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Offline kfoz

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TAIL GATE LATCHES/HINGES ON A 1976
« on: December 17, 2015, 09:13:09 am »
Were these ever painted from the factory?? IMO my truck has 100% original paint with absolutely no evidence of any accidents, ever.

But, my latches/hinges are painted.

Upon removing them it appears they were painted at the factory.

I bought an NOS set of hinges thinking factory ones were NOT painted.  Looking at the NOS set which was labled 2ND DESIGN,,,  the only difference I see is the leading edge of the catch is much shorter & basically without a curve to it.

Input anyone???
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Re: TAIL GATE LATCHES/HINGES ON A 1976
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2015, 11:47:58 am »
The latches and hinges on my 87 are painted. Although I think they've been replaced.
I know the latches and hinges on my dad's 82 K20 were painted and that truck had original paint. He was also the original owner and bought the truck brand new!
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Re: TAIL GATE LATCHES/HINGES ON A 1976
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2015, 04:35:45 pm »
I thought so!  Well, now I have an extra set, NOS at that! 

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Re: TAIL GATE LATCHES/HINGES ON A 1976
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2015, 10:20:25 pm »
Quote from: kfoz on December 17, 2015, 04:35:45 pm
I thought so!  Well, now I have an extra set, NOS at that! 

:)

Nice! Good score then!  :)
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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab 4x4 short bed, 5.9L V8, Auto, 5 inch lift, 35's, 4.56's

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Re: TAIL GATE LATCHES/HINGES ON A 1976
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2015, 10:32:12 pm »
Factory hinges and latches were painted, replacement parts, NOS or aftermarket are not.
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