Tailgate latches
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Tailgate latches
I just pulled home a '57 f100 (love it). The tailgate is really beat-up and the latches aren't attached to anything but the chains.
I ordered the shop manual to help with some of the issues, but I'd love to get some of it squared away.
Does anyone have a close up shot of how the latches operate?
I ordered the shop manual to help with some of the issues, but I'd love to get some of it squared away.
Does anyone have a close up shot of how the latches operate?
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Steve, after thinking about it, I believe the OP is referring to the hook assembly on the ends of the chains that attach to the eyes on the bed.
That still won't get any photos out of me, a true tech-tard. Can you help him out?
That still won't get any photos out of me, a true tech-tard. Can you help him out?
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I have not seen a flareside close up, Gary.Your description of a lever, that is accurate as to what is on the end of the chains on a styleside. Guess I'll get out the shop manual.
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Thanks guys. I really appreciate it. I ordered a shop manual and it should be here by Thursday (I hope).
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Well, stay tuned, I'm sure someone will know. Maybe stylesides are built that way. To tell the whole truth I kinda wish mine was a 9' styleside, then I'd paint it tu-tone like Teddy style. Flaresides don't tu-tone very well. And I think a 9' styleside is even more rare yet! Oh, and welcome to the clubhouse for orphans!
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B7C-9944456-B .. Styleside Tailgate Chain & Bracket Assy / Right/Left is the same / Obsolete
1957/60 F100/350 / 1961/65 F100/250 4WD / 1961/66 F350 (only F350's have the 9' bed) / 1962/63 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F250 4WD.
GRIESEL MOTOR CO. in Okarche OK has ONE = 405-263-7242 / No other Ford Dealer, no obsolete parts vendor has any.
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