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Technical Tailgate latches

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by tguptill, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. tguptill
    Joined: Aug 12, 2012
    Posts: 72

    tguptill
    Member
    from Maine

    Am looking to get rid of the chain and latch hookup on my 57 f100 styleside pickup. Anyone have good ideas on what to use? I saw one earlier this summer that used seat belt latches but not sure how they would stand up to the weather.
     
  2. 29moonshine
    Joined: Dec 30, 2006
    Posts: 1,341

    29moonshine
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    look at a hatch latch for a boat they are stainless
     
  3. Cosmo49
    Joined: Jan 15, 2007
    Posts: 1,551

    Cosmo49
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    Yep, FWIW, removing that chain and hook is going to suck the soul right out of the pick-up.
     
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  4. wreckfixer
    Joined: Jun 15, 2009
    Posts: 320

    wreckfixer
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    I used the marine latches on mine. And this kit ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1469386996.279445.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1469387015.174512.jpg
     
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  5. I use the same fittings (including the clip) that wreckfixer used.

    Simple, neat and doesn't come undone.

    Being stainless they won't rust.
     
  6. Kerrynzl
    Joined: Jun 20, 2010
    Posts: 2,906

    Kerrynzl
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    Do what most people do downunder.........Use the towball :D [That nouveau patina look]
     
  7. Kiwi 4d
    Joined: Sep 16, 2006
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    Kiwi 4d
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    We put a spring loaded pin each side under the top roll. The pins are joined via a small wire rope , and they have a tapered end to enable an easy slam latch.
     
  8. geoford41
    Joined: Jul 26, 2011
    Posts: 762

    geoford41
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    from Delaware

    this was what I used on my '41 it came from MACK Products (part # 10310) They make repro beds and replacement tailgates etc. www.mack-products.com these eliminate chains and I added tabs to the tailgate and made plastic covered SS cables for the limit staps
     

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