help with tailgate
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help with tailgate
Im in the process off installing the internals on my tail gate but Im have a issue with getting the tension back on the handle & latches? its been 2-3 years since I disasembled the gate & ive had it apart 3 times so far. I know theres a simple way but ive drawn a blank? lol anyone? its a 1966 btw
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Hey Mike....I Should be in the same position soon, but I have the internal parts marked so maybe that will help some. The two actuating rods are right (the short one) and left (the long one). The ends with the double bends go into the latches. On the ends that engage the handle....the right side rod points upward and the left,side rod points downward when their positioned correctly. Once everything is in place, it should be easy to insert the rods into the handle (two holes) and pin them in before screwing the release into the tailgate....hope that gets you there!!
Ps.....nice looking gate, nice color choice.
Ps.....nice looking gate, nice color choice.
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Hey Mike....I Should be in the same position soon, but I have the internal parts marked so maybe that will help some. The two actuating rods are right (the short one) and left (the long one). The ends with the double bends go into the latches. On the ends that engage the handle....the right side rod points upward and the left,side rod points downward when their positioned correctly. Once everything is in place, it should be easy to insert the rods into the handle (two holes) and pin them in before screwing the release into the tailgate....hope that gets you there!!
Ps.....nice looking gate, nice color choice.
Ps.....nice looking gate, nice color choice.
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I will be going with white decals/ lettering,that way if I decide against the white letters I can remove them
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factory box side tool box
would anyone know if the gaskets are available anywhere for the box side tool box, looking at the illustration reminded me I need the one.
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