Tailgate repair
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Tailgate repair
I have a 96 XLT f150 which has the chrome trim panel.. I tool
That off with intentions of just welding the holes up were the assembly was, well apparently that can't be done so with out warping or some problem so does anyone have any ideals bout covering them ourside of finding a new chroma
Panel or assembly cause I hate that stupid thing..
That off with intentions of just welding the holes up were the assembly was, well apparently that can't be done so with out warping or some problem so does anyone have any ideals bout covering them ourside of finding a new chroma
Panel or assembly cause I hate that stupid thing..
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Someone suggested sticking reflectors over the holes but that would look stupid I think.. But what years have the tailgate that has ford pressed into it I like those but would it fit mine?
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F-150, 250 & 350...
And IIRC, it was XL trucks that had the FORD tailgate, the XLT's were the Chrome Trim ones...
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But if your tailgate is otherwise in good shape, I don't think I'd go to the trouble of replacing it. What you could do is glue some ~1" square backing plates to the back side of each hole using some structural adhesive and then fill/finish the front side accordingly. The access panels should make this do-able.
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You might just want to look into a cheapie repro tailgate...I've used them in the past and they're decent quality, unlike other repro body panels. The repros don't have any holes drilled in them so you can either paint it solid or buy the FORD decal that goes in the corner-kind of makes it look 1997-style. IIRC, the last repro I bought cost something like 99.00 shipped. Whitney had them...
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The holes can be welded no problem, Just cant try and weld it all at one shot.
I would use panel adhesive and GLUE patches behind the holes, then use some filler to smooth out the inconsistencies
I would use panel adhesive and GLUE patches behind the holes, then use some filler to smooth out the inconsistencies
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