For the life of me I Can't get this tailgate off, Any Tricks?

[Gman73]

I don't think I could have done this truck without all the valuable information from the folks here. I'm struggling with getting my tailgate off so i can remove the bed. It's a 73 K 20 any Ideas
Thanks in advance.

 

[Turbo4whl]

1973 does not have a quick gate removal. You need to unbolt one side hinge socket, then lift that side of the gate with the hinge, up and out.

 

[AyWoSch Motors]

Or you could just take the bed off with the tailgate in place?

 

[Doppleganger]

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[Vbb199]

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An excellent idea for bed removal, 10/10

 

[Doppleganger]

An excellent idea for bed removal, 10/10

Sad thing is....in every test instance, the doors, hood, cab and even the frame all came off too.

 

[Snoots]

Sad thing is....in every test instance, the doors, hood, cab and even the frame all came off too.

Proper application and amount of explosive is of great importance. Maybe a Plasma Torch?

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[Doppleganger]

Proper application and amount of explosive is of great importance. Maybe a Plasma Torch?

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We got this guy working overtime on it.

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[FireTruck1984]

An excellent idea for bed removal, 10/10

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[Vbb199]

Proper application and amount of explosive is of great importance. Maybe a Plasma Torch?

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I got a torch that curs thru 6" of steel. How bout' it partner ?

We'll just remove the frame section the bed sits on

 

[Snoots]

I'll bet @Keith Seymore knows.