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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 11:13 AM
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tailgate support

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Has any one tried to put tailgate supports on a uni tailgate? Would like to get rid of the ugly chains if all possible. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 05:54 PM
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Not sure what you’re asking. Unibody tailgate supports aren’t chain. Uni tailgate supports are top left...
 
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Old Oct 13, 2019 | 12:38 PM
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C1TZ-6644400-A Right & C1TZ-6644401-A Left .. Tailgate Supports / Obsolete

1961/63 F100/250 2WD Uni // No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any NOS, none on ebay.

44400 = Click on the pic twice to enlarge it, then you can just make out the right tailgate support at lower center:

 
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Old Oct 14, 2019 | 08:00 PM
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Ok, Thank You. mine does not them. That changes things. I had a 62 uni that I cut up and the rusted out tailgate did not have those rods. The 63 has two notches near the top of the tailgate , is that the spot for those rods? Where can you purchase the rods at? That's why I was wondering about modifying the tailgate. Don't want the gate hitting the bumper everytime you open it. Learned some thing new again this evening. Thank You, instig8r63.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2019 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by greyhound
Ok, Thank You. mine does not them. That changes things. I had a 62 uni that I cut up and the rusted out tailgate did not have those rods. The 63 has two notches near the top of the tailgate , is that the spot for those rods? Where can you purchase the rods at? That's why I was wondering about modifying the tailgate. Don't want the gate hitting the bumper everytime you open it. Learned some thing new again this evening. Thank You, instig8r63.
The hotdog shaped holes in the tailgate ends are for the support rods. I do not believe they are being reproduced aftermarket. There are holes at the top of the bed ends in the tailgate area where the other ends of the rods attach.
These supports could be home fabricated. I will try to get some pics of the ends tomorrow.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2019 | 09:44 PM
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You can try this guy and see if he is still making them.
 
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