Wanted WA FJ55 tailgate

[fj55guy]

Location

United States

So the tailgate in my FJ55 is pretty bowed (7/8 inch approximately), and it is causing problems with the back window opening and closing. The current tailgate may be salvageable, but I would like to see how much a non-bowed one would cost. I have no problem with rust, as long as there is not too bad of a bow in it.

 

[61twpw]

The one from my ‘78 is pretty straight, with minimal rust. Shipping might be prohibitive though. Are the innards good?

 

[3_puppies]

what year? there was some cosmetic differences in the later years.
@Ben edwards

 

[fj55guy]

I also have a 78' coincidentally, and I have all the parts that go inside it (window regulator, locking mechanism, etc.). If you're in WA or any other nearby states, there's a chance I could pick it up instead of shipping, but I'm guessing those odds are low. If you have any pictures that would be cool as well.