Lockable tailgate handle
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: New Zealand
I had an '88 F150 that had a locking cover for the tailgate latch, which prevented the tailgate from being both opened or removed. It was a roughly triangular shaped, keyed, steel cover that locked over the tailgate latch.
When I had the truck there was no topper on it, but there had been previously.........the latch cover was in the glovebox.
That truck is still in my area, I'll try to catch up with the new owner & see if there is a brand name etc on it.
When I had the truck there was no topper on it, but there had been previously.........the latch cover was in the glovebox.
That truck is still in my area, I'll try to catch up with the new owner & see if there is a brand name etc on it.
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,561
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From: New Zealand
Just found it on line, but maybe there's no 80-86 version
Pop Lock Tailgate Lock for F Series Ford Trucks | eBay
Pop Lock Tailgate Lock for F Series Ford Trucks | eBay
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,100
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From: Georgia
So tailgates are commonly stolen? I didn't know that. Food for thought since I just replaced my crappy aftermarket one with a good used OEM tailgate.
It looks like it would be fairly easy to make a locking cover for the handle like the Pop Lock on ebay.
It looks like it would be fairly easy to make a locking cover for the handle like the Pop Lock on ebay.
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