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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Tailgate question

Did Ford make tailgates without the FORD raised letters stamped in it. The reason I ask, is that I may replace my daughters tailgate. 1975 F100 Ranger xlt. Her gate has all the trim pieces. I wonder if under the center trim panel, is the raised FORD or is it flat. I dont want to start taking off trim to find out.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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No but the aftermarket does make gates without raised letters and they are not nearly as good of quality as the gates with raised letters.
 
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You should expect to find the F-O-R-D letters underneath, although they're probably not painted. Some reproduction tailgates come sans lettering.
 
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And some tailgates had " MERCURY " on them instead of " F O R D " ...
... those were rare on some Mercury trucks from Canada. A neighbor of ours in the late '70s had one with a topper.

 
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