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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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I currently have a repro tailgate on my 85 that doesnt close right. I have located a mint tailgate from a 1980 model. I know the latches and cables are different but my question is can I use the basic shell? In other words can I swap my 85 latches and cables onto the 80 tailgate shell? Thanks
 
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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why did you start 2 posts with the same question?i believe the answer to your question is in the sticky section.if not some one here will know.
 
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Somebody posted another thread almost exactly like this one.. watch that thread..
 
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RTFS: read the freakin' sticky
 
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