Tailgate Repair
- Thread starter Idaho Mark
- Start date
Nicolson
Sharpest Tool
Great work Mark!
Willy001
Precision Fit
- Nov 19, 2014
- 608
- First Name
- Dan
- Willys Model
- Wagon
- Willys Year:
- 1964
Willy001
Precision Fit
- Nov 19, 2014
- 608
- First Name
- Dan
- Willys Model
- Wagon
- Willys Year:
- 1964
Mark,This is the tail gate section.
Dan
Part II Tailgate; Each picture has a caption if you double click on the image.
Dan
Part II Tailgate; Each picture has a caption if you double click on the image.
Idaho Mark
Sharpest Tool
Great job, Dan! It looks primo! Your tailgate was in much worse shape than mine. Your job will be an inspiration to the many with tailgates they would've otherwise trashed! Gotta get me one of those Roper punches. It would've made work a lot easier. It's on my tool list.
Jimbo
Bigger Hammer
This is a very helpful and documented post of a common problem. Thank each of you for sharing!
Loggerg
Bigger Hammer
This is a great post on the how to fix one of the worst problems on the Wagon. I am in absolute awe at how talented so many of you guys are and the work you do, especially with regards to the sheet metal work and welding - pure artistry for sure! On many days, if I can remove a rusted screw without too much going wrong, I am happy...
My tailgate repair is no where as clean and professional looking as these guys has done. I used 1.500" .125" angle iron as my corner and epoxied my hinge attaching nuts on the inside after determining where my holes needed to be drilled at. Eh,..not pretty. But very strong,and at least it's on the inside of the tailgate when it's up and closed.
....Still need to take some pics of it finished
....Still need to take some pics of it finished
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Willy001
Precision Fit
- Nov 19, 2014
- 608
- First Name
- Dan
- Willys Model
- Wagon
- Willys Year:
- 1964
Jimbo
Bigger Hammer
Very good stuff guys, thank you sharing.
I am getting ready to start on my tailgate repair. The hinge has been replaced but sheet metal around the lower area is rusted with holes.
Is one repair kit better than the other. Or I can just take a long time and make my own parts. I haven't touched my Willys in a long time
Is one repair kit better than the other. Or I can just take a long time and make my own parts. I haven't touched my Willys in a long time
Willy001
Precision Fit
- Nov 19, 2014
- 608
- First Name
- Dan
- Willys Model
- Wagon
- Willys Year:
- 1964
I think the replacement parts all come from the same MFG. I used one from Wacks and it worked fine. I have info earlier in the post.
edgy
Sharpest Tool
Speaking as someone with no metal working skills before I started my project, I think the tailgate parts were really easy to make.
I went to a sheet metal shop that had a brake long enough to make the bend. They charged me 5 bucks ( and a box of donuts for the crew) to shear my sheetmetal to the correct dimensions and make a bend in it . I think my tailgate turned out ok, but I haven't tested the fit yet, because the rotisserie mount is in the way. I also bought a 2" strap hinge from the welding supply company ($18.00)and cut it to the correct dimensions, then drilled and chamfered the holes. (Is that the right term?)I saved $150 bucks making my own patch panels and using the hinge.
Later on I'm going to find out if it was such a great idea when I try to fit it into the opening.
I went to a sheet metal shop that had a brake long enough to make the bend. They charged me 5 bucks ( and a box of donuts for the crew) to shear my sheetmetal to the correct dimensions and make a bend in it . I think my tailgate turned out ok, but I haven't tested the fit yet, because the rotisserie mount is in the way. I also bought a 2" strap hinge from the welding supply company ($18.00)and cut it to the correct dimensions, then drilled and chamfered the holes. (Is that the right term?)I saved $150 bucks making my own patch panels and using the hinge.
Later on I'm going to find out if it was such a great idea when I try to fit it into the opening.