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87 dually burb · 12-16-2008, 12:23 AM

I know it can be done but in the long run will the hinges hold up to daily use
I'm going to shave my tail lights so hinge room is not a issue
just wanted here from anybody that did it or has seen one
pic's would help

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-16-2008, 05:32 AM

The old ford station wagons (60's early 70's) had tailgates that would open either way. Either drop down like a conventional tailgate or by flipping a lever swing open to the left.

rigon4 · 12-26-2008, 07:22 AM

My mom had a 1989 chevy full size wagon that would do that to

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-26-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rigon4

My mom had a 1989 chevy full size wagon that would do that to

ReallY!? Hmmm Gonna have to look into the parts for one of those tomorrow at work......
Damn I hate getting idea's I can't afford!!!!

screwballl · 12-27-2008, 10:49 AM

why not just convert it to the barn doors?

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-27-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by screwballl

why not just convert it to the barn doors?

Too plain for me. And I don't like the centralized blind spot.

87 dually burb · 01-04-2009, 12:42 PM

from what I've read after 83-84 they no longer put the hole/nut in the body for you to bolt them on my 90 has not spots or even a dimple of where they would mount plus I'm guessing there is no reinforcement where it go's

justpball · 01-05-2009, 01:55 PM

maybe use some suicide door hinges, but you may have to reinforce it because that thing is going to be heavy out on the end.

91burbun · 12-15-2009, 12:55 AM

look at LFDs 4door Tahoe conversion.

motornut · 12-15-2009, 07:20 AM

how bout a split, not sure how he did it, but at a show i run i see a s10 size with a split rear door,and i moved the mirror over on the glass a bit to move the blind spot

12-16-2008, 12:23 AM	#1
87 dually burb my short bus Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fredericksburg,Va Posts: 307	side swing tail gate ?? I know it can be done but in the long run will the hinges hold up to daily use I'm going to shave my tail lights so hinge room is not a issue just wanted here from anybody that did it or has seen one pic's would help __________________ 90 burbbagged,shaved(about done)***** 91 burbstock worker for now************ *****only squares for me****************

12-16-2008, 05:32 AM	#2
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: side swing tail gate ?? The old ford station wagons (60's early 70's) had tailgates that would open either way. Either drop down like a conventional tailgate or by flipping a lever swing open to the left. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

12-26-2008, 07:22 AM	#3
rigon4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: east syracuse ny Posts: 371	Re: side swing tail gate ?? My mom had a 1989 chevy full size wagon that would do that to __________________ 1981 K-5 Blazer 2wd 1985 C-10 Short step 1988 C-10 Suburban

12-27-2008, 10:49 AM	#5
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	Re: side swing tail gate ?? why not just convert it to the barn doors? __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

01-04-2009, 12:42 PM	#7
87 dually burb my short bus Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fredericksburg,Va Posts: 307	Re: side swing tail gate ?? from what I've read after 83-84 they no longer put the hole/nut in the body for you to bolt them on my 90 has not spots or even a dimple of where they would mount plus I'm guessing there is no reinforcement where it go's __________________ 90 burbbagged,shaved(about done)***** 91 burbstock worker for now************ *****only squares for me****************

01-05-2009, 01:55 PM	#8
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: side swing tail gate ?? maybe use some suicide door hinges, but you may have to reinforce it because that thing is going to be heavy out on the end.

12-15-2009, 07:20 AM	#10
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: side swing tail gate ?? how bout a split, not sure how he did it, but at a show i run i see a s10 size with a split rear door,and i moved the mirror over on the glass a bit to move the blind spot Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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