shaving tail gate and taking rear bumper off

Discussion in '1976-1983 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by 92 ridin low, Oct 2, 2012.

  1. 92 ridin low

    92 ridin low Member

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    much better

    now to shave the tailgate
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    keep in mind idk how to weld but still gave it a try
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    bondoed
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    smoothing it put
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    spray painted
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    how i open my tailgate
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    92 ridin low, Oct 2, 2012
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  3. patrickgraven

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    looks good. what is your tailgate handle now?
     
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  4. 92 ridin low

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    door handle

    it the big circle it kinda like a little socket that sticks in and u twist it and the tailgate opens
     
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    interesting....can you get a better picture of this?
     
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    They make a handle relocator ,to the inside of the bed!
     
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    yea i know they sell re locators but i had that part layin around and its a way smaller hole
     
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    Looks clean man, nice clean mod with your own twist!!
     
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    Looks good dogg.
     
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  10. 92 ridin low

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    hope these pics are better
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    i twist the red socket thing and my tailgate opens:D
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    92 ridin low, Oct 6, 2012
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  11. smartmonkey

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    Those are used as anti-theft locks for electrical switch boards over in Aus. They come in all types of shapes triangle, square, round with a notch, hexagonal ect. We also call the red socket thing a key.
     
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  12. Malessohomegrown

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    like it bro. Once again nice work..
     
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    thats pretty danmmmn kool
     
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    Cool twist with the tailgate!
     
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