Tailgate support options for 56 F100?
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Tailgate support options for 56 F100?
My sisters 56 is weeks from being complete. We want to get away from the old tailgate chains. The builder will be installing hidden latched in the tailgate, but what are some off the shelf options for supports?
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the hinge that fit in between the bed and tailgate might be nice.
here is an install article
http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/09...all/index.html
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I like your setup. Would rubber couted braided stainless work better? A little scratching in the bed is better that the orginal chain outside of the bed marking it up. Thank.
BTW- are those lights or reflectors on the bed rails?
BTW- are those lights or reflectors on the bed rails?
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those are lights, parking, stop and turn.
both from MidFifty, altho they get them elsewhere..
bed roll lights, page 111 of the MF 09 catalog
LED, 1 1/4” hole, RED most beds . . . . . . .0244-25
the tailgate cables, from page 118
POLISHED STAINLESS SUPPORT CABLE
Cable only, 22” cable is covered with clear plastic 0262
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ive got the stainless hidden latches which have some rope going from the latch on the tailgate to the latch on the bed side. and you can fit them after paint.
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I use the stainless cables, but I don't like them much (no protection for the side of the bed).. see attachment
the hinge that fit in between the bed and tailgate might be nice.
here is an install article
http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/09...all/index.html
Sam
the hinge that fit in between the bed and tailgate might be nice.
here is an install article
http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/09...all/index.html
Sam
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Laughing Gas
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I use the stainless cables, but I don't like them much (no protection for the side of the bed).. see attachment
the hinge that fit in between the bed and tailgate might be nice.
here is an install article
http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/09...all/index.html
Sam
the hinge that fit in between the bed and tailgate might be nice.
here is an install article
http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/09...all/index.html
Sam
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I am, thanks. Coming up on 75 in a couple months.
sold the green machine a few years ago. Not getting it out to shows in the hot Texas sun. Better for someone else to enjoy. Seen pics from shows up by Dallas and Houston.
sold the green machine a few years ago. Not getting it out to shows in the hot Texas sun. Better for someone else to enjoy. Seen pics from shows up by Dallas and Houston.
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