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01-12-2024, 04:51 PM | #1 |
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40-41 pu tailgate
I am fixing up a 41 pick up, and have a pretty rough tailgate. I read in original Ford sales literature that the 'rolled' top of the tailgate is tapered. As mine is badly battered it is hard to determine. Does anyone have a pic or a description of this in original form. This is an American deck. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks, Gordon.
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01-12-2024, 05:03 PM | #2 | |
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Re: 40-41 pu tailgate
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1938 - 40 Ford Truck Tailgate - Original Style
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01-12-2024, 07:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: 40-41 pu tailgate
Mack Hills in Moberly MO. All years of early Ford tailgates manufactured there.
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01-12-2024, 08:49 PM | #4 |
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Re: 40-41 pu tailgate
To answer the question, yes, the top rail was tapered. The reproduction tailgates from Northern Classic (now out of business) were tapered as the originals. I know how he did that which was tricky. Not sure if the Mack tailgates are tapered.
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01-13-2024, 09:37 AM | #5 |
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Re: 40-41 pu tailgate
Mine is original although a little banged up along the top. It appears that the top roll was/is straight across the top , bottom and inside but bows outward. This would give it more strength when it's bearing a load in the down (flat to extend the bed length) position. Tim
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01-15-2024, 04:27 PM | #6 |
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Re: 40-41 pu tailgate
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