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Old May 29, 2024 | 12:17 PM
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Exclamation Tailgate Plugs?

Hey Yall,

First post on here and hoping to get some help! I have a 1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat. I recently removed the back panel off of the tailgate and I like the look of it better without. Only issue is the holes. Do you all have any advice or know exactly what to use to plug those holes?

Appreciate it,

 
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Old May 29, 2024 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRig1989
Do you all have any advice or know exactly what to use to plug those holes?
Sure! Put the panel back on!

(Sorry, but that was just too easy!)

I have no idea if there is such a creature out there, and you may either have to "make do" with something from the hardware store, or have them welded-up.
 
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Old May 29, 2024 | 01:15 PM
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Wait, it says "FORD" under that thing??? I need to find a Ford emblem for my tailgate
 
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Old May 29, 2024 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Junktownbill99
Wait, it says "FORD" under that thing??? I need to find a Ford emblem for my tailgate
Yes. Apparently the OP likes the base model tailgate better than the XLT Lariat tailgate.

What Ford emblem?
 
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Old May 29, 2024 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by My4Fordtrucks
Yes. Apparently the OP likes the base model tailgate better than the XLT Lariat tailgate.

What Ford emblem?

I figured an emblem probably goes where one of those empty rectangles are.



 
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Old May 29, 2024 | 08:06 PM
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I like the large sheet metal emblem better, myself. Wish I had that style of tailgate on my 97. On my old two tone 89 I had used turtle wax sticker remover to remove the outer layer of paint on that part. It turned out pretty good.
 
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Old May 29, 2024 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Junktownbill99

I figured an emblem probably goes where one of those empty rectangles are.
You are missing the red or black reflector strip.

‘87-91

and



‘92-96
 
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Old May 30, 2024 | 07:37 AM
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We had this discussion a few weeks back. Since then I've lost some pics including my solution so it's links instead.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ck-notice.html

My solution was SS machine screw, fender and gradually smaller washers capped with an acorn nut.

The biggest washer was covered with silicon sealant stuck to plastic & trimmed with an Xacto blade after it cures. Seals the hole nicely.

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Originally Posted by My4Fordtrucks
You are missing the red or black reflector strip.
Bingo, I'll start looking for that, thanks
 
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