['68OrangeSunshine]

OK. Now I see what I'm up against.
Stovebolt screw heads.
Every picture I've seen has Screwheads with #3 Phillips universal heads or hex cap screws.
Not here. St Louis decided slot heads would work fine. Afterall, everybody trades in their trucks for a new one every 5 years, right?
Oh well.
Last night, after determining these screws had not been touched in 52 years, I shot them a couple times with PB Blaster. I'll repeat the process, as I'm not sure of much penetration.
Have to find me a wide slot bit for the 1/4" impact driver, too.

Also gotta get 3 Phillips screws for the reinstall.
Have not ordered a new tailgate handle yet. I figured I'd look at the one I've got to see if it can be fine-tuned with a BFH, before getting a replacement of questionable quality.