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Henrik_K
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 Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 2:50 am Post subject: Latebay - tailgate hinge box |
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Anyone build their own cover of the tailgate hinge section?
Something like those in Westafalias.
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KentABQ 
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 7:59 am Post subject: Re: Latebay - tailgate hinge box |
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Hi Henrik... from a fellow Dane 
You are confusing us poor folks living in the US. "Tailgate" typically refers to the back of a pickup truck. Do you have a picture of the type of cover you are referring to?
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:17 am Post subject: Re: Latebay - tailgate hinge box |
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I suspect we are discussing a headbanger cabinet, or simple hinge cover box like the 74/75 Westfalia has.
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airschooled
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:24 am Post subject: Re: Latebay - tailgate hinge box |
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I'm wondering if we're discussing the pre-70 Westy headbangers…
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andrewtf
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:02 am Post subject: Re: Latebay - tailgate hinge box |
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As luck (or lack of luck) would have it, I have constructed three of these (headbangers) in the last year. If you want, I can trace the outline of the parts and either email you a scan, or mail you a paper template.
One caveat though - is that each headliner is a bit different, so the curved top edge has to be scribed and trimmed to fit. I have all wood ceilings so there is less 'give' to the fitment.
You will also have to figure out how to hold it up. Mine sits partially on cabinets on the sides.
Easiest - just buy one.
Lastly, if you only want to cover the hinges, you can source the plastic covers in the classifieds.
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Henrik_K
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:06 am Post subject: Re: Latebay - tailgate hinge box |
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Thx guys,
Sorry about the confusion with the word tailgate.
Though its used by al least the uk guys.
Anyhow; the "Heradbanger" is exactly what Im looking for.
And yes - I've already wondered how to hold it up, as Im not fitting any cabinets along the sides. |
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