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Source for the latch bolts for a 1991 full size tailgate? #3160601
07/18/23 02:24 PM
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Hello all,
My '91 W-350 came to me with a high top canopy. I did get the original tailgate with it & the lower pivots are still in place.

I found the folding support arms at Carlisle, but I still need the two top screw in latch anchors for the bedside tops.

Anyone know a source for these?

Thanks!

Re: Source for the latch bolts for a 1991 full size tailgate? [Re: Alaskan_TA] #3160755
07/18/23 09:38 PM
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Are you sure they screw in? As I recall they were made onto the panel and not serviceable. Just like the tailgate ones.

Re: Source for the latch bolts for a 1991 full size tailgate? [Re: NITROUSN] #3160836
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There are threaded holes where they were removed & can be removed / installed with a Torx bit.

Very similar to a door striker bolt on A, B, C & E-bodies.

Re: Source for the latch bolts for a 1991 full size tailgate? [Re: Alaskan_TA] #3160876
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My bad. I was thinking you needed the ones for the check arms. Maybe try to get the part numbers and see were that leads. Otherwise junk yard.

Re: Source for the latch bolts for a 1991 full size tailgate? [Re: Alaskan_TA] #3160882
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Used ones. Striker

Re: Source for the latch bolts for a 1991 full size tailgate? [Re: NITROUSN] #3160918
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Barry, pm me. i "might" be able to get you a pair.
how far back do these bolts interchange ? possibly earlier than 1981 ?
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Re: Source for the latch bolts for a 1991 full size tailgate? [Re: moparx] #3160926
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Originally Posted by moparx
Barry, pm me. i "might" be able to get you a pair.
how far back do these bolts interchange ? possibly earlier than 1981 ?
beer

No.

Re: Source for the latch bolts for a 1991 full size tailgate? [Re: Alaskan_TA] #3161150
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Re: Source for the latch bolts for a 1991 full size tailgate? [Re: Hugh Jorgan] #3164355
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I finally found a good used set. beer

The canopy on the truck had a door frame that took up the entire width of the tailgate opening, so the installer cut off the T head welded in studs the tailgate arms slip over. shock

I pulled two used brass toilet flange bolts out of the scrap pile, drilled & tapped the cutoff welds & they will work until I can find a better, stronger, permanent solution.


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