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I went out and got the tailgate fitted and all hardware installed. It couldn't have been any easier. Had only one minor problem I will discuss that later. First I centered the tailgate in the hole with bondo spreaders and a ratchet strap. I like using spreaders because they are tapered and I could fine tune the gaps. ![]() All of the hardware. ![]() Had to assy the strickers and install them in pre existing holes. ![]() ![]() Then attach the side locks. ![]() Hooked up side locks to stricker plate. ![]() Installed latches. ![]() A working tailgate. I like it!!! ![]() The only problem is the latch on the right side was hitting the taper on the stricker (pointing to it in the pic) causing the TG to shift to the left closing up the gap on the left side. I haven't fixed it yet. There was a shim under the latch, but I removed it and installed a thinner shim. It helped, but not enough. ![]() 2 more pics on the way.
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Here are 2 pics to compare the left to the right strickers. It might be hard to see what I'm talking about, but it's there. I'm thinking of grinding the main piece so it will allow the stricker to move some. I only need a 3/32". The side locks rattle quit a bit when closing the gate. May have to install some anti rattle blocks.
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Re: Project Vitamin C-10
Nice score on the 95 Truck. What opens the tail gate? Is there an inside handle? Maybe I missed something, but I didn't see it.
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Clean install Alan, Thanks for sharing.
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Kewl. That's better than using a can opener.
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Your truck is looking great. Regarding the problem with the right side latch striker, can you tell what is the cause of the difference side to side? Is it the tailgate, the bracket holding the striker, or the bedside that is different? Things are supposed to fit. If there is a product problem, we want to know about it. Thank you for feedback. Mar-Ktech
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Nice progress report Alan; the tailgate looks killer! Glad to see your truck moving along.
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I really like these new tailgates that Mar-K is making. I just first saw them a couple months ago. Yours looks good on there Alan.
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The stricker plates are within .015 total height of each other. The only thing I noticed with the stricker plate was the welded on bung is beveled on one and not the other (noted in top 2 pics). It wouldn't be causing this problem just something I noticed. It's hard to tell in the pic, but there is a noticeable difference when looking at how far the stricker sticks out past the bedside when compared to each other. I tried my best to get the same angle on both sides. I did have bondo dust in my eyes. ![]() Thanks for a great product and customer service. I remember talking to James last year about the inner bed patch panels he was fantastic to deal with. Keep up the great work. Thanks man.
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Thanks Capt. they are slick.
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I was wrong on the TG, about modifying the stricker. I adjusted the right side of the TG up and the left side down just a little and I'm happy. I thought the TG was where it needed to be.............I was wrong. It won't be the last time something like that will happen...........me being wrong. My problems may be of some help to others.
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Nice to see the electron is still working.
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![]() I just posted this question about help getting my video made. Here is the LINKY. Still working on the bedsides. Honey don'ts finally turned into Honey do's. ![]()
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awesome as usual alan! Is that latch setup for the mark tailgates, or can i use it on my original tailgate?
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The bed is getting closer to the first coat of primer.
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Alan what size air hose to you have going to your paint gun?
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Looking good as always Alan...
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Sorry it took so long to answer. I'm pretty sure it's a 3/8. I was going to look to make sure. but never did. I picked the hose up 100 times this week.
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I use 1/4 for work (nail guns,staple guns). I'm not sure how much a paint gun needs. I think it makes a difference when running air tools like a impact gun. Just bought a 3/8.
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I've got a bad illness. I can't leave well enough alone. I just wanted ya'll to know to explain why I'm not getting much done. I'm doing 4Runner surgery. The 86 needs a roof and windshield pillar skins. Here's the donor roof.
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Well if the illness is more than a truck addiction or bondo fever, i hope you get to feeling better
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Is it yours or work your doing for someone.
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I did get more sanding done tonight. i also included some pics of the 4Runner tht I will be fixing up.
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Re: Project Vitamin C-10
Ronnie traded me some wood for my bed. It has some stains on it from sitting around, so I drug out the planner and tried to see if I could remove alittle material. It cleaned up pretty good.
Before ![]() After ![]() Side-by-side comparision ![]() all done ![]() Now a question for you wood workers. I've refinished wood before, but by no means am I a pro. I will be sanding the wood prior to coating. Should I use a type of sanding sealer prior to color (if I choose a color). Even if I don't use a color should a sanding selaer be used? I'm thinking just varnish all of it and sand it smooth and repeat the process several times. I want something that has a UV protector in it. I'm still thinking of staining it a light orange color, but natural looks awesome as well.
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