Been looking for some photos of the stock 53-55 tailgate chains fitted to a tailgate
im mounting my new tailgate tomorrow and having to make some new chains for it, so i need to see fixing points etc.

Can any post some pictures for stock and aftermarket chain ideas

any help will be great!!

 

This is how mine are on my 56. They are from midfiftys f-100 and are Polished Stainless Steel.
brian...

 

thanks for the pic mate, anyone got a closer up picture?

 

Brian, What vehicle is your fuel filler door from?

Doubledoyle, no help here, I have taps welded on the inside with a strap.

Chuck

 

We have a close up of the chains at the following link:
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/itemDet...?ItemID=120119
If you have never been to the site before, you may have to put in your year, make and model first, and then hit the link again.
It is not on the truck, but hopefully that helps.

 

Chuck,
The fuel door came from a late 80's olds cutlass. I just kept cutting until it fit the fender.lol

doubledoyle,
That's the only shot I have of the chains.

MAK-Ktech,
I think my bed is one of yours, it came from "Early Ford" in Springfield OH.


brian...

 

couple more pic all from Mid fifty

 

here a close up all mid fifty parts

 

I didn't use any chains on my new tailgate. It was a pretty easy fix and not much cost at all. I was able to use hitch pins and latches from Tractor Supply.