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Sep 24, 1999 | 11:38 PM

marketer

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Bodywork to 68 Tailgate

My 9 month project is coming to a close. Lowering-done. P/S-done. P/B-done. 302 in-done. New brakes-done. P/S column-found.

Now that the truck is ready for the paint shop, I have small dent on the lower part of the tailgate, on the "ridge". I was wondering if a body shop could pull it out and bondo over it, or if I have to look for a straight tailgate.

Was also wondering about adding 3rd brake light instead of the handle, and relocate the handle inside the tailgate.

Thanks for any advise!

mark

Sep 25, 1999 | 07:16 AM

jowilker

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Mark, why don't you run the tailgate by the paint shop and get his asvice, and he could help with the light as well.

John

Oct 15, 1999 | 08:36 AM

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Oct 29, 1999 | 01:43 AM

mike

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>My 9 month project is coming to
>a close. Lowering-done. P/S-done. P/B-done.
>302 in-done. New brakes-done. P/S
>column-found.
>Now that the truck is ready for
>the paint shop, I have
>small dent on the lower part
>of the tailgate, on the "ridge".
> I was wondering if a
>body shop could pull it out
>and bondo over it, or if
>I have to look for a
>straight tailgate.
>Was also wondering about adding 3rd brake
>light instead of the handle, and
>relocate the handle inside the tailgate.
>
>Thanks for any advise!
>mark

hey, i was needing advise on swapping manual for power. I have a 65 and believe the steering, brakes are the same. What did ya have to do for the brake and steering swap. and you mentioned finding a correct steering column, what was it and did ya have any wiring problems. as for your tailgate project, my dad has a body shop and you can fix the dent and put the brake light in the gate with no problem. please give me a hand on the power swap.

Oct 29, 1999 | 05:37 AM

jowilker

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Mike BUY a donor from the mid 70s!!

You will need one with like engine and transmission, unless you swap the transmission too.

You can sell parts that you don't use and a salvage yard will come get the carcuss for the metal.

Harvest the I-beams, ps gear, pump, pullies, brackets, lines, clips, brake booster, M cylinder (for core), steering column.

When You have installed everything and it's working OK, get rid of the donor.

John

Oct 29, 1999 | 04:51 PM

Mark Rogers

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I believe the 65 is in a different class, as the 67-72 is a seperate truck.

MPBrakes will sell you a set for ~$1000, which to me was better than having a doner truck, as everything is new. (My opinion)

Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for the tip on the tailgate-will look into it!

mark

Oct 29, 1999 | 05:50 PM

jowilker

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Mark after you install the donor setup, install new rotors, wheel and master cylinders. Then you have new parts, that can be replaced from any parts house.

Most guys on this list don't have deep pockets like you must have.

John