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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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56 tailgate on a 52?

A tailgate has just popped up for sale.....about a mile from home....so I will grab it. It's supposed to be a 56 tailgate - will it fit better on my 52 or my garage wall?

To put this in perspective, do you think there are any Aussie ute parts a mile from your house, and for sale?????
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 11:38 PM
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It will fit, but the latch setup is slightly different. Might not stay closed without some minor rework. Certainly would look great on the wall.

Actually, I do know a guy within a mile from my house with a '35 Ute he brought over from your neck of the woods. I'm sure he has extra parts, and anything is for sale for the right price.
 
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I don't know a lot about the F1, but the F100 had a short / narrow or long / wide box - which had different size 'gates.
 
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