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Shorty Cox · 10-16-2007, 08:59 AM

Please help, I need a "close-up" pic of where the tailgate chain stud bolt enters the back of the bed. The PO of my truck removed the chains and utilized seatbelt buckles to retain the tailgate. That set up does not work well for me. I wish to install chains but can't remember what the area looks like. Please run out, take a pic, and post it.

Shorty

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-16-2007, 11:44 AM

does this help?

Shorty Cox · 10-16-2007, 12:13 PM

Bowties, thanks,,,,My questions is, is there some type of trim, gromett, etc at the point where the bolt enters the bed, or is it just a hole?

Thank you for your efforts.

Shorty

SIR · 10-16-2007, 01:37 PM

...have you thought about using something other than "seat-belts?...

Shorty Cox · 10-16-2007, 02:00 PM

Sir, that looks great. As for me, I guess you could call me a traditionalist, I just like the looks of the chains. You know, the stock look. I have power steering yet, I retained the stock wheel. Your truck is beautiful, mine is just a driver. Bumps and scratches all over it. At one time in it's history, someone did a restoration on it. In the process they removed the chains. I was at a auction over the weekend and picked up a tailgate, chains an all. The chain retaining bolt attaches to a threaded bracket inside the bed wall, I just can't remember what the outside looks like. By the way, I could have purchased a short wide pickup bed at that auction. It was is good shape, no wood, but in good shape.

Thanks all for your info.

Tim64 · 10-16-2007, 02:38 PM

I'd like to see a pic of the seat belt.

Greg63 · 10-16-2007, 03:54 PM

Here is mine . I have a stainless washer the bolt runs up against . I think there might have been one there from day one , but I can't confirm that .

Shorty Cox · 10-16-2007, 05:22 PM

Greg, thanks for the close up..that is what I wanted to see. I will put a washer on mine. It looks better that way.

Thanks to all that responded.

Shorty

Shorty Cox · 10-16-2007, 05:24 PM

One other question, Is there a right and left chain? by that i mean, is there a difference in the chains?

*LILRED66* · 10-16-2007, 05:38 PM

In order for the chains to hang properly and insert into the keeper, they are left and right. I have seen a few of the hooks on factory chains with an "L" or an "R" on them.

Nice job on the score and keep posting any question you have and someone on this site will come to the rescue.

Welcome from Kansas City, KS.

Tony

Greg63 · 10-16-2007, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shorty Cox

Greg, thanks for the close up..that is what I wanted to see. I will put a washer on mine. It looks better that way.

Thanks to all that responded.

Shorty

Your welcome - glad I could help .

10-16-2007, 08:59 AM	#1
Shorty Cox Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Liberal, Ks, Us Posts: 1,091	Photo Please Please help, I need a "close-up" pic of where the tailgate chain stud bolt enters the back of the bed. The PO of my truck removed the chains and utilized seatbelt buckles to retain the tailgate. That set up does not work well for me. I wish to install chains but can't remember what the area looks like. Please run out, take a pic, and post it. Shorty

10-16-2007, 11:44 AM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Photo Please does this help? Attached Images __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-16-2007, 12:13 PM	#3
Shorty Cox Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Liberal, Ks, Us Posts: 1,091	Re: Photo Please Bowties, thanks,,,,My questions is, is there some type of trim, gromett, etc at the point where the bolt enters the bed, or is it just a hole? Thank you for your efforts. Shorty

10-16-2007, 01:37 PM	#4
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Photo Please ...have you thought about using something other than "seat-belts?... Attached Images __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

10-16-2007, 02:00 PM	#5
Shorty Cox Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Liberal, Ks, Us Posts: 1,091	Re: Photo Please Sir, that looks great. As for me, I guess you could call me a traditionalist, I just like the looks of the chains. You know, the stock look. I have power steering yet, I retained the stock wheel. Your truck is beautiful, mine is just a driver. Bumps and scratches all over it. At one time in it's history, someone did a restoration on it. In the process they removed the chains. I was at a auction over the weekend and picked up a tailgate, chains an all. The chain retaining bolt attaches to a threaded bracket inside the bed wall, I just can't remember what the outside looks like. By the way, I could have purchased a short wide pickup bed at that auction. It was is good shape, no wood, but in good shape. Thanks all for your info.

10-16-2007, 02:38 PM	#6
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Photo Please I'd like to see a pic of the seat belt.

10-16-2007, 03:54 PM	#7
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Photo Please Here is mine . I have a stainless washer the bolt runs up against . I think there might have been one there from day one , but I can't confirm that . __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

10-16-2007, 05:22 PM	#8
Shorty Cox Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Liberal, Ks, Us Posts: 1,091	Re: Photo Please Greg, thanks for the close up..that is what I wanted to see. I will put a washer on mine. It looks better that way. Thanks to all that responded. Shorty

10-16-2007, 05:24 PM	#9
Shorty Cox Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Liberal, Ks, Us Posts: 1,091	Re: Photo Please One other question, Is there a right and left chain? by that i mean, is there a difference in the chains?

10-16-2007, 05:38 PM	#10
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Photo Please In order for the chains to hang properly and insert into the keeper, they are left and right. I have seen a few of the hooks on factory chains with an "L" or an "R" on them. Nice job on the score and keep posting any question you have and someone on this site will come to the rescue. Welcome from Kansas City, KS. Tony



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