Tailgate Stolen!
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Tailgate Stolen!
Soooo I went out the other morning and noticed there was a definite gaping hole where my tailgate used to be... Some people...
Anyway I'm looking at a replacement on craigslist for around $250 in excellent condition, and am wondering if I only need to get an new 7700 badge to make the truck whole again, and where to get it... (Can't stand dealer ripoffs)
Secondly is there anything I can do for the future in order to prevent such an easy lift, other than a locked tonneau cover?
Anyway I'm looking at a replacement on craigslist for around $250 in excellent condition, and am wondering if I only need to get an new 7700 badge to make the truck whole again, and where to get it... (Can't stand dealer ripoffs)Secondly is there anything I can do for the future in order to prevent such an easy lift, other than a locked tonneau cover?
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Soooo I went out the other morning and noticed there was a definite gaping hole where my tailgate used to be... Some people...Anyway I'm looking at a replacement on craigslist for around $250 in excellent condition, and am wondering if I only need to get an new 7700 badge to make the truck whole again, and where to get it... (Can't stand dealer ripoffs)
Secondly is there anything I can do for the future in order to prevent such an easy lift, other than a locked tonneau cover?
Anyway I'm looking at a replacement on craigslist for around $250 in excellent condition, and am wondering if I only need to get an new 7700 badge to make the truck whole again, and where to get it... (Can't stand dealer ripoffs)Secondly is there anything I can do for the future in order to prevent such an easy lift, other than a locked tonneau cover?
if you look at post # 13 in this thread you can see a picture of what im talking about.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-tailgate.html
really about the only way to deter a theft cause if a thief wants anything they will get it, to bad they cant apply that mentality to getting a job though.
sorry for losing the tailgate, sucks when stuff gets stolen..
edit: dont know if there is anything useful (honestly, dont feel like reading all 5 pages) in this one but here is a whole topic on tailgate security
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-security.html
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oh forgot to add.
for the emblem look on ebay, rockauto, FTE parts guy (has a new website and name that im trying to find the link to, hopefully someone can post it up), and i found these guys when i did a search also
http://www.fordemblem.com/f150/index.php?year=1997-2004
http://www.fordemblem.com/f150/f150.php?emblem=199014
their prices seem kinda high but i dont have anything to judge yet to see confirm that there are cheaper places elsewhere.
EDIT: found it!!
www.partsguyed.com
if he has your emblems this would be my pick!!! if he doesn't have them listed send him a email because he can find them.
for the emblem look on ebay, rockauto, FTE parts guy (has a new website and name that im trying to find the link to, hopefully someone can post it up), and i found these guys when i did a search also
http://www.fordemblem.com/f150/index.php?year=1997-2004
http://www.fordemblem.com/f150/f150.php?emblem=199014
their prices seem kinda high but i dont have anything to judge yet to see confirm that there are cheaper places elsewhere.
EDIT: found it!!
www.partsguyed.com
if he has your emblems this would be my pick!!! if he doesn't have them listed send him a email because he can find them.
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I sent emails to both Partsguyed.com and fordemblem.com, so hopefully I can get it from one of them. Thanks again for the point out on those threads, those are a great source of info... Makes the loss not feel so bad.
P.S. I went to college in Longview, but live in California now. I miss my BBQ!
P.S. I went to college in Longview, but live in California now. I miss my BBQ!
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I can not vouch for the quality but I found this site when looking around for stuff for my truck.
http://www.dnhautoparts.com/auto-par...f65z9940700ax/
Primed unpainted $124.90
Painted to match $264.90
The site indicates free shipping so it seems like a pretty price good depending on the quality.
Val
http://www.dnhautoparts.com/auto-par...f65z9940700ax/
Primed unpainted $124.90
Painted to match $264.90
The site indicates free shipping so it seems like a pretty price good depending on the quality.
Val
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I haven't looked but have you tried lmctruck.com?
I'm sure they will have what you're looking for but i'm not sure on price or emblems. just a thought.
I'm sure they will have what you're looking for but i'm not sure on price or emblems. just a thought.
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My tailgate locks on my 01. I keep it that way. Or are they bypassing that somehow? Not trying to be a smartass. I realize locking it only keeps the amatures from doing it, if somone knows what they are doing they can pick the lock within seconds.
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Finally got around to purchasing the new tailgate off Craigslist.. It isn't quite as pretty, but it makes the truck whole again. I wish I had known how easy they were to pick in the first place... Now for the hose clamp and locking mechanism...
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