1979 f100 tailgate issue...
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1979 f100 tailgate issue...
Ok, i have a big issue. i have a 79' f100 stepside, it has the chain style tailgate, with the latches and what not. well it was very rusty and in rough shape. yesterday i was moving some small steel blocks (2x4x8'') and they were packed nicely ina box well the straps i had holding them to the toolbox i have in the bed snapped while taking off from a stop sign going up hill, the box (being very small and very heavy) slammed into the tailgate and smashing it out. busted the top and bottom tubes. i have been looking all over the internet for a replacement(most being $350+ which is not a problem) and i can only find chain style for 68 and older... are they all the same??? i know the hardware is the same from like 48-80 but are the tailgates the same?? if i cant find one ill make one from scratch out of some tube rails and dimond plate/box tube (2''x4'') for the outside channels. if someone could help me with a site to go to it would be fantastic.
THanks Brian.
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Ok, i have a big issue. i have a 79' f100 stepside, it has the chain style tailgate, with the latches and what not. well it was very rusty and in rough shape. yesterday i was moving some small steel blocks (2x4x8'') and they were packed nicely ina box well the straps i had holding them to the toolbox i have in the bed snapped while taking off from a stop sign going up hill, the box (being very small and very heavy) slammed into the tailgate and smashing it out. busted the top and bottom tubes. i have been looking all over the internet for a replacement(most being $350+ which is not a problem) and i can only find chain style for 68 
and older ... are they all the same??? i know the hardware is the same from like 48-80 but are the tailgates the same?? if i cant find one ill make one from scratch out of some tube rails and dimond plate/box tube (2''x4'') for the outside channels. if someone could help me with a site to go to it would be fantastic.
Thanks Brian.
and older ... are they all the same??? i know the hardware is the same from like 48-80 but are the tailgates the same?? if i cant find one ill make one from scratch out of some tube rails and dimond plate/box tube (2''x4'') for the outside channels. if someone could help me with a site to go to it would be fantastic. Thanks Brian.
No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
Fits: 1973/79 F100/350 Flareside Pickup.
Fits: 1961/72 F100 Flareside for the following wheelbases ONLY: 120" / 122" / 128" / 129" / 131"
Fits: 1967/72 F250/350 135" Wheelbase ONLY.
Fits: 1957/60 F100/250 118" wheelbase ONLY.
Fits: 1957/60 F350.
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Caveat Emptor:
There is another 1957/72 Flareside tailgate that is far more common and has been reproduced = this one:
B7C-8340700-A .. Flareside Tailgate 49 13/16" long.
Fits: 1957/72 F100 114" 115" wheelbases ONLY.
This tailgate will not fit your truck...it's too short.
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D8TZ-8340700-A .. Flareside Tailgate / 54 13/16" long / D8TZ-8340700-A replaced B7D-8340700-A.
No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
Fits: 1973/79 F100/350 Flareside Pickup.
Fits: 1961/72 F100 Flareside for the following wheelbases ONLY: 120" / 122" / 128" / 129" / 131"
Fits: 1967/72 F250/350 135" Wheelbase ONLY.
Fits: 1957/60 F100/250 118" wheelbase ONLY.
Fits: 1957/60 F350.
=============
Caveat Emptor:
There is another 1957/72 Flareside tailgate that is far more common and has been reproduced = this one:
B7C-8340700-A .. Flareside Tailgate 49 13/16" long.
Fits: 1957/72 F100 114" 115" wheelbases ONLY.
This tailgate will not fit your truck...it's too short.
No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
Fits: 1973/79 F100/350 Flareside Pickup.
Fits: 1961/72 F100 Flareside for the following wheelbases ONLY: 120" / 122" / 128" / 129" / 131"
Fits: 1967/72 F250/350 135" Wheelbase ONLY.
Fits: 1957/60 F100/250 118" wheelbase ONLY.
Fits: 1957/60 F350.
=============
Caveat Emptor:
There is another 1957/72 Flareside tailgate that is far more common and has been reproduced = this one:
B7C-8340700-A .. Flareside Tailgate 49 13/16" long.
Fits: 1957/72 F100 114" 115" wheelbases ONLY.
This tailgate will not fit your truck...it's too short.
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so what year is it...?
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No...I just told you that...it's too short at 49 13/16" long.
B7C-8340700-A fits 1957/72 F100 with 114" & 115" wheelbases ONLY.
This tailgate fits (among other years) 1973/79 F100/350 Flareside: D8TZ-8340700-A - 54 13/16" long.
I can see why you're having trouble finding parts.
It's not rare at all, because Ford never made any truck like this. It's been made up by a previous owner from various bits and pieces from other years.
If it has a 1980's cab..it could be any year from 1980 thru 1996 as all these cabs are pretty much alike.
What is your trucks VIN number? It will be 11 digits long thru 1980. 17 digits long 1981 thru today.
If the Flareside bed is from a 1970's truck, what is the length of the tailgate you need? 1957/79: It's either 49 13/16" long or 54 13 1/6" long. There is nothing else.
btw: Ford called these trucks Flaresides. A stepside is a Chevrolet.
B7C-8340700-A fits 1957/72 F100 with 114" & 115" wheelbases ONLY.
This tailgate fits (among other years) 1973/79 F100/350 Flareside: D8TZ-8340700-A - 54 13/16" long.
Originally Posted by 79 f-100
ok i'm wondering if this truck is rare. it has a cab of an early 80' but the bed of a 70' stepside. having a hell of a time finding the parts i need.
It's not rare at all, because Ford never made any truck like this. It's been made up by a previous owner from various bits and pieces from other years.
If it has a 1980's cab..it could be any year from 1980 thru 1996 as all these cabs are pretty much alike.
What is your trucks VIN number? It will be 11 digits long thru 1980. 17 digits long 1981 thru today.
If the Flareside bed is from a 1970's truck, what is the length of the tailgate you need? 1957/79: It's either 49 13/16" long or 54 13 1/6" long. There is nothing else.
btw: Ford called these trucks Flaresides. A stepside is a Chevrolet.
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f10gndj4656 is the v.i.n. 1979 ford f-100 custom is what is on the title. the opening in the bed for the tailgate is roughly 54x22 (22'' is to the bottom of the hinges.
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G = 302 2V
N = Norfolk VA Assembly Plant
DJ4656 = 1979
You said the cab is from a 1980's truck, are you sure of that?
Are you sure what the bed is from?
Is it from a 1973/79? If so...there is ONE Flareside tailgate 54 13/16" long.
1957/72: There are TWO Flareside tailgates.
One is the same as 1973/79: 54 13/16" long.
The other is too short....as it's 49 13/16" long.
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