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Need ideas for eliminating tailgate chains
Hey guys, I need ideas to eliminate my fleetside tailgate chains (it's a 65, but surely someone with a narrow bed has some answers). I looked for a thread and couldn't find one. Show me what you have done (besides seatbelt latches). Thanks
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I know you guys have some ideas. I checked Mar-K and didn't see anything.
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A buddy of mine has a 65 and I told him about the idea of using a seatbelt assembly for the latch. Here are a couple of pics from his 65.
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here's one I seen.
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Love the seatbelt idea!!
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I have a complete set of the seatbelt latch ones with the male & female parts if anyone needs them. I went a different route.
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tailgate delete
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Thats a kit that can be gought at some street rod places. If I go out of my way I can find out where exactly he got it one day on the way to work.
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weld tailgat closed then smooth up
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Tightwad
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I seen the one mudder is talkin about ... look and see if i can find it and post it ....
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I believe he said the name of the place is Pro Pick and the number is 1 800 865 7366. Got another call right after so I didnt get the name written down.
http://www.pros-pick.com/hiddenlatchkits.html Last edited by Mudder; 08-22-2005 at 02:20 PM. |
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Okay, okay....I'll give up my little secret. Here we go....
I ditched the chains I installed the hidden latches (plunger type) from one of the vendors (don't remember which one) I went to the junk yard and got a pair of Nissan Hardbody hangers. After some head scratching, I figured out where to mount them so they will not bind. I trimmed the lip off the tailgate to allow them to "tuck" into the void. Voilla!!!!! No chains. Here are some pics. Please excuse the lack of finish work. I am busy with a new cab!!!
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Two more...
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Thats sweet Putter. I like it.
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Tightwad
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I found the site... http://www.pros-pick.com/hiddenlatchkits.html
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putter, that's kick ass! I'm saving those pics for my ideas.
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Just remember, right where the hangers go, the tailgate is actually two layers of metal. After you trim the tailgate to allow the hangers to 'tuck' into the pocket, you will have to tack the two layers of metal together on the tailgate with the welder. Otherwise, they will seperate.
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Now you need to write a FAQ thread on this for us Eric.
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thanks for the tip!
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I will see about getting the actual measurements for everything and getting one on there. (Leave it to Krue to be out pimpin' for his FAQ ho's)
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That's right!
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