So i'm slowly reinstalling all the trim that has been removed from my 90 F150. Most of it hasn't been an issue to find hardware for different trim (clips, plastic rivets, etc), but one of the things i'm having trouble is fasteners for the metal trim on the tailgate

By that i mean the cover that goes over top of the FORD script in the tailgate itself; basically i'm missing two of the little studs that help bolt it to the tailgate, as well as the screws that go through the tailgate to hold this panel on from inside

Hopefully it makes sense what i'm describing

In any case, anybody have a good source other than junkyards for these pieces? or am i better off trying to find another one thats not broken

Thanks in advance for any answers, smart **** or otherwise

 

I'll look at my parts catalog, but I'm pretty sure that's a non-serviceable part. They'd expect you to buy a new finish panel. I'll look at the exploded parts illustrations.

 

Fastenall, you can find all kinds of things there. They even sell kits by vehicle that should have everything you might need.

 

The best source for HARDWARE and ATTACHING PARTS is FORD. But, it can be expensive. Some parts are only available from FORD (some molding clips for example).

The MPC PARTS ILL will give you the STANDARD HARDWARE PN. If obsolete, you can usually cross over the PN to DORMAN, AUVECO or LAWSON PN's.

 

I sort of figured it was a non servicable part, i just like saving things that people think aren't worth saving. Call it the old man in me

I hadn't thought about Fastenal, its true they do have some pretty interesting fasteners, but i wasn't aware they had vehicle specific kits

 

Ford Clips And Fasteners
Might not have what you are looking for, but a good source for Ford hardware none the less.

 

I haven't found them yet, but what i do see are a whole crap ton of fasteners i'll undoubtedly need as i go through this truck

Thanks for the lead eakermeld

 

Glad I could help.