It’s the little things...

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It’s the little things...

Gsmblue
For as long as I have had this truck the tailgate has been an issue.. the handle was wonky and would not release the latches.. it was stiff and sticky. The cables were rusted too. Worst of all, the handle would sometimes be pulled too far and the roller would pop over the lever resulting in a lot of faffing to reset..

Anyhow. New cables, rods, handle and retainers all popped in yesterday and now the tailgate opens and closes with ease. Not to mention the handle sits straight!

Like I said, it’s the little things...

1985.5 F-150 XL Explorer standard cab 5.0 EFI AOD 4x4
Daily Driver. We call her Eunice the Ute.

1982 Bronco XLT Lariat 351W AOD 4x4
Code name Esperanza, or Espy to her friends. Please see my Project thread for the blow by blow.

1984 F-350 XL Centurion crew cab 460 T19 4x4
"Eylza Dual-little"
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Gary Lewis
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Isn't that such a good feeling when things work "right"!?  And, you did it?  I it soooooo good.  Well done.  
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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grumpin
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Very cool! That's great!

I would just go out and open it once in awhile!

I took mine apart and straightened things in the handle because it would come apart as you mentioned. Put on new rod holders.

Then I put on a topper with doors and the tailgate is in the garage behind my toolbox.  

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona
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FuzzFace2
What do they say, its not a tail gate if not held in place with chains

Nice job on fixing the gate handle.
I know if it was me and I had issues and could not fix it the gate handle the gate would be removed.
Dave ----

ps at least you have a tail gate I have none
Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100
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Gsmblue
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So it’s not just me... I did pop out a few times and just open and close it... smiling away...

Then I gave the wife a lesson on how to open and close it too. She was excited she could manage it !

Then there was the dog... he jumped up there and loved it!!



1985.5 F-150 XL Explorer standard cab 5.0 EFI AOD 4x4
Daily Driver. We call her Eunice the Ute.

1982 Bronco XLT Lariat 351W AOD 4x4
Code name Esperanza, or Espy to her friends. Please see my Project thread for the blow by blow.

1984 F-350 XL Centurion crew cab 460 T19 4x4
"Eylza Dual-little"
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Gary Lewis
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It is amazing to me how dogs love to be in the back of trucks.  Wives, not so much.  

Anyway, it certainly is the little things that make us smile.  Well done!
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI