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Alan I have been thinking of doing the same thing because I haven't seen it before either and would like the one handle tailgate. I can't wait to see how you do it. Hey is there enough room in the upper part of the tailgate to fit the linkage?
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What about using a couple door actuators attached directly to each latch. You could hide a button or make it remote activated. Then there is no handle or rods to deal with.
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For a handle/latch on your tailgate, you could possibly use a universal paddle latch like is used on toolboxes and comercial vehicles. I've used them on custom toolboxes and such that I've fabricated. I usually buy that type of hardware from these guys http://www.austinhardware.com/catego...%20&%20Catches They have ones that actuate rods or cables. You might have to search a little bit to find the one you want. I believe they have a warehouse in GA also. Just an idea ;) |
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Say its not so..... Ford parts in your Chevy. ;)
Never mind I have ford parts in my Jeep so Who am I to talk. hahahaha I posted this a while back when I found it, but here it is again. Just to give you more ideas to kick around. http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ateParts-1.jpg Some info on this page http://www.cj-8.com/forum/showthread...=18796&page=12 Latches seem to be from a mazda. Paddle handle from a Jeep TJ. Says he went with a TJ since its metal opposed to a YJ that uses plastic. YJ are the square headlight model just in case you don't know the difference. Of course I'd center it on the inside of the bed, but using a Jeep handle it would give you a more narrow throw unless of course its to long. I didn't measure it or put any research into it. Just another idea. ;) |
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I just figured cable would be easier since you can wrap it any which way you want. The only draw back I can think of if the cable ever came loose off the pin side. Off the paddle side you could always unscrew the paddle and reconnect it or tighten it.
Rods would last forever if taken care of, but setting them up initially might be a pain in the butt unless of course you have a screw/nut type of adjustment. |
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:smoke::smoke:Damn; Allen you are the man. Nice work. I have a 66 I just bought. Picked me up a 59 dash on ebay today. My hero keep up the good work Later .
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Hey Captain, I had a little time to check your link out and ran across this. If i could weld a bellcrank on it to release the latches I think it would cool mounted on the inside of the tailgate. It's stainless steel to match the bed hardware. I'm still in the planning stages and going to check out what the others have mentioned. Flush Handle link |
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This build keeps getting better and better...I like your idea for the flush handle that you posted. I have never seen that one used before so it would be real cool!
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I got an email from photobucket yesterday saying I have 5GB of bandwidth left for the month. I didn't upload anything yesterday and today I get locked down til the 26th. What the heck is the difference between bandwidth and storage. I get 25 GB monthly bandwidth. So my pix are locked down til the 26th. I'm not going to pay 39.95/yr just yet. I could just creat another account on photobucket if it comes down to storage. Don't know if it would be the right thing to do.;) |
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hook us up with a password for your protected galleries, please?
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If there is a will there is a way. I forgot I use to use picasa. I'll use it till the other clears up. I made a cab lift bar. I didn't have any metal to build one then Shannon (Sdailey) came home one day with this big piece of metal and was what I needed. The clevis on top came with the bar. It might come in handy some day. The bar is nothing fancy by no means, but will serve a purpose. I get lucky every now and then laying a bead.:smoke: http://lh6.ggpht.com/_mw-arNIf0Q8/Sc...0/DSC09172.JPG Nothing is adjustable. WARNING it will flip over by pivoting on the bolt. Not with the cab of coarse, I know that was what ya'll were thinking. I was moving the lift a little and noticed it looked like a big scale and all of the sudden it went over. Just glad the kids or my hand wasn't in the way. I use a strap to hold it in place until I get it positioned in the cab. http://lh5.ggpht.com/_mw-arNIf0Q8/Sc...0/DSC09174.JPG http://lh6.ggpht.com/_mw-arNIf0Q8/Sc...0/DSC09177.JPG |
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I get lucky some times too. Nice bead. Looks like you need one of these.
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That is why I have multiple photobucket accounts. ;)
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ALAN, NICE WORK:metal:
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nice bead you put down Alan, I took the bed off my truck yesterday to start work. I'll have to post the welding skills my buddy did on it before I bought the truck. i lifted the back of the frame up and the c-notch cracked. He used C-channel for it. I'm thinking about doing a back half if I dont put a step notch in.
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Thanks and let us know your progress on your truck. I'll keep my eyes open. Well today was one of my daughters Bdays and tommorrow is our neighbors daughters Bday (not Sdailey's). All the guys that came had a meet and greet in the shop while the women folk talk. Then we came in for the party. I couldn't miss that. |
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I found my 9,000 lb lift used for only $1,500.00, and it was only a year old. I lucked out finding it. When I started my shop, my wife said do you really need the lift. My son didn't have one in his shop, and he did OK with out it. I said I'm not going to lay on the floor you do what I do. I've been a mechanic for to many years to work on the floor. I always worked with a lift in all the shops I worked in. After she sees me working with the lift she says "I don't know how our son works with out one" I'm not trying to talk you into buying one, but once you have one you can't be with out it. Look for a used one when your ready. The mid rise is nice, but it's best for brakes, and tires. Like you said it would be nice to have both.
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Yeah I got back 3 weekend ago, Cant wait till april for my month leave, gonna tear the truck down. It's at my parent's so I'm gonna use my dads shop. I'm trying to get my wife to take all the pictures so we can get a build thread, I'll keep everyone updated.
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I thought a lot about what lift I should get. I looked at 4 post, 2 post asymmetrical, and scissor lifts. I chose the 2 post because it had the most benefits. It does get in the way a little some times, but not that much. The asymmetrical configuration helps. That means the car is set back when lifted. The front arms are short, and the back arms are long. For me I needed to take truck bed off on every air bag job I did. The lift worked out great for me over all. But it depends on how you will use it. I would choose the same lift again.
A little side note: I worked for Snap-on Tools for 9 years selling Diagnostic Equipment, and was a Cornwell Tool Dealer for 2 years. I saw more shop equipment than you can image. |
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a buddy of mine dug a eight foot hole in his shop and put an underfloor two post lift in his its pretty nice i think he said he got it for 500 used
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Well it has been a while since my last post. I figured I'd give ya'll a break from all the pix.:lol: Also my honey do list just got bigger. My wife wants to paint the kitchen cabinets black. That will take a while. I told her my truck will never get done at this rate. (jokeingly) I've been busy with this and that. I got some more cabinets for the shop (cost $0.00) Also getting the Miata ready for track day at Talledega Grand Prix April 6. I can't wait. I will have some video to post. http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...p/DSC09181.jpg http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...p/DSC09182.jpg Also got some more sheetrock put up so could build a shelf for the TV so I could get it out of the way. Also trimmed out the door with some rough sawn pine. http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...p/DSC09188.jpg I did work on the cab a little and seam sealed the right door jamb. I'm really dreading all of the sanding on the cab and then prime again and sand some more. http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/DSC09183.jpg http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/DSC09186.jpg I also need to know if I can get one of these dust boots where the master cylinder bolts to the firewall. I'm probably blind, but I couldn't seem to locate one. http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/DSC09180.jpg |
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Hey Alan....have your wife tape off the kitchen, and just roll in there with the gun loaded up. Is it going to be flat black with pinstripes?:lol:
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I was thinking flames.;) I am planning on spraying the doors with my gun. I'll let ya'll know how it turns out. |
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Welcome back Alan..:lol:
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Nice cabinets Allan. When do you have time to use your Lap Top in the shop? :lol: I have a TV in my shop too. I watch the Speed Chanel most of the time while I'm working. Or should I say I listen to it. ;:lol:
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very cool set-up Alan!!!
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I need to stop drinking I'm seeing double post.........
or Someone else needs to stop drinking and double posting... whats really sad is I read them both..:lol: |
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That's OK strodder I was in denial too before I quit drinking. JK ;) :lol: |
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I don't have a drinking problem. But my hands want a beer, and then pours it on my face. (Like in the movie Airplane) :haha::haha:
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