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Tailgate for 1960 CJ5

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by kiowamtp, Feb 7, 2005.

  1. Feb 7, 2005
    kiowamtp

    kiowamtp Member

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    My Jeep is being taken apart for painting and I am going to be wet sanding it shortly. However, I would like to replace my tailgate with one stamped "Willy's" to get it "closer" to original.

    The question is who makes the best replacement tailgate marked Willy's for the best $$$.

    Thanks

    Kevin

    I think Krage sell for around 120.00. But that seems low and was wondering on quality.
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    AFAIK it's only one supplier unless you buy an original.

    So quality will be the same no matter the price if new.

    4WD Hardware also has them I know.
     
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    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    i bet i will be corrected but my 60 came with Jeep across the back.
     
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    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    Krage!

    You may want to add a bar across the top to stiffin it......I heard they are kinda flimsy without it
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Maybe when you bought it. R)
     
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    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    still is good. only had to weld a piece of steel tube across the bottom.
     
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  7. Feb 8, 2005
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Classic Enterprises is working on OEM quality replacements along with WILLYS stamped panels with a licensing agreement with DC. At least according to their web site. Might contact them for more info.......
    Nickmil.
     
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  8. Feb 19, 2005
    kiowamtp

    kiowamtp Member

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    Just an update on Classic Enterprises. According to them they had some projects that set them behind and do not have a time frame established for Willy replacement panels.

    Kevin
     
    kiowamtp, Feb 19, 2005
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