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Old 12-16-2008, 12:23 AM   #1
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side swing tail gate ??

I know it can be done but in the long run will the hinges hold up to daily use
I'm going to shave my tail lights so hinge room is not a issue
just wanted here from anybody that did it or has seen one
pic's would help
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Old 12-16-2008, 05:32 AM   #2
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Re: side swing tail gate ??

The old ford station wagons (60's early 70's) had tailgates that would open either way. Either drop down like a conventional tailgate or by flipping a lever swing open to the left.
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Old 12-26-2008, 07:22 AM   #3
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Re: side swing tail gate ??

My mom had a 1989 chevy full size wagon that would do that to
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Old 12-26-2008, 10:28 PM   #4
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Re: side swing tail gate ??

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My mom had a 1989 chevy full size wagon that would do that to
ReallY!? Hmmm Gonna have to look into the parts for one of those tomorrow at work......
Damn I hate getting idea's I can't afford!!!!
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Old 12-27-2008, 10:49 AM   #5
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Re: side swing tail gate ??

why not just convert it to the barn doors?

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Old 12-27-2008, 11:17 PM   #6
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Re: side swing tail gate ??

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why not just convert it to the barn doors?

Too plain for me. And I don't like the centralized blind spot.
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Old 01-04-2009, 12:42 PM   #7
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Re: side swing tail gate ??

from what I've read after 83-84 they no longer put the hole/nut in the body for you to bolt them on my 90 has not spots or even a dimple of where they would mount plus I'm guessing there is no reinforcement where it go's
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Old 01-05-2009, 01:55 PM   #8
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Re: side swing tail gate ??

maybe use some suicide door hinges, but you may have to reinforce it because that thing is going to be heavy out on the end.
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Old 12-15-2009, 12:55 AM   #9
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Re: side swing tail gate ??

look at LFDs 4door Tahoe conversion.
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Old 12-15-2009, 07:20 AM   #10
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Re: side swing tail gate ??

how bout a split, not sure how he did it, but at a show i run i see a s10 size with a split rear door,and i moved the mirror over on the glass a bit to move the blind spot
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