has anyone shaved their tailgates? i want some tips plz.... is there a neat way to latch it from the inside so you can still open n close it? also has anyone welded it shut?

ive just shaved the tail but havnt sorted the latch yet im planning on using a modern ute mechanism

I seen a bunch of pics of both them ideas on this sight, but hav got no idea how you serch threw the pic's?? but there defanantly bin done buy people on this site.

modern as in commodore or such?

I shaved off my beard recently but it looked crap. So i un shaved it!

i hear glue works well to get that beard back...

i havnt really had a good look at the wreckers yet but im thinking like a internal rodeo mech or somthing

HERE are the pics of my ute shaved and welded shut. (they are in my build thread)



edit: just got my 1001 post!!!!

I shaved the handles off mine and custom fitted a latching system from a 88ish hilux. I used a chrome handle mounted on the inside panel and it works and looks mint. I can post pics and a basic how to if ppl want.

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The real problem is that people rarely put a good description with their photo (me included).

dad and i shaved the latches off my ute. we went for a "different" locking device to your usual solution to the problem at hand. hooked up a little air compressor on the inside walls of the tray and ran air lines through the tailgate to a few lil cylinders. just push a button and they unlock n u can lower the tailgate. looks rad and not to mention sounds cool. many a people seem to have a wtf was that expression after they hear and see it