How to install tailgate on 71 Chevy

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Originally Posted by hugger6933

Doesn't it come out/go in about halfway up the side of the bed? With both side of the trunoins on I mean. That is the way I remember the tear down going on some of mine but that has been way too long ago. Man I wish I could work on my trucks. To the guys that are making progress on your iron I am so happy for you and jealous of you. Jim

I thought so too. It was just the wife and I, so not much lift, but it seemed the only way was to do what I did. I may have missed something.