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Craigerf100
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tailgate years

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I haven't done any measurements but it looks like the tailgate on my 64 looks identical to the one on my 68, is it?
If so which years inner change? I'm sure there's a tech article that mentions this; I just haven't looked.
1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

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I believe the earlier ones will mount up along with the 73-79's, but the FORD font is different.
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Re: tailgate years

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The 64-66 tailgate will interchange with the 67-72 tailgates. The 64-66 has 2 cosmetic differences that I am aware of:
1. The font is different.
2. Near the top of the tailgate the 67-72 has a raised bump running from side to side similar to the bump on the sides of the truck (the part that makes them known as bumpsides). The 64-66 does not have a "bump" in this area but more of a step formed in the sheet metal of the tailgate.
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Awesome thanks guys
1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

My Build: :fr: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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