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Dec 18, 2005 | 10:07 AM

wallyford

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tailgate

I have a 78' fleetside 4x4. I need to find a tailgate. My question is, do the tailgates from all year models (73-79) fit one another. I looking for one locally but would like to know what year models will fit my 78'.

Thanks, Wallyford

Dec 18, 2005 | 10:13 AM

1bgredtk

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I believe all from 73-79 will fit, but there are different trim levels and styles for different years.

Dec 18, 2005 | 10:16 AM

Red Ford Truck

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I believe all 1973 to 1979 tailgates are all interchangable.
LMC and NPD both sell replacement tailgates.

hope this helps.

Dec 18, 2005 | 12:04 PM

beeboy

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many of the aftermarket tailgates are thin and not very strong. An original tailgate in good shape goes for a decent $$ amount on ebay.

Dec 18, 2005 | 01:50 PM

Pro-Street/StateTK

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This may increase the chances of finding one, 67-72 will also work and fit
although, I can spot them on 73-79 from about a mile
away! The tail gate latch is different and the shape is different also, I guess
that if I needed one bad and could get it cheaper, I would run one!

BY the way: I don't think they look that bad at all! 90 percent of people would never notice!

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Dec 18, 2005 | 06:24 PM

jimlj

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Originally Posted by Pro-Street/StateTK

Yup!
I had one on my '79 for a few years. While I can only spot them for a couple hundred feet, most people wouldn't have a clue it didn't leave the factory that way if the paint matched.