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Need a Tailgate. Do diff. years fit?

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Need a Tailgate. Do diff. years fit?

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Jun 18, 2004 | 12:55 PM

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HundredBuckTruck

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Need a Tailgate. Do diff. years fit?

I just bought a 1986 F250 for $100 and it does not have a tailgate. Can other years fit on the bed? What is a good price for one?
I plan to restore this truck, but I need to get it "useful" before I really start a major restore.

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Jun 18, 2004 | 01:10 PM

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SoFla David

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I believe 80-86 should fit, but hopefully someone can confirm.

87 and up definitely will not, as they changed the latch style.

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Jul 11, 2004 | 10:12 PM

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BoomerPower

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I'm pretty sure 80-86 works.

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Jul 11, 2004 | 10:15 PM

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nickmobile67

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With the later latches, the later gate will work, just in case you find a decent boneyard piece.

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Jul 11, 2004 | 10:23 PM

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Spktyr

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I have an 86, and it's currently got an 80 gate on it, so that will absolutely work through the entire range. I got my tailgate for $40.

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Jul 12, 2004 | 03:19 PM

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I found one for $50 and it still has the plastic slot on the right hinge. it has a dent in the center and needs repainted. Is that A good price?

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Jul 14, 2004 | 06:11 PM

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hermangarza

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sounds like a good price they will get harder and harder to find

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