Tailgate

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jun 10, 2006 | 11:34 PM

obey_your_master

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 176

Likes: 0

Tailgate

I just bought myself a new project truck, a 1965 Ford F-100 2wd shortbox minus a tailgate. Just wanted to check if anybody out there has a tailgate (preferably a yellow one so it matches the stock, worn yellow paint) for a similar truck. Plus, this truck has a dana 60 in the back instead of a Ford 9 inch. Any ideas as why this could be? Thanks!

Jun 11, 2006 | 07:33 AM

ddavidv

Posting Guru

Joined: Jan 2002

Posts: 1,836

Likes: 3

From: Elizabethtown, PA

Newer (1970s) tailgates fit exactly the same, but the lettering font is different. They also repro these, but not the 'correct' 1960s version.
I think you'll quickly give up on the paint match option, as very few Slicks were painted yellow.

Jun 11, 2006 | 09:15 AM

ras4434

Senior User

Joined: Feb 2006

Posts: 235

Likes: 0

From: Albany, Oregon

I have a very good tailgate but it is in Oregon and even if I gave it to you the shipping would be a killer. Keep an eye on the classifieds. There is a link in the header above this thread. Good luck and welcome.

Jun 11, 2006 | 03:18 PM

BIG66PROJECT

Senior User

Joined: Mar 2006

Posts: 138

Likes: 0

From: OREGON COAST

Ya I just sold a perfect yellow one for $40 sorry man keep looking they are out there

Jun 11, 2006 | 08:42 PM

6t6merc

Cargo Master

Joined: Apr 2001

Posts: 2,697

Likes: 46

From: Vancouver

I've seen the D60 in a swb half-ton ordered for towing. It had a 352, auto, D60 with limited slip, and no other options. It had a strange DSO but that might be irrelevant...

Jun 12, 2006 | 08:40 AM

garbz2

Post Fiend

Joined: Nov 2000

Posts: 6,060

Likes: 7

From: Glendale Arizona

Actually it can be a Dana 44 which looks similar to the 60. And is prevelant in Mid sixties Ford trucks

Post the axle code on the warranty plate

Garbz