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Swapping K5 to truck tailgate and lift glass
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Looks like somebody was a painter of some kind... hahaha
What's the best way to get all this crud off otner than scraping it all off?
I'm going to leave the outer portion as is, I like the look of the patina
What's the best way to get all this crud off otner than scraping it all off?
I'm going to leave the outer portion as is, I like the look of the patina
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Yep, looks right.... you should be good to go.
Which way do these face? the blue circled portion, as is it with it facing the inside of the truck?
I assume the other way
I assume the other way
This orientation is correct, that tab is what the latch hits and it helps push it in to close.
You appear to be missing all of the rubber bumpers that keep the tailgate from rattling, but you have a 75-80 tailgate and hardware. You should be able to find the rubber pieces new online.
Ok... I'm sure without the rubber it will rattle like crazy.
I need all of this?
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Now I have a to find a topper window that will work or just go soft top....
I'm thinking soft top, is the best option
Is using plexiglass a viable option for the back window?
I'm thinking soft top, is the best option
Is using plexiglass a viable option for the back window?
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One side of tail gate hinges will be slotted that is the side the rectangular mount goes on.
Some have used, a shell/cap door. Not sure who's
Note the years are listed down below. The graphic shows different year ranges combined. #22 and #23 are where the hinge arms hit below the hinge assy. #19 is above the hinge assy. However, you may not have the right hole for that one if your K5 is a 1981 up. I am not sure if you can use t#20/21 (81-87 style) with the older tailgate, but those are backordered anyway.Ok... I'm sure without the rubber it will rattle like crazy.
I need all of this?
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Looking at my trucks, I think you need #20/21.
..thanks for the pics. My blazer is a '78
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That's similar to what @76zimmer did. His was opaque, so he couldn't see through it. But plexi would have fit just as well.
Personally, I found the lift gate to be an easy conversion, so I'd do that first (to eliminate this problem).
Here's a picture of Dave's opaque window:
No mods required, but I'd rather have the ability to open the glass.
No mods required, but I'd rather have the ability to open the glass.
I'm thinking get a hinge type thing at homedepot screw into the plexiglass, then into the fiberglass. Hmm ... we'll
see.
I also need to get the struts things for the window or plexiglass.
Pretty amazing I can't find "replacement rear window" for any of the topper companies. You'd think they'd be easier to find and damaged enough to have replacements more readily available.
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I also need to get the struts things for the window or plexiglass.
Pretty amazing I can't find "replacement rear window" for any of the topper companies. You'd think they'd be easier to find and damaged enough to have replacements more readily available.
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I wonder if this shells rear window would work? I'm thinking it's probably not wide enough
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The reason that setup won't work is that plexi isn't flexible, so you couldn't just flex it out of the way to lower the tailgate.
