FORD tailgate badge
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If it is OEM tailgate it will have FORD stamped (embossed) in it, even under the dress panel.
I think it looks like you got that panel off a 68 to 69 tailgate, does that tailgate you got the panel off of have a handle that is hinged off one side only? You have some shop wall art now...
You need one of a 73-79, mounts with screws thru the TG into nut plate clips on the panel itself.
Tailgate Finish Panels | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
And here are some other ideas of what the pane looks like. Last pics is a earlier 68-69 TG on a 79. See that the body lines do not line up?
I think it looks like you got that panel off a 68 to 69 tailgate, does that tailgate you got the panel off of have a handle that is hinged off one side only? You have some shop wall art now...
You need one of a 73-79, mounts with screws thru the TG into nut plate clips on the panel itself.
Tailgate Finish Panels | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
And here are some other ideas of what the pane looks like. Last pics is a earlier 68-69 TG on a 79. See that the body lines do not line up?
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Mountain Pass
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If it is OEM tailgate it will have FORD stamped (embossed) in it, even under the dress panel.
I think it looks like you got that panel off a 67 to 69 tailgate, does that tailgate you got the panel off of have a handle that is hinged off one side only? You have some shop wall art now...
You need one of a 73-79, mounts with screws thru the TG into nut plate clips on the panel itself.
Tailgate Finish Panels Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
And here are some other ideas of what the pane looks like. Last pics is a earlier 67-69 TG on a 79. See that the body lines do not line up?
I think it looks like you got that panel off a 67 to 69 tailgate, does that tailgate you got the panel off of have a handle that is hinged off one side only? You have some shop wall art now...
You need one of a 73-79, mounts with screws thru the TG into nut plate clips on the panel itself.
Tailgate Finish Panels Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
And here are some other ideas of what the pane looks like. Last pics is a earlier 67-69 TG on a 79. See that the body lines do not line up?
As for the badge, A member said my tailgate is aftermarket (it is not embossed with the word FORD).
what are the actual dimensions of a 73-79 Rear Ford Tailgate badge.
Is my issue the fact that my aftermarket tailgate does not accept a standard rear FORD rear badge?
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This finish panel is larger than the one the OP needs (D3TZ-99425A34-A), so it won't fit a 1973/79 Styleside tailgate properly (if it will fit at all).
See pic in post #1 for OP's "gypo" 1973/79 tailgate.
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Thanks ND, I thought I said just that.
JB, NO I think the issue is you have a earlier TG dress panel and not the correct one for your TG.
I am going to go measure MY tg panel BRB.
JB, NO I think the issue is you have a earlier TG dress panel and not the correct one for your TG.
I am going to go measure MY tg panel BRB.
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You said 1967/69.
There isn't a tailgate finish panel for 1967. The panel used 1968/69 was also used on 1970 Sport Custom: C8TZ-99424A34-A
1970/72: Ranger finish panel (D0TZ-99425A34-A) is different than Ranger XLT (D0TZ-994235A34-B).
Both have the same dimensions, but are much larger than C8TZ .. Ranger XLT has a walnut wood grain finish (decal), Ranger does not.
1971/72 Sport Custom finish panel (D1TZ-99425A34-A) is black with chrome Ford letters.
The bottom line is, the OP bought the wrong finish panel and I doubt it will fit a 1973/79 tailgate.
There isn't a tailgate finish panel for 1967. The panel used 1968/69 was also used on 1970 Sport Custom: C8TZ-99424A34-A
1970/72: Ranger finish panel (D0TZ-99425A34-A) is different than Ranger XLT (D0TZ-994235A34-B).
Both have the same dimensions, but are much larger than C8TZ .. Ranger XLT has a walnut wood grain finish (decal), Ranger does not.
1971/72 Sport Custom finish panel (D1TZ-99425A34-A) is black with chrome Ford letters.
The bottom line is, the OP bought the wrong finish panel and I doubt it will fit a 1973/79 tailgate.
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I was polite in both posts #18 & #20 (mark this date down on a calendar!).
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icon, no sarcasm. I just added the 1970 info, subtracted 1967.
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icon, no sarcasm. I just added the 1970 info, subtracted 1967.
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I am thinking that because of the font, it should be the right one.
In regards to the flat area of my tailgate, it only measures 3" tall, does the emblem not fit flat on the tailgate in that area?
Sorry for all the questions, I just want to make sure I don't make the same mistake twice.
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Those pics/measurements are exact of the actual piece you need for your 73-79 tailgate.
56" sounds right but 5" is WAY to big.
Here is what you need, cheaper and probably way better quality than most. Tailgate Finish Panel | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
More $ and probably less quality. Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
It fits flat for the most part.
56" sounds right but 5" is WAY to big.
Here is what you need, cheaper and probably way better quality than most. Tailgate Finish Panel | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
More $ and probably less quality. Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
It fits flat for the most part.
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so I found one that matches the font and the dimensions, but with the picture I received shows only 6 holes, whereas my tailgate has 10 holes in the area that the badge mounts, see picture below, does it appear to be the correct badge? I don't mind using only 6 holes, but not sure if they will line up properly.
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Six holes is what is normally used. See the maroon bed with the yellow/faded white where the FORD is? That is what holes you will use.
You will need some clip on nut plates.
You will need some clip on nut plates.
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i have a lmc truck tailgate in my bedroom currently and it looks just like the OP tailgate picture, minus the drilled holes. The spot welds look dead on to the picture in comparison to mine. Maybe a phone call to LMC truck could lead to a suggestion of something that fits that aftermarket, unlettered, TG?
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shows tailgates, plain pn#49-8329
then mentions modification of panels, see pg 87 (referring to handle bezel).
49-2892 is the only FORD letter center panel they show on page 87 and no dimensions are given.
the 57-72 catalog page shows several clips and three versions of panel.
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They have vague photos maybe a phone call will reveal better specifications?
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shows tailgates, plain pn#49-8329
then mentions modification of panels, see pg 87 (referring to handle bezel).
49-2892 is the only FORD letter center panel they show on page 87 and no dimensions are given.
the 57-72 catalog page shows several clips and three versions of panel.
Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
They have vague photos maybe a phone call will reveal better specifications?
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