36 woodie tailgate ??

mrtexas

mrtexas

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What goes here on the clip from the wheelwell to the tailgate hinge? I assume something to keep the tailgate from dropping too fast?

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You are right it is a spring with a lot of tension--it resembles a spring used in one piece metal garage doors only shorter and about 1" in diameter. In retension with the gate up it has no slack. On my 40 it is covered in a tight leather sheath. It takes most of the weight of the tailgate as it is raised or lowered. Someone will have a pic.
 
You might check with Carpenter. I think he has repopped this spring (about $75 if I remember) It's needed to counter balance those gates with the spare tire on them. Good luck. RPM
 
RPM said:
You might check with Carpenter. I think he has repopped this spring (about $75 if I remember) It's needed to counter balance those gates with the spare tire on them. Good luck. RPM
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How do I contact him?
 
Mr. Texas - are you a member of the National Woodie Club? Do you have a collection of specialy suppliers for woodies?
Ed Clarke," Woodieologist"
Stainless steel blind nuts, Ford hardware & restoration supplies - send for catalog
67 Rockland Avenue
Larchmont, New York, 10538 USA
914-834-0326
 
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