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05-11-2012, 11:58 PM
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Location: bremerton,wa
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help tailgate latch
i have a fleetside short bed and need some latch to carry stuff when i need to or items that are to long. could i make my own or i hate to say where could i get some new or old like other trucks
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05-12-2012, 06:31 PM
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Location: menifee california
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Re: help tailgate latch
check Mar-k they have them
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05-13-2012, 09:33 AM
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Re: help tailgate latch
there price'y how making my own. i got the truck and does not have the OEM i have a regular door lock the one you slide from left to right.
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05-13-2012, 07:33 PM
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Re: help tailgate latch
do asearch on here there has been quite a few differant ways guys have done this. some use seatbelt latches some use the sliding locks. alot of people have put cables on tailgate to hold it up . alot of differant ways to do this
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05-14-2012, 06:20 PM
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Re: help tailgate latch
I will post some pics of my lo buck ones tonite
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05-14-2012, 06:48 PM
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Re: help tailgate latch
This may help:
( 1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Pickup Truck Restoration/Modification/Customization Ideas) Post #29 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402277
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05-14-2012, 10:10 PM
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Re: help tailgate latch
here is my latch set up. I used a cable and a bolt set up off of a Ford that I got from pick and pull for $8.00
  I had these gate latches in my shed mounted them and drilled holes to "lock" them used a little weather strip to provide a snug fit  
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1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 05-15-2012 at 10:23 AM. |
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05-14-2012, 10:21 PM
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Re: help tailgate latch
I drilled and taped the bolt and added a nut to secure it
 I used a small carabiner ,when closed I just hook up here  and when it is opened I attach the carabier to the original eyelet were the chain hook went 
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05-14-2012, 10:25 PM
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Re: help tailgate latch
and here it is Its been on for about 4 years, I weigh 200 lbs and they hold my weight with no problems lo buck $25.00 set up You can get the latches at Home depot,Ace,Lowes etc.
 also sorry for the big pics 
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1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 05-15-2012 at 10:26 AM. |
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