNEY FORD in Lincoln ME has 5 = 207-794-6522.
SAHARA MOTORS in Delta UT has 10 = 435-864-4456.
HUNT FORD in La Plata MD has 18 = 301-870-3025.
PARTS INTERNATIONAL in Farmers Branch TX has 50 = 888-727-0418.
GREEN SALES CO. has 274.
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EOTZ-9944482-A .. Tailgate Support Retaining Bumper-2 mounting holes / Obsolete
COLE-WHITNEY FORD has 3.
B. F. WHITE MOTOR CO. has 4.
RED TAYLOR FORD in Corning AR has 6 = 870-857-3518.
KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has 8 = 800-816-2894.
PARTS INTERNATIONAL has 24.
GREEN SALES CO. has 67.
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I saw a set of straps at my local pull a part yesterday. They were on a 78. Maybe they would work. On my 82 it had one cable on it when I got it, I put another one from jy, cost about three dollars.
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Maybe they would work. 
Didn't you see the FORD PART NUMBERS and their APPLICATIONS I listed in post #8 for the 1980/82 straps, tailgate and etc? Post #3 has similar info: The Right & Left straps are different and they include the latches!
1978 same right/left, do not include the latches and fit: 1964/66 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100/4WD / 1967/79 F100/350 = C4TZ-9944400-A.
Geez, it took me 30 minutes to research and type that crap, then you either failed to read it, or read post #3, or haven't a clue. If you don't know for sure, keep out, because all you're doing is confusing peeps.
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The main reason they won't work is the straps 1964/1979 disconnect with a quick fitting at the latch and are bolted to the bed.
The 1980-1982 are the other way around. Bolted and riveted to the latch, and disconnects with a quick fitting at the bed. Presumably so the straps come off with the tailgate and don't rattle around with the tailgate removed.
The 1980-1982 are the other way around. Bolted and riveted to the latch, and disconnects with a quick fitting at the bed. Presumably so the straps come off with the tailgate and don't rattle around with the tailgate removed.
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NumberDummy - Do you know a good resource for classic mustang numbers? I have a 1969 with a C6 and there is a tag "ATO Racing Transmission Model 5600 ATO Performance products California 800 636 4ATO". The houseing has a large FOMOCO casting, but I'm trying to find out some info about this "ATO" trans ... original, factory, modified, rebuilt, non-original, etc. Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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NumberDummy - Do you know a good resource for classic mustang numbers? I have a 1969 with a C6 and there is a tag "ATO Racing Transmission Model 5600 ATO Performance products California 800 636 4ATO". The houseing has a large FOMOCO casting, but I'm trying to find out some info about this "ATO" trans ... original, factory, modified, rebuilt, non-original, etc. Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Thanks ... I can't seem to find anything on ATO or when they went out of business. Are you familiar with them? Was it modified pre or post production ... I assume post. I was able to find some casting numbers, but I think the numbers that match it to the vin are on top of the housing, and I'll have to drop the trans to verify - is that correct?
Thanks for your time, you're a super valuable resource.
Thanks for your time, you're a super valuable resource.