Build 73 FJ40 Refresh

[FJ40Savvy]

I noticed the left side tail gate latch has this cutout, is this correct or has someone modified it?

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Finished cleaning/priming small parts.

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DIY zinc plated the tail gate hinge pins.

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Here are pictures of the left side latch on Louie. It seems to match the latch on the spare tire carrier. There is no hole in the top part of the latch.

FYI Love the work you are doing on your '73.