bump OEM Roll pan

[crewcabfan]

would this be considered OEM ?


I made it out of an original ford bumpside tailgate



My plans include a flip-down mechanism for hidden hitch, probably using a set of tailgate hinges.
For now I just tack welded it , i think it will look nice when finished.
this is BEFORE


these are AFTER almost;)

[Kraig]

I like it!

[basshound71]

Technically I geuss it is. You just repurposed a factory part so that would make it OEM right?

[crewcabfan]

true that^^^

[Calfdemon]

That was an AWESOME idea!! Hope you don't mind if others borrow that idea from you. My buddy was going to buy a roll pan for his 67, but we have an extra tailgate sitting here and guess what its going to be used for now! Thanks for sharing!!

[elgemcdlf]

Please tell me you guys aren't cutting up good tailgates. That from a guy with 1 that is bowed.

[Calfdemon]

The tailgate we have as an extra has some damage to the lower half, but the top is in great shape which is what we would use for this. Because the tailgate has damage is the reason that it is an "extra" and is just lying around. That being said, I cannot tell you how many good tailgates I have seen at the local Pick-a-part yards here in SoCal that end up just being crushed... Its a shame. A lot are straight and all are virtually rust free.

The one that was cut in the photos above does appear to have been pretty good though. Actually, it appears as if it was better than the tailgate that is on the truck now. What is with that rotting hole in the lower right side of the tailgate you kept? It appears as the tailgate on the truck would have been better cut-up... But hey, Im just looking at a photo.

[HIO Silver]

Technically no, it is not OEM. Show me an equivalent part number for that exact piece - It's OEM sheetmetal but not an OEM roll pan.

It'd be even more trick with cut outs and the tailpipes poking out.

[Whateverman]

nice!

[crewcabfan]

Please tell me you guys aren't cutting up good tailgates. That from a guy with 1 that is bowed.

That would be considered sacrilege!
nah man, that tailgate had seen better days, it's bowed at the bottom and the hinge tabs are gone.

[crewcabfan]

What is with that rotting hole in the lower right side of the tailgate you kept? It appears as the tailgate on the truck would have been better cut-up... But hey, Im just looking at a photo.

besides that little cancer patch and a couple dings at the top, the current tailgate is pretty much fair condition. I'm trying to find a pristine take out tailgate to replace it with, but if i don't I'd have to settle for something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Pickup-Tru ... eb&vxp=mtr

[elgemcdlf]

I am mixed on the pan. I really like the bump from the tailgate. Just me personally here I think it should be moved upward towards the tailgate. This would leave room to cut a plate recess into the pan plus close up that gap under the gate. What are your plans for your plate? When I get a good tailgate I may cut mine up & do this with it.

[crewcabfan]

I am mixed on the pan. I really like the bump from the tailgate. Just me personally here I think it should be moved upward towards the tailgate. This would leave room to cut a plate recess into the pan plus close up that gap under the gate. What are your plans for your plate? When I get a good tailgate I may cut mine up & do this with it.

there is another route if you feel so strong about tail gates http://www.fordification.com/myprojects ... op_p13.htm
there is exactly a 1/2 inch gap between the pan and the tailgate with the tailgate lowered.
something along this lines for license plate mounted at the bed's headboard. http://www.autoloc.com/catalog/HIdden-L ... ith-Switch

[69SCJ]

I like it. The bump is what does the trick.

[Zorm]

that is a Great idea! I like the "mirror" top and bottom thought