Howdy all, I am looking for some pictures and or ideas on how to integrate the OEM tailgate into my 1980 ambulance door FJ40 as a solution for when the top is off. I'm putting an OEM soft top on it as well and like the functional tailgate instead of bolting up a panel. I don't mind putting some extra holes in the tub to make this happen but would like to minimize it as much as possible.
I've been able to source all the OEM hardware and am purchasing a new tailgate from realsteel but am obviously going to have to do some work to get it all to work out. I am going to move the license plate mount/lights to the right side of the tailgate (because of the spare tire) and rework the latch hook to utilize the OEM lower ambulance door hinge holes. Has anyone done this before and have pictures of how they did it as well as how they ran the license plate wires through the tailgate? Any advice and or pictures would be of great help, thanks!
I've been able to source all the OEM hardware and am purchasing a new tailgate from realsteel but am obviously going to have to do some work to get it all to work out. I am going to move the license plate mount/lights to the right side of the tailgate (because of the spare tire) and rework the latch hook to utilize the OEM lower ambulance door hinge holes. Has anyone done this before and have pictures of how they did it as well as how they ran the license plate wires through the tailgate? Any advice and or pictures would be of great help, thanks!