missing tailgate
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From: Effingham,IL USA
missing tailgate
i just picked up an 85 bronco and it has no tailgate, was wondering if an f150 tailgate will work on it? i have one off an 89ish 150. was thinkin of puttin that one on and putting a peice of plexiglass on for the window, till i can find a real bronco gate.
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so the 150 tailgate wont fit? it looks like the same bed dimensions, i have to do something quick, theres gonna b squirrels,cats and who know what else livin in it b4 long...lol. remember, im not doin this as a permanent replacement, i just need to cover the back hole till i find another tailgate, and im not drivin it.
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well i put my 150 tailgate on the bronco, and it fits, just not with the mounts and latch. but it closes the hole and i think im gonna weld/bolt it in place and then put a piece of plexiglass in 4 the window. bronco tailgates are hard to come by used and theyre like 400 bucks for a new shell, so im gonna wait till i find a good used one somewhere...
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i wouldnt weld it in, unless you plan on repainting the entire truck, then giver, why not just cut a piece of plywood to the size you need, and zip-tie that inplace or something, and the plexiglass for the window still
Last edited by rollerstud98; Jan 29, 2007 at 10:03 PM. Reason: need to add to post
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um , i bought this truck from a junkyard for 400 bucks,,, lol welding on it wont hurt it. its a beater...
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Hey we are in West Virginia which is not too far from Ill. there is a guy about a 1/4 mile from my job that has an 85 or 86 Bronco pretty complete will sell for about 250.00 to 300.00 if interested call (304) 592-2001 or 592-NAPA and ask for jimmy.
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If you do not plan on driving it...just get a tarp and wrap it around...it is the fastestcheapest solution. A non-OEM can cost anywhere from 250-$400. I got mine for $280 and rhinolined the inside and out!