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Tech Area => General Auto Tech => Topic started by: daveismissing on September 02 2012, 05:40:19 PM

Title: Thank you Mr Ford
Post by: daveismissing on September 02 2012, 05:40:19 PM: So both halves of the tailgate cup hinge have rotted. The body portion unbolts.
The Tailgate part is(was) welded on. WTF? Buy a new tailgate?
No wonder guys are welding on a suitable chunk of pipe.

Think Steve would notice that his tailgate is missing?......
Title: Re: Thank you Mr Ford
Post by: Steve Wood on September 02 2012, 06:33:37 PM: get a cargo net...less wind resistance
Title: Re: Thank you Mr Ford
Post by: firebird_1252 on September 02 2012, 07:00:26 PM: Quote from: Steve Wood on September 02 2012, 06:33:37 PM
get a cargo net...less wind resistance

and catches the rest of the truck rotting away.... :071:
Title: Re: Thank you Mr Ford
Post by: daveismissing on September 02 2012, 08:55:41 PM: Quote from: Steve Wood on September 02 2012, 06:33:37 PM
get a cargo net...less wind resistance

Actually DIY Tonneau covers - naugahyde over plywood slid into in alum channels bolted on the rail

So I use the lock on the tailgate and stash tools/chains in big rubbermaid tubs

Quote from: firebird_1252 on September 02 2012, 07:00:26 PM
and catches the rest of the truck rotting away.... :071:

LOL :icon_lol:
freakin' true - the shackles even rotted off from the brine spray
Title: Re: Thank you Mr Ford
Post by: SuperSix on September 02 2012, 09:08:24 PM: Quote from: firebird_1252 on September 02 2012, 07:00:26 PM
Quote from: Steve Wood on September 02 2012, 06:33:37 PM
get a cargo net...less wind resistance

and catches the rest of the truck rotting away.... :071:

:rofl:
Title: Re: Thank you Mr Ford
Post by: $1987 GN$ on September 02 2012, 09:47:27 PM: Show me a Ferd that the gate is not rotted away.

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Title: Re: Thank you Mr Ford
Post by: firebird_1252 on September 02 2012, 09:52:36 PM: normally they spring shackles rot out.
Title: Re: Thank you Mr Ford
Post by: $1987 GN$ on September 02 2012, 10:09:52 PM: Oh and the rear cab corner mounts too. Usually after about 7 - 10 years.

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