Notices
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Slick Sixties Ford Truck

1961 unibody tailgate

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 01:35 AM
  #1  
ymurf's Avatar
ymurf
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
From: Steelvill,Mo.
1961 unibody tailgate

anybody know anyplace to get the rods that hold the tailgate level when opened on a 61 unibody f100? i have looked everyplace but nobody seems to make replacements for them..any help would be appriciated..
Thanks..Yom
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 10:26 AM
  #2  
Harley-1's Avatar
Harley-1
New User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Ditto Here
I have been looking at some steel cable from an old blazer tailgate... Who knows.
Headliner , Uni ? Or a template.
Ken
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 08:52 PM
  #3  
cpearson's Avatar
cpearson
New User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
try johns fun lot...i believe the sit is www.f100.com...othawise buy a classic truck mag...and look in the classifieds for parts dealers
 
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2004 | 03:17 AM
  #4  
62uni's Avatar
62uni
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 312
Likes: 0
From: Eugene Oregon
Fellow on eBay has a set available to the high bidder on his uni tailgate, ruff but seen FAR worse, search term ' fords unibody' presently at 49 for the tailgate, rods are forty more to the high bidder.
 
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2004 | 11:03 AM
  #5  
ymurf's Avatar
ymurf
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
From: Steelvill,Mo.
does anyone make aftermarket ones?i drove to a guys place yesterday that said he had a 61 unibody with two tailgaits but the one on the truck was shot and the other one was laying on the ground next to the truck.had a hole rusted through it.just my luck,no tailgate wired on eather one.wanted 200 bucks for the truck.had motor but no trany.only thing good on it i seen was both doors and one front fender..Tom
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dbgard57
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Nov 1, 2016 12:37 PM
mrcman58
1961 - 1963 F100 Unibody
11
Nov 20, 2015 06:04 PM
mrcman58
British Columbia
4
Aug 31, 2015 06:21 AM
mrcman58
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Aug 25, 2015 06:08 PM
429unibody
1961 - 1963 F100 Unibody
16
Jul 7, 2011 09:05 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:05 AM.

story-0
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-02 21:45:57


VIEW MORE
story-1
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-5
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-9
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE