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Sep 16, 2015 | 03:00 PM

troyintahoe

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Tailgate question

I have an OEM 1965 tailgate. A little rough around the edges, needs dents removed, and some rust repair. I have a later, with the line around the letters, maybe 67 Tailgate that is pristine and matches my truck.

I'm leaning toward installing the incorrect tailgate because it just makes this easier and its already in great condition. Do you think I should repair and use the original or install the newer one?

Also, what is an approximate value of an original 1965 talgate with a few dents and some very mnor rust repair? Maybe I could sell the original and buy more part for my project.

Thanks Troy

Sep 16, 2015 | 05:04 PM

NumberDummy

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Originally Posted by troyintahoe

I have an OEM C4TZ 1964/66 Styleside tailgate. A little rough around the edges, needs dents removed, and some rust repair.

I have a later C7TZ 1967/72 Styleside tailgate with the ovate scallop line around the letters, that is pristine and matches my truck.

I'm leaning toward installing the incorrect (correct 'service part replacement') tailgate because it just makes this easier and its already in great condition.

Do you think I should repair and use the original or install the newer one?

Also, what is an approximate value of an original 1964/66 tailgate with a few dents and some very mnor rust repair? Maybe I could sell the original and buy more part for my project.

C4TZ-9940700-A .. Styleside Tailgate / Obsolete

1964/66 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100 4WD
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C7TZ-9940700-A .. Styleside Tailgate / 1967/72 F100/350 / Obsolete

September 1966: Ford obsoleted the C4TZ tailgate, replaced it with the C7TZ tailgate for use as a "service part replacement."

ALL the mounting hardware is the same for the C4TZ & C7TZ tailgates.

Sep 17, 2015 | 12:59 AM

The Masked Rider

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It's all up to you BUT......

It's easy to go the simple way, but just ask yourself, 'am I going to kick myself in the pants later down the road'. JMO,,,,,,,, unless it's really in bad shape, I'd fix and keep the original. Again, JMO

Sep 17, 2015 | 07:48 AM

69supercj

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Are you restoring to original or restoring to your satisfaction or preference? If your not going back to a bone stock original resto I'd go with the pristine tailgate. Repaired areas have a way of coming back on down the road if they're not done the absolute correct way which usually means more money and more time.

Sep 17, 2015 | 11:35 AM

daveengelson

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I agree! I would install the pristine tailgate; meantime, either try 'do it yourself' repair, or get a couple quotes from reliable body shop on having them do it. If reasonable and pleased with results either sell the original, or swap and sell the other?

Sep 17, 2015 | 12:52 PM

mrcman58

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the only difference between the two tailgates is that horizontal rib above the handle.

Sep 17, 2015 | 01:43 PM

NumberDummy

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the only difference between the two tailgates is that horizontal rib above the handle.

C4TZ-9940700-A: Has large FORD block letters / C7TZ-9940700-A: The FORD letters are smaller and are surrounded by a raised ovate scallop line.

There's no parts catalog pic that shows the face of these two tailgates.