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Used to be outside mirrors. Now it's tailgate handles.
For Sale Why some of us hang on to spares... (1 Viewer)
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Wow some kind of price.
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I have a spare tailgate handle gasket for $790 if the buyer needs it. 
Redgrrr
I have a problem with 40s
Caddy daddy’s a dick....
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
I still have the last OEM mirrors still in the box and wrapped in foam 
and the order form from Toyota.
and the order form from Toyota.
gonzopancho
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I still have the last OEM mirrors still in the box and wrapped in foam
So... $1000 each?
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Holy Mackerel!
gonzopancho
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I think I need his whole supply. 
I don't understand why all the hate...
He's only charging $7.95 shipping, sounds like a bargain to me.
He's only charging $7.95 shipping, sounds like a bargain to me.
gonzopancho
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I was legit looking at a Dec 1978 pig yesterday with an honest 78k on the odo. One owner (seller’s recently deceased dad). Last registered a decade ago.
Absolute time machine, some rust, (lower fenders, rear wheel arches), tiny tear in the headliner, factory A/C, factory radio, ...
It’s not perfect, but it’s nice (if you look past the rust), but it’s ...
Missing the tailgate latch.
Maybe i should figure out how to produce these. Do I make them out of polished stainless, or chromed steel?
Has to be doable for < $250 each, right?
Absolute time machine, some rust, (lower fenders, rear wheel arches), tiny tear in the headliner, factory A/C, factory radio, ...
It’s not perfect, but it’s nice (if you look past the rust), but it’s ...
Missing the tailgate latch.
Maybe i should figure out how to produce these. Do I make them out of polished stainless, or chromed steel?
Has to be doable for < $250 each, right?
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Stainless. Wouldn't be hard either. Already looked into it. Wouldn't break 
gonzopancho
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PabloCruise
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Let me send a link or two, this has been kicked around...
PabloCruise
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So there was this:
Tailgate Handle Reproduction?
Is it "tailgate" or "tail gate"? However you spell it, I was wondering how people would feel about being able to print their own handles? I have been on the hunt for a solution to the tailgate handle dilemma for years, possibly a decade. About 5 years ago I got access to the ability to scan a...
forum.ih8mud.com
which was followed by this:
FJ55 Tailgate Handle
It seems as though these iron pigs break a 'gate handle now and again......an easy replacement option: 1972 FJ55 Tailgate Handle by jrh00800 on Shapeways On a '75 rig
forum.ih8mud.com
Long story short, I have been on the hunt for this capability for years, and have some great design files on both pieces of the handle.
Let me know if you want to talk more...
PabloCruise
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PabloCruise
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I have a spare tailgate handle gasket for $790 if the buyer needs it.
I can reproduce the gaskets for $750 - a steal!!!
Redgrrr
I have a problem with 40s
I secretly want a pig! You coming back up to see us next summer again?
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PabloCruise
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Redgrrr
I have a problem with 40s
Drive it up, how else! Cody has added a full 3 days of fire tower and overland runs with an overnight camp out this year. Should be a good time. He has been putting a lot of time since the classic getting the routes dialed in. Looking forward to seeing the pig in person finally if you can make it!
