70’s tailgate on 87

[NJakey]

Hey guys so I recently picked up this 70’s tailgate for my 87 which didn’t have a tailgate and I’m having fitment issues. My question is, if I ordered some 70’s hinges for the bedsides, should that take care of the issue? Thanks

 

[Grit dog]

Near as I know it should fit.
Why does it look like the opening is too narrow? Are you sure the bed sides are straight?

 

[NJakey]

That was the issue haha

 

[Big Chip]

You will need the trunions from the 70's tailgate to make it work. The newer ones are smaller diameter I believe and that looks like your issue.

 

[PhotonFanatic]

I didn't think there were any anti ford people left lol. Everyone and their dog has the F150 these days and Ford's reliability has probably surpassed GM at this point. But I think that happened in the late 2000's early 2010's. I always thought it was funny to see chevy guys hate on ford, but then be ok with dodge. Dodge easily being the worst of the 3 and still is.

 

[Grit dog]

I didn't think there were any anti ford people left lol. Everyone and their dog has the F150 these days and Ford's reliability has probably surpassed GM at this point. But I think that happened in the late 2000's early 2010's. I always thought it was funny to see chevy guys hate on ford, but then be ok with dodge. Dodge easily being the worst of the 3 and still is.

While your stereotypical Ford and Dodge suck message is not totally out of line on a GM forum, I have to ask…. What exactly was the point of your post in THIS thread?