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Old 08-21-2020, 01:56 PM   #17
cwcarpenter98
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Re: Converting barn door to tailgate

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Originally Posted by scootermcrad View Post
Yeah, I kinda figured that might be the case. I have a friend with a clamshell Suburban that I could take a closer look at and possibly just modify the existing panel by fabricating the pockets and mounting positions, if I can't find a donor. I need to go look at his before I make any commitments to buying something that needs the conversion.

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Just by looking at the pictures above, it seems like the only difference is the hinge pockets for the clamshell tailgate. You could get all the measurements you need from your friend's burb and just use your existing panel if you have the fabrication skills to do so
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