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Old August 29th, 2013, 05:11 PM
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Default Tailgate latch being scratched from hook

Just finished painting my 1963 stepside and a problem I foresee is that the new paint will be get marked up from the chain hook on the rear tailgate latch. Has anyone seen a fix for this problem. I know these are farm trucks and were meant to get marked up, but eventually I would like to show my truck. Any help would be appreciated. Oh and sorry for my 7 year absence. Bob in Redding, CA
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Old August 29th, 2013, 06:48 PM
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Default Re: Tailgate latch being scratched from hook

You can use those chain guards that look like rubber hoses or rubberized chains. Both work pretty well at keeping the paint good
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Old August 29th, 2013, 07:20 PM
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Default Re: Tailgate latch being scratched from hook

If you can find a close color try a tool dip plastic coating
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Old August 30th, 2013, 02:18 AM
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Default Re: Tailgate latch being scratched from hook

I do have the rubber hose cover for the chains, but it is pretty stiff and I would prefer that the chain hung naturally, maybe an alternative to the rubber cover??? If I could find a rubber chain hook I would seriously look at that. The problem with dipping the chain is that it would make it thicker and I would have to drill a bigger hole (I think). I thought this might of been looked at before as a problem, but couldn't find it in the archives.
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I am replacing a tailgate. Can someone give me any tips about how to best put on a new tailgate on a 1966 1/2 ton?
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