One peice tailgate

[andykotzur]

Can anyone give some tips and hints,pitfalls on welding the tailgate assembly together?
Im contemplating giving it a go, but would like to talk to someone who has done it
Thanks
andys

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

Send a PM to Steven Johnson, he's a member of the forum and SA club. I reckon he'd be able to give you a pointer or two.

[andykotzur]

I cant seem to get any info ,so i`ll just have to give it a bat and see how it turns out
andy

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

If I were doing the converion, I'd be -

1. Getting some gas rams to replace the top gate strut-things. Otherwise it will be unmanageable.

2. Keeping the original latch/lock mechanism, as they say - if it ain't broke.

3. Keeping the top gate attached, remove the bottom hinges then dummy up the bottom gate so it's all lined up and gaps are even. Tack the two together and test, then weld up when it's all good. Voila!

[minifcvan]

hi you could also pm harko or fatboy i think they are in the process of making them.. cheers mark