Originally Posted by
freeisforme
I just bought an 86 F150 and the tailgate is sloppy on the hinges. There's nothing between the gate cup and the bed's hinge pin.
The tailgate is aftermarket, (no FORD logo).
I tried the dealer but was told that they are no longer available and I found nothing after searching about 30 or so junk yards.
I intend to buy a new FORD tailgate for this too as the lack of the Ford logo just doesn't look right.
How many would'ja like to buy? There are 13 of these little darlin's available NOS
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E5TZ-9940700-B (replaced E3TZ-9940700-B) .. 1983/86 Styleside Tailgate / Obsolete
Last MSRP: $514.47 / Dealer net cost: $308.68.
MEREDITH MOTOR CO. in Meredith NH has ONE = 603-279-4521.
MATLOCK FORD-MERCURY in Franklin IN has ONE = 800-987-3673.
JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE = 615-443-3086.
CAIN FORD in Cornelia GA has ONE = 706-778-2121.
ALBIA MOTOR CO. in Albia IA has ONE = 641-932-5416.
COLLECTORS AUTO SUPPLY in Oroville WA has ONE = 800-414-4462.
THRELKELD MOTOR CO. in Valdosta GA has TWO = 912-537-3673.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has FIVE = 606-787-293.
Post #6: Look at the parts catalog pic that Chris posted, pick out the parts you need, list their numbers.
IMO: Why buy a tailgate, when it's far cheaper to waltz down to your local Ford Dealer and buy a Ford Blue Oval Tailgate Emblem (
E7TZ-9842528-A) and install it.