35 Truck Fixed Tailgate

[JimV]

I have decided to bolt my tailgate to the roll pan thus eliminating the hinges, chains, etc. I think iit looks much cleaner. The bed is only 4-1/2 inches deep so I don't think there is an issue with reducing functionality. I'm sure others have had the same thought. Does anyone have pictures of their fixed tailgate and a brief explanation of what they did to the roll pan and tailgate to get them to bolt together and look correct?

Thanks for any help. It doesn't seem like a real difficult modification, but don't want to plow new ground if someone else has already done so. Thanks again.

Jim Vangilder

[DonS]

Jim, I also was going to bolt the tailgate closed, but instead decided to hide the fuel fill and battery jumper connections behind the tailgate in the rear valance. DonS

[Sbda4]

I bolted my tailgate closed and am very happy with the results. See description and pictures at post #17 under Greg’s Hot Rod Truck.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post483292

[JimV]

DonS:

I really like this idea. Never thought of it. Thanks.

[mkassab]

Jim, I'm probably stating the obvious, but if you incorporate DonS rear valence fuel fill (which is a great option I might add), you can't bolt the tailgate shut.

If you want to bolt the tailgate shut and don't want the fuel fill in the bed, check out me build thread post that shows how I made my fuel fill out the right side of the bed side. My build thread link in my signature.

Mark