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Jun 13, 2005 | 01:35 AM

ford390gashog

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finding the right tailgate

I picked up a tailgate but the lower body lines of the tailgate don't line up quite right. I think it may be a 69-72 tailgate. Does anyone have pictures of a 69-72 and 73-9 that I could compare?

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Jun 14, 2005 | 06:16 AM

Amtek

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heres mine, a 73 250 with ranger trim.

Jun 14, 2005 | 08:30 AM

ford390gashog

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thanks amtek, thats what i was looking for mine looks a lot different than that ,so it must be a 67-72 i have. thank you for your time

Jun 14, 2005 | 08:46 AM

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Just curious, did the 67-72 tailgate fit well other than the chrome trim off line? Or was it the sheet metal off line. Found a good 67-72 for my 77. Thanks

Jun 14, 2005 | 02:07 PM

ford390gashog

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the gate fits and functions perfect the top line of the tailgate matches fine.just hte bottom line is about 1/4'' off but from about 10 ft. away you can't tell. i am working at removing all the dents and 10 bullet holes and i lucked out there was no rust holes.

Jun 14, 2005 | 03:49 PM

Amtek

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Hehe, leave the bullets in there! alot of people pay to have fake bullet holes on their trucks, at least you have the real thing

Jun 14, 2005 | 05:00 PM

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Anyone know how to repair the mounts on those Ford emblem panels like is on that picture above? My '73 has an almost pristine one except for 1/2 or more of the rivets are broke loose.

I really don't want to drill screw holes in it just to keep it on but I also don't want to take it off and have a bunch of holes in my tailgate.