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I'm in the process of building a tailgate for my 52 M3 and don't have a clue as to how I'm going to make my latch work. I was wondering if someone could post some photo's of their latches. It doesn't have to be on a 52. My tailgate is going to be like most, It will have a 1" DOM top and bottom rail with 2 x 1 box tubing sides and sheet metal on the inside face.
Thanks in advance
Don52m3
I'm in the process of building a tailgate for my 52 M3 and don't have a clue as to how I'm going to make my latch work. I was wondering if someone could post some photo's of their latches. It doesn't have to be on a 52. My tailgate is going to be like most, It will have a 1" DOM top and bottom rail with 2 x 1 box tubing sides and sheet metal on the inside face.
Thanks in advance
Don52m3
My custom made latch. I did not want the original style chains.
here's what I used... don't have an installed pic handy... Button pieces insert in bed wall (hidden in stake pocket) and the L-brackets screw to the tailgate. Think these came from Classic Industries
Pretty slick John, Abe that's what I remembered just couldn't visualize it. Old age I guess. I think I have come up with a design that will work for me, it has the chains. I will post when I get done cutting them out, My mill was giving me a fit this morning.
Thanks Guys for all the help and photo's
Don52M3
Abe, You must have smooth roads in your part of the world. Out here in the desert things can be pretty rough and the chains can actually bounce out of the latches. I was always taught to bring the hooks up from the bottom instead of just dropping them down from the top. That way they there is no chance for them to bounce out.
This is what I came up with. I still need to make hooks for the chains and finish welding the panel in the tailgate but I'm getting there.
Thanks every one for the support and photo's
Don52M3
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