RE: Advice from FJ25 'ers' for my 1964 FJ40

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forward in 1962 with a hard tube running across the top and down the side like above (ignore the aftermarket cap, it has since been replaced)
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The Tailgate was very rough!
Not sure how so much water had got into it over the years. I assume because the Previous owner would Launch his Boat with this and the Rear of the Vehicle was dipped in the Sea.
Tailgate is pretty much a sealed unit. The outer skin is thick @ 2mm steel and that had rusted through. All the captive nuts inside had corroded away, which made it impossible to get many of the bolts out, as the captive nuts (or what was left of them) rotated inside the door skin. Note how worn Latches were!

Anyway it is almost as good as new now!







 
The rear fender looks familiar.. Is it?

I don't know what changed in 1969 but here is one on flea bay. If it's too long, saw it off and modify OEM part with said hammer:

 
Well I'd like one too if there are any economies of scale.
 
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