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[Lil'John]

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[cruiser_guy]

How about, "The tailgate doesn't close all the way."

You've also got two big holes in the rear pillars that should not be there.

 

[Gumby]

two holes in the rear pillar is a hanging offense?

Please don't look at either of my pigs

 

[cruiserbrett]

later tailgate? It does appear that the tailgate is tweaked? seems to be open more on one side?

the round holes inside the pillar are OEM for smog hose routing on early Fj55's. They take the exact door plug on pre 74 Fj40 doors.

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Maybe the ole 2x4 in one side trick while you push hard on the otherside with the board wedged in the otherside between body and tailgate.

 

[cruiserbrett]

oh sh$t! Its so uniform I didnt even notice. WTF would someone do that for????????????????/

 

[scouthead]

Been putting the gate down with the window stuck up? Sure, a whole bunch of cutting and touch up is easier than replacing a little window regulator gear... Easier to load and unoad with that giant pane of glass jutting out too!

 

[cruiser_guy]

two holes in the rear pillar is a hanging offense?

Please don't look at either of my pigs

Not a hanging offense, it just didn't appear to be stock to me.

The missing or cut off sheet metal should be a relatively easy repair, the problem is it will blister the paint if welded.

 

[cruiser_guy]

Actually, the solution presented to me by Don is to take some sheetmetal and make some angle iron. Then spot weld similar to factory style.

Exactly what I would do.

 

[scouthead]

I would also weld it, but you could also rivet the new lip on (if the weather strip will alow it) and might be easier to seam seal/ touch up without damaging the existing paint.

 

[cruiser_guy]

I would also weld it, but you could also rivet the new lip on (if the weather strip will alow it) and might be easier to seam seal/ touch up without damaging the existing paint.

If he decides against welding then I'd suggest a panel bonding adhesive. Rivets would be a distance last choice in my book.