1978 Tailgate Trim
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1978 Tailgate Trim
Hey guys,
My buddy and I got into a debate about if tailgates came with a stainless steel topper on them or not. My 78 Explorer has one and it looks very original to the truck, but I haven't seen anything in the literature about "tailgate guards" as an option. Would this have been an era specific aftermarket item exclusive to Explorers in 78/79 or a dealer specific item?
Thanks!
My buddy and I got into a debate about if tailgates came with a stainless steel topper on them or not. My 78 Explorer has one and it looks very original to the truck, but I haven't seen anything in the literature about "tailgate guards" as an option. Would this have been an era specific aftermarket item exclusive to Explorers in 78/79 or a dealer specific item?
Thanks!
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Looking at an actual hard copy of the "Ford Truck Accessories" catalog date 7/78 there is no Ford OEM accessory offered that is a tailgate edge guard, aka tailgate topper. Now as far as what some dealerships offed or would source and install, that is wide open.
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