i need some ideas on how to do this

[WOLFMANmike]

ok so i want to make a tail gate system without chains and hidden inside the bed for my 65 c10 longbed fleet .. now here is where it gets tricky i want it to be as cheap as i can but work well and not require any welding as i do not have a welder and also have never welded b4 in my life either lol ok the the price of this ide like to be able to keep at say $100 or less . so please would you guys give me some ideas and some directions on how to make this happen ? thanks Michael ... Happy Truckin

[LVPhotos]

http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/m/mItem...ID=3213&CID=82
I used these.

[Evoracer]

The ol' seat belt tailgate latch trick would be super cheap, if not free.

[slepysal]

I used gate latches that I had, and some Ford tailgate cables and the pivot bolt that I got from pick and pull. It is a weld free install I can take more pics

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=gate

[spookylynx]

Hardware store slide bolt, like for a door or cabinet. Mounted on the inside of the gate.

[Pappyx3!]

Almost certain there is a section on the FAQ's about this. Check it out and let us know what direction you take. With pics��

[WOLFMANmike]

hey guys thanks alot for this info and ideas .. on all of these ideas how are you mounting the cables ? what piviot point bolts and also what ford cables are you using as in what year ford ? thanks again happy truckin

[slepysal]

I went to pick and pull and took them off of a 90 something F150. The cables attach to pivot bolts on the F150 truck bed and are held on with a spring clip .I removed the cables and bolts . I will take some pics for you

[64shortbed]

Here is what i did to mine. but if you want hidden chains you would have to do something a little different for them but can tell you the handle and latch work great!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659201

[64shortbed]

I did put my latch on the inside. Video link is on second page.

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by slepysal

I went to pick and pull and took them off of a 90 something F150. The cables attach to pivot bolts on the F150 truck bed and are held on with a spring clip .I removed the cables and bolts . I will take some pics for you

ok cool thanks that would be great

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by 64shortbed

Here is what i did to mine. but if you want hidden chains you would have to do something a little different for them but can tell you the handle and latch work great!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659201

wow thats pretty trick bud ... i dont mind the cables being inside the bed ... i just thing the trucks look so much cleaner without the chains and latches on the out side .... i like yours too . but i think im more able to do the slide latches way .. but ty for your help

[64shortbed]

Originally Posted by WOLFMANmike

wow thats pretty trick bud ... i dont mind the cables being inside the bed ... i just thing the trucks look so much cleaner without the chains and latches on the out side .... i like yours too . but i think im more able to do the slide latches way .. but ty for your help

Yep mine had the slide latches for years before i figured out i wanted to do the latch like i did. I'm not a fan of the chains either. My cables are also off a 90-2000's ford.

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by 64shortbed

Yep mine had the slide latches for years before i figured out i wanted to do the latch like i did. I'm not a fan of the chains either. My cables are also off a 90-2000's ford.

ok cool ty so much Happy Truckin

[slepysal]

This is a total non weld mod. The gate latches are bolted on, and "lock" into the bigger hole I drilled into the bed side rail. I drilled the hole for the pivot bolt a bit smaller and "screwed' the bolt in, then added a nut for good measure.
I attached a small spring latch that I got from the hardware store to the end of the cable and attach it to were the chains used to go .
I have had this set up for over 5 years and it has held up well. It also holds me when I sit on it (200lbs)