Tailgate Armor

JerseyCruiser · 09-25-07, 10:16 PM

Is there anything for sale to replace the jerky carpet on the rear tailgate? I'm finally getting to install all of my rear trim after fixing all of the associated 80 leaks and would like something better and stronger on the gate. I saw what CDan has and was looking for something that I can purchase and bolt right in too lazy to start fabing something myself. Aluminum Diamond Plate is what I'm looking for. Hopefully I just sparked an idea for someone with metal skills and equipment to fab some for sale

George

cruiserdan · 09-25-07, 10:19 PM

You do not want diamond plate.

chibo · 09-25-07, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiserdan

You do not want diamond plate.

Out of curiosity, why do you say this?

cruiserdan · 09-25-07, 10:22 PM

Have you ever crawled around on diamond plate on you hands and knees?

chibo · 09-25-07, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiserdan

Have you ever crawled around on diamond plate on you hands and knees?

2badfjs · 09-25-07, 10:33 PM

i have two sheets of 4x8x1/8" aluminum at the shop.
send me your tail gate trim and i'll cut you a piece.

$150.+ shipping. cut and drilled with countersunk holes and round off the edges

pm me, we'll talk

JerseyCruiser · 09-25-07, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiserdan

Have you ever crawled around on diamond plate on you hands and knees?

I see your point however my knees are shot so I try not to crawl on anything hard I usually lift my self up and swing my ass onto the tailgate then reach into the truck this is not a problem at 5'6

C6H12O6 · 09-25-07, 10:36 PM

Dan,
I'm too lazy to go look...

How thick was your aluminum plate? I thought it was 1/4". Do you think 1/8" would be thick enough to straighten out a slightly bowed tailgate?

-Spike- · 09-25-07, 10:39 PM

Dan, a link to your exceptional tailgate job might be in order here.

-Spike

cruiserdan · 09-25-07, 10:41 PM

Mine is 1/4 inch 6061.

2bad's offer is compelling but I believe that 1/8 inch is not thick enough.

chibo · 09-25-07, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiserdan

Mine is 1/4 inch 6061.

2bad's offer is compelling but I believe that 1/8 inch is not thick enough.

What did you do to keep the edges from being very sharp?

C6H12O6 · 09-25-07, 10:49 PM

Thanks. That's what I thought. I put a row boat in the back with the gate down and the bottom of the v-shaped hull bent the gate down just a little bit, but the upper gate doesn't really close the same. Now, I can push it back a little and it seems to latch better, but with my big fat ass sitting on it, it gets bowed again before too long.

Seeing you stack ammo boxes on yours, I gotta believe the 1/4" will firm it up and keep it straight. Not sure if 1/8 would be enough either.

cruiserdan · 09-25-07, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by -Spike-

Dan, a link to your exceptional tailgate job might be in order here.

-Spike

Here's a couple photos.

The second one is with 5,640 rounds of .30 caliber M2 ball on the gate. That's ~430 lbs.

cruiserdan · 09-25-07, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chibo

What did you do to keep the edges from being very sharp?

I knocked the edge of slightly with a smooth bastard file.

YES, there is such a thing as a "bastard" file........

IronYuppy · 09-25-07, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiserdan

...

The second one is with 5,640 rounds of .30 caliber M2 ball on the gate...

WOLVERINES!!!!

cruiserdan · 09-25-07, 11:00 PM

chibo · 09-25-07, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiserdan

I knocked the edge of slightly with a smooth bastard file.

YES, there is such a thing as a "bastard" file........

Oh, so that's what those files are called.... learn something new all the time

MSGGrunt · 09-26-07, 03:34 AM

Dan, I like the look of your flat aluminium... If you have or had ammo in those cans I want to fly out and visit you.

GreatLakesWaterjet · 09-26-07, 05:42 AM

I have the CAD file finished for this. I just haven't had time to make some. Dan and I have talked abour this before. You will need to install the nutserts. Give me a pm and we'll talk.

locrwln1 · 09-26-07, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatLakesWaterjet

I have the CAD file finished for this. I just haven't had time to make some. Dan and I have talked abour this before. You will need to install the nutserts. Give me a pm and we'll talk.

Great, another thing for me to spend my money on...

Jack

Hayes · 09-26-07, 07:14 AM

Whatever happened to the 80 with the propane stove installed in the tailgate...

Other ideas:
Padded suede for the sensitive rear end.
Shag carpet for the pimp 80.
Finished mahogany hardwood plank pink panty wagons.

97 FZJ80 · 09-26-07, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Hayes

Whatever happened to the 80 with the propane stove installed in the tailgate...

Other ideas:
Padded suede for the sensitive rear end.
Shag carpet for the pimp 80.
Finished mahogany hardwood plank pink panty wagons.

You forgot the cottony soft terry cloth for those wearing pink panties.

NorCalSam · 09-26-07, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by IronYuppy

WOLVERINES!!!!

cruiserdan · 09-26-07, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MSGGrunt

Dan, I like the look of your flat aluminium... If you have or had ammo in those cans I want to fly out and visit you.

Oh, the nomenclature on the cans is accurate.

Bluetribal · 09-26-07, 01:07 PM

If you just want to replace the carpet with something durable my first thought would be a piece of rubber similar to what they hang up behind you in a batting cage. Durable, easy on the knees but HOT as HE!! if in the sun.

09-25-07, 10:16 PM	#1
JerseyCruiser IH8MUD Junkie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 17061 Posts: 299	Tailgate Armor Is there anything for sale to replace the jerky carpet on the rear tailgate? I'm finally getting to install all of my rear trim after fixing all of the associated 80 leaks and would like something better and stronger on the gate. I saw what CDan has and was looking for something that I can purchase and bolt right in too lazy to start fabing something myself. Aluminum Diamond Plate is what I'm looking for. Hopefully I just sparked an idea for someone with metal skills and equipment to fab some for sale George __________________ 1993 FZJ80 120,000 OEM rear locker, rear Slee bumper, Hanna Sliders, front ARB, OME 850/863, BFG AT KO 285’s, CDL with Pin 7 Mod, George's LEDs and more to come! Gotham City Land Cruisers

09-25-07, 10:19 PM	#2
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pounding out dents Posts: 13,533	You do not want diamond plate. __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

09-25-07, 10:22 PM	#4
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pounding out dents Posts: 13,533	Have you ever crawled around on diamond plate on you hands and knees? __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

09-25-07, 10:33 PM	#6
2badfjs 80s muncher Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: colorful colorado Posts: 4,932	i have two sheets of 4x8x1/8" aluminum at the shop. send me your tail gate trim and i'll cut you a piece. $150.+ shipping. cut and drilled with countersunk holes and round off the edges pm me, we'll talk __________________ SOLID ROCK OFF-ROAD http://www.solidrockoff-road.com/ 1991-92 80 series sliders available, WITH CAT PROTECTION! It's how YOU want it, i'm just here to build it for you. SLIDERS FOR 40s' 60s' and 80s' plus a little bit more

09-25-07, 10:36 PM	#8
C6H12O6 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beaverton, Oregon TLCA# 16307 Posts: 763	Dan, I'm too lazy to go look... How thick was your aluminum plate? I thought it was 1/4". Do you think 1/8" would be thick enough to straighten out a slightly bowed tailgate? __________________ If you're gonna be a bear, be a grizzly. Steve the Fly Fishing Science Teacher 1995 FZJ80 ~ Lockers, winchless ARB, 2.5" OME, bent-up, rattling, leaky Borla exhaust, MetalTech Sliders, multiple oil leaks, 285 Revos. http://web.mac.com/stevenlent/cruiser/cruiser.html

09-25-07, 10:39 PM	#9
-Spike- Sponsored by Bull Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,022	Dan, a link to your exceptional tailgate job might be in order here. -Spike __________________ His 1994 TLC 'White Elephant' +6"/35" Locked and loaded. Hers '95 TLC Bare bones. "I don't understand this business of illegal aliens giving birth to American citizens. If your cat has kittens in the oven, would you call them biscuits?" -Unknown

09-25-07, 10:41 PM	#10
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pounding out dents Posts: 13,533	Mine is 1/4 inch 6061. 2bad's offer is compelling but I believe that 1/8 inch is not thick enough. __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

09-25-07, 10:49 PM	#12
C6H12O6 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beaverton, Oregon TLCA# 16307 Posts: 763	Thanks. That's what I thought. I put a row boat in the back with the gate down and the bottom of the v-shaped hull bent the gate down just a little bit, but the upper gate doesn't really close the same. Now, I can push it back a little and it seems to latch better, but with my big fat ass sitting on it, it gets bowed again before too long. Seeing you stack ammo boxes on yours, I gotta believe the 1/4" will firm it up and keep it straight. Not sure if 1/8 would be enough either. __________________ If you're gonna be a bear, be a grizzly. Steve the Fly Fishing Science Teacher 1995 FZJ80 ~ Lockers, winchless ARB, 2.5" OME, bent-up, rattling, leaky Borla exhaust, MetalTech Sliders, multiple oil leaks, 285 Revos. http://web.mac.com/stevenlent/cruiser/cruiser.html

09-25-07, 11:00 PM	#16
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pounding out dents Posts: 13,533	__________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

09-26-07, 03:34 AM	#18
MSGGrunt IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Worcester, MA TLCA# 13006 Posts: 643	Dan, I like the look of your flat aluminium... If you have or had ammo in those cans I want to fly out and visit you. __________________ 1997 FZJ80 40th 6" Slee Lift, Sliders, 2" Body Lift, 11.00x16 XL's, 4.88, Aussie Locker, Snorkel, ARB Bull Bar, 10,500 Winch, LightForce XGT's, Laptop/GPS/, Intercooled Turbo, Dual Gauge Pod, Diff Switch, 3" SS exhaust, SS Brake lines

09-26-07, 05:42 AM	#19
GreatLakesWaterjet former FB Fabworks Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the shop cuttin' parts Posts: 438	I have the CAD file finished for this. I just haven't had time to make some. Dan and I have talked abour this before. You will need to install the nutserts. Give me a pm and we'll talk. __________________ 94 FZJ-80 DD,lockers,850-860 with 1" spacers,37x12.50x17 Truxus M/Ts,17x10 GLW beadlocks,York OBA,GLW front and rear bumpers,Warn 9000 with blue rope,Auto window mod,GLW rear cargo bars,LED cargo lights,CDL switch and Pin-7 mod,OEM hand throttle,lots more coming!http://www.greatlakeswaterjetinc.com 3rd Brake Light Covers for sale!http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...10#post2594410

09-26-07, 07:14 AM	#21
Hayes IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Salt Lake City, UT TLCA# 15907 Posts: 1,202	Whatever happened to the 80 with the propane stove installed in the tailgate... Other ideas: Padded suede for the sensitive rear end. Shag carpet for the pimp 80. Finished mahogany hardwood plank pink panty wagons. __________________ Ryan Hayes '93 FZJ80 I was bold in the pursuit of knowledge, never fearing to follow truth and reason to whatever results they led, and bearding every authority which stood in their way. -Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Cooper, 1814 Flying Spaghetti Monster Bless America

09-26-07, 01:07 PM	#25
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,642	If you just want to replace the carpet with something durable my first thought would be a piece of rubber similar to what they hang up behind you in a batting cage. Durable, easy on the knees but HOT as HE!! if in the sun. __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*