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Old 07-10-2007, 11:46 AM   #270
Frizzle Fry
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*

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Originally Posted by LiveWire64 View Post
I saw a 65? Chevy panel truck yesterday at the Brothers show & it's owner had made the rear tailgate & window a 1-piece lift-up kinda like what you are doing. He used the stock upper hinges for that make & year of panel. He did say that he had to modify the rain gutter some in the back so the door wouldn't hit it when it opened. Also mentioned the hinges are hard to find.
I know you were thinking of making your own hinges. Thought I would pass this hinge idea to you. Maybe you have already explored this idea. Keep us posted,Brad
Hmmm... very interesting. I appreciate the info. It's cool that you noticed and thought of this build I'll have to post a question about it over on the 60-66 board.

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