Junkyard XLS Carmel flareside

https://www.hollanderparts.com/used-auto-parts/1982/ford-truck/ford-f150-pickup/rear-body/170-decklid--tailgate/170-01623a-flareside-box/part-54714-3374-1

So sad! Too bad someone cannot get the measurements and placement of the graphics, since it appears to be mostly original.

I like it.  And, it isn't that far from me.  But, I have too many trucks as it is.  And, it is a 302/C6 combo.

Very restorable truck. Someone should grab it.

Wonder if Gary could get a look-see if it has the stock license plate bracket.......
Notice, ..... the tailgate has the infamous "tailgate dents" on the right and left vertical bars....
Do you know how they get there? Hint, the original owners do this the first time they open the gate!
    

reamer wrote

Wonder if Gary could get a look-see if it has the stock license plate bracket.......
Notice, ..... the tailgate has the infamous "tailgate dents" on the right and left vertical bars....
Do you know how they get there? Hint, the original owners do this the first time they open the gate!
    

Hey Reamer,

I have a stock plate bracket. Do you need one for a template or something? Mine is a little crusty, but it is intact.

A template is what I need, I have one installed on mine, but if yours is sitting "on a shelf" That would be easier, and since the April 16 trip to NS is still possible......

reamer wrote

A template is what I need, I have one installed on mine, but if yours is sitting "on a shelf" That would be easier, and since the April 16 trip to NS is still possible......

OK, I'll pop it off tonight and have a look. It is installed on the truck but the truck isn't moving for months yet, and I didn't have my plate on the bracket anyway...lol.

reamer wrote

A template is what I need, I have one installed on mine, but if yours is sitting "on a shelf" That would be easier, and since the April 16 trip to NS is still possible......

Reamer,

Here's what my factory 1984 plate bracket looks like. It's a bit crusty, but it's all still intact so for measurements and angles and such it should be fine. I had to cut the two mounting screw heads off.
The two screws for the plate itself are seized in there...which is why I wasn't using it.

I was going to take it to a sheet metal shop and have it copied for myself, but if you're going to do them you're more than welcome to use this one as a template.

Great Photos!
Let's see what I can come up with.

Reamer,

I'll put it aside for you if you get up this way. If not, I could stick it in the mail.
I could pop the screws out of it and clean it up a bit too;).

No Need Cory.
Take a look at my "prototype"

reamer wrote

No Need Cory.
Take a look at my "prototype"

Nice. Looks like you're on the way to making an OEM replacement.

You never fail to impress, Ron.