Converting barn door to tailgate

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by scootermcrad

I know this is a pretty old thread, but have some questions and thought it better to bump this than start a new one.

Since this thread was started, has anyone else done the conversion? Have pictures and details of what's involved?

I found a potential project that sounds like it could be everything I want, except the major hang up is it has barn doors and I really want clamshell. I could possibly get the lift and tail gate with the deal, so I wouldn't have to search for parts, I don't think. If I did, it would be minimal. Fabrication is not a big deal for me and I enjoy it. What I see above looks pretty straight forward, but could really use some more info.

Does anyone sell the lower tail pan that has the provisions in it, or will I need to source one from a donor vehicle?

Thanks! Hope it's okay I bumped this.

I don't think anyone is repoping the sections you need to do the swap. Probably going to have to find a donor vehicle for it. It's basically the same idea, so totally ok to bump this thread back up

[scootermcrad]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

I don't think anyone is repoping the sections you need to do the swap. Probably going to have to find a donor vehicle for it. It's basically the same idea, so totally ok to bump this thread back up

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.

Thank you!

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by scootermcrad

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.

Thank you!

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

[scootermcrad]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

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

Agreed. Doesn't look too terrible.