Hi guys, I am in need of a tailgate handle for my 1977 Ford F250, I would like an original stock one, I have gone the aftermarket way with no success, if anyone has one for sale please let me know.

thanks

BigRed

 

I got mine from a junkyard. It seems like there were two designs used - one with a peg that actuated the scissor mechanism, and one with a hook. I ordered a cheap replacement from eBay which was the peg style; it didn't work and one of the mounting nuts busted off. I got one from a junkyard that uses the hook to actuate the scissor mechanism and has been problem-free ever since.

 

D9TZ9943400A .. Tailgate Handle / Obsolete

D9TZ9943400A replaced: D6TZ9943400A & D3TZ9943400A

Fits: 1973/79 F100/350 Styleside Pickups.

D3TZ9943400A = No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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D6TZ9943400A =

OWEN FORD in Jarrett VA has ONE.

LUCAS MOTOR CO in Lucas KS has TWO.

BOB ALLEN FORD in Overland Park KS has ONE = 800-676-0675. This dealer is high buck.
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D9TZ9943400A =

HIGHT FORD-MERCURY in Skowhegan ME has ONE = 800-781-5718.

JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE = 615-443-3086.

NOS PARTS SOURCE in Lenexa KS has ONE = 913-220-5746.
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D3TZ99404B50A .. Tailgate Handle Opening Moulding / Does not come with the handle itself / Obsolete

Fits: 1973/79 F100/350 Styleside Pickups.

ROBINSON FORD SALES in Calexico CA has ONE.

ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY in Arlington TX has ONE = 817-275-2381.

ED BENNETT FORD PARTS in Lebanon PA has ONE = 717-272-8762.

PARTS INTERNATIONAL in Farmers Branch TX has TWO = 888-727-0418.

BOWMAN FORD SALES in Bowman ND has TWO = 701-523-3257.

KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has TWO = 800-816-2894.

BOB ALLEN FORD has TWO.

WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has FIVE = 606-787=5203.

Sorry, the Ford Dealer's parts locator system's phone number service isn't working.

 

I have some in NJ...

 

Hi guys, I'm still looking for an OEM tailgate handle for my 1977 f-250, can anyone help me out?

 

I bought one from LMC along with some of the hardware that mounts to the bed for the latch and the plastic clips that attach the rod to the mechanism, works fine.

 

Can you post a pic of the handle, front and back, is it a three bolt hookup?

 

I'll take some pix in the daylight, its mounted on the truck and yes, it has 3 bolt holes

 

''still'' have some in NJ....

 

D9TZ-9943400-A (replaced D3TZ-9940700-A & D6TZ-9940700-A) .. Tailgate Handle / Obsolete

BEARTOOTH FORD in Columbus MT has ONE = 406-322-5346.

FREESE MOTORS in Monticello IA has ONE = 319-465-3541.

JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE = 615-443-3086.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has THREE = 800-543-4959.

 

Lost in Fords, if you have an OEM tailgate handle for my 1977 f-250, please post a picture of what you have.

thanks

 

I found one on Dennis Carpenter. It shows a picture and it goes for about $70. He has the original Ford tooling.

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....rt~A2~cadefffD

 

Hay Bigred1967 do you not see the location and ph #'s Number Dummy has posted?

Thanks Bill spot on as always, I'll say thank you for the masses.

Thank you and how have you been lately? All is well I hope?