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Contrary1

(12,629 posts) Mon Nov 16, 2015, 02:56 AM Nov 2015

Is there a way to tell the year made/model on a Ford truck tailgate?

The previous owners left a tailgate behind in the barn when they moved. He told us that he thought it was for an '86. But, after searching around online, the closest in appearance I can find is from the mid 70's.

The husband wants to get rid of it. It's in pretty good shape, and I'm sure that it has some value, but I am trying to figure out how to advertise it. We have looked for a part number, and the only thing we were able to find was "011491". Nothing comes up when searching by that number.

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.

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Is there a way to tell the year made/model on a Ford truck tailgate? (Original Post) Contrary1 Nov 2015 OP

'88 '89 or so snort Nov 2015 #1

I can always count on someone here at DU having the answer. Contrary1 Nov 2015 #2

I know it isn't an 80"s sorefeet Nov 2015 #3

You could always count the rust rings... Glassunion Apr 2016 #4

We ended up getting $100 for it. Contrary1 Apr 2016 #5

snort

(2,334 posts)

1. '88 '89 or so

Reply to Contrary1 (Original post)

Mon Nov 16, 2015, 04:01 AM

Nov 2015

Contrary1

(12,629 posts)

2. I can always count on someone here at DU having the answer.

Reply to snort (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 16, 2015, 04:10 PM

Nov 2015

Thank you!

sorefeet

(1,241 posts)

3. I know it isn't an 80"s

Reply to Contrary1 (Original post)

Sat Nov 21, 2015, 03:49 PM

Nov 2015

I'm saying pre 1973. Probably 69-72. I got an 81 same as 86 sitting in the back yard. Value??? $20.00.

Glassunion

(10,201 posts)

4. You could always count the rust rings...

Reply to Contrary1 (Original post)

Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:37 AM

Apr 2016

Contrary1

(12,629 posts)

5. We ended up getting $100 for it.

Reply to Glassunion (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:54 AM

Apr 2016

Seems like some folks are making outdoor seating with old tailgates. The guy who bought it seemed excited to find one in such good shape.

One man's trash...

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