Just ordered a Bikini top.. what are my tailgate options? (1 Viewer)

[powderjay]

Looking for best way to secure license plate and keep things from rolling out the rear end. TIA

 

[brian]

anything from a 2x4 to real steel cruiser parts tailgate...i went with real steels deluxe tail gate.

 

[upperblack]

I've had and like the real steel tailgate as well. Keeps your truck looking very original.

 

[x463]

I got the fixed bolt-in panel from CCOT. Cheap and effective.

 

[GA Architect]

I recently installed this real steel unit that I purchased from a local MUD member.

 

[Irish11]

@GA Architect That looks really sharp! I should have held out for one of those.

I got the fixed bolt-in panel from CCOT. Cheap and effective.

This is what I did too. They go on sale from time to time. Cheap, does the job. Does not look horrible either.

 

[GA Architect]

@GA Architect That looks really sharp! I should have held out for one of those.



This is what I did too. They go on sale from time to time. Cheap, does the job. Does not look horrible either.

Here are some better photos of my real steel tail gate. Note, it was modified to accept OEM hinges before before I purchased it.

 

[TheHardWay]

Looks good. When are you gonna get around to painting it? Pair of barn doors came with mine. Chomping to shoot those suckers!

 

[cjgoode]

Several companies sell the storage container tailgates, nice lockable storage area.

#4012 Storage Tailgate - Smooth

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

maybe this woul

d work?

 

[SouthBostonFJ40]

Someone needs to make a bolt in panel that also folds down.

 

[Jdc1]

Jay, we need to see more pictures to make a good recommendation. (if the porsche happens to photobomb it's a bonus)

 

[AlaskanWheeler]

Fiberglass is also an option

 

[GA Architect]

Looks good. When are you gonna get around to painting it? Pair of barn doors came with mine. Chomping to shoot those suckers!

After some deliberation, but with the wife input as I'm color blind/illiterate......it is going to stay the color it is.

My air compressor just showed up today, so I'm going to install the manifold and air lines. Then I'm going to mess with my TSC small blasting kit and my HF paint gun. So who knows, I do have the matching beige paint to my 40's body. But I'm going to work with some Cygnus White first.

 

[Tancruiser]

I just used card board and duct tape when I hit the lottery I'm going to upgrade to plywood. oh yeah

 

[Beeale]

Someone needs to make a bolt in panel that also folds down.

Is this what your thinking? Drop Down Tailgate - Real Steel Cruiser Parts

 

[ginmtb]

I'm thinking @SouthBostonFJ40 means one that uses the stock ambi holes vs holes in the sill.

 

[dfclimber]

I like the real steel deluxe (finished on both sides) but i ended making up a quick one out of wood. Took kick vent to hardware store to match paint, could not have been easier. Uses lower hinges from ambi doors

 

[FJ40|RUNNER]

For those with the CCOT panel, how stout is it? I have been planning on getting a real steel bc I am not a fan of the CCOT one, but am also planning on mounting a gas can or two off the back which kinda defeats the purpose of looking stockish as its covered up. Am I right thinking the CCOT would need boxing in? As reasonable as they are (under 100$ right now), even if that were the case it would be hard to pass up. I will say, running no tailgate has upped my tie down game which is always a good thing regardless of whether stuff will dump out the back or not.

 

[brian]

the ccot is nothing more than what you see.
a light gauge sheet metal(guessing something like 16ga) rectangle that has the edges returned and is cross broken.
it's basically a drip pan turned on edge.