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Old Dec 23, 2017 | 03:38 PM
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Calling all 97 tailgates

Hey guys I'm converting my 97 XL tailgate into an XLT gate. This of course requires adding a F250HD and blue oval emblem. There is nothing in the yard for me to measure off of and I was hoping I could get a little help with the placement of the emblems. I need to know how far each emblem is from the edge and how far up from the bottom.

Pictures with a measuring tape against it would be a big help. Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2017 | 04:55 PM
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Ford oval ( good luck finding one5-3/4” across) Passenger side
bottom of tailgate up to center of oval is 8”
side of tailgate across to center of oval is 6.5”

F350 emblem Drivers side
bottom of gate to bottom of emblem 7-1/4
from side of gate to edge of emblem 2-3/4
 
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Old Dec 23, 2017 | 05:46 PM
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Thanks Brad! Big help. I was lucky enough to find the illusive 5 3/4" emblem on Ebay.
 
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