How rare?
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If you can't find an original tailgate for a Flareside, they are available in reproduction.
Tailgates & Parts | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
Tailgates & Parts | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
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There were 2 different Flareside tailgates.
57/72 F100 with 114",115" wheelbase...49 13/16" long...B7C8340700A.
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57/72 F250/350-135" W/B and F100 with 120",128"129",and 131" W/B...54 13/16" long......B7D8340700A.
57/72 F100 with 114",115" wheelbase...49 13/16" long...B7C8340700A.
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57/72 F250/350-135" W/B and F100 with 120",128"129",and 131" W/B...54 13/16" long......B7D8340700A.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
F100/250's have an 8' bed, but do not have a 135" wheelbase.
Both these tailgates replaced the 1953/56 tailgates.
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