Station Wagon Tailgate Mechanism

[FireKraka]

Guys I'm working on a station wagon tailgate, it didn't come with a complete mechanism so I was putting it all together to mock it up.
I had some bits left over from Franks tailgate namely the locking rods (not sue if that is the correct name) when I put them in the tailgate the seem to long.
Can anybody tell me if the are actually different.
Neil

[Blacky]

I reckon a wagon tailgate would be a fair bit narrower than a ute gate Neil , I have a couple of tailgates in EKmart , will check how complete they are, what bits are you missing ?

[Wrongway Roger]

Hi Neil,
Ute tail gate is 1125 mm
Wagon Tail gate is 1070 mm

Cheers,
Roger

[FireKraka]

Thanks guys.
Blacky it looks like I am missing the 2 rods and I have a handle but it is not in that great a nick and it is locked, no key I'm up for drive tomorrow if you have anything.

Roger the measurements make sense I would say the Ute rods would be about that much longer.

Thanks for the replies.
Neil

[Errol62]

Maybe you could modify them Neil???

And while I’m being cheeky, how about posting up some shots of the wagon project.
Cheers,
Clay


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[FireKraka]

Cheeky Clay what am I going to call it "Bride of Frankenstein"

Not much to show yet just mucking around while I'm trying to sort the last couple of things on Frank but will start a thread when do more.
Neil

[Blacky]

Got this tailgate here Neil, has typical EK rust


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[Errol62]

Those handles went through to WB, yet they are not easy to come by.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[FireKraka]

Thanks Blacky I will send you an SMS
Neil

[FireKraka]

Went and did a visit to EKMart and came away with some bits and pieces I needed thanks to Mr Black.
Photo shows the difference in the lengths of the Ute and Station Wagon rods.

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I suppose I could have modified the Ute ones as Clay said but it easier to go shopping
Neil

[Blacky]

There it is - proof that ute owners have longer rods

[In the Shed]

I suppose I could have modified the Ute ones as Clay said but it easier to go shopping
Neil
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Cool...... cash & carry works......

[Errol62]

Yeah aren't they thicker as well Blacky?







Ute owners that is........

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[Blacky]

Yeah aren't they thicker as well Blacky?







Ute owners that is........

[60Special]

Hi Neil,
I believe that Rare Parts / Rare Spares have the rods and also the mechanism for the handle. No handles but.
I discovered this AFTER refurbishing mine for the van.
Trevor.