modding tailgate

[gav_113 0]

thought i would share my new tailgate with you all

i personally think the std boot lid looks shite, so i decided to do something about it!!

i had a piece of metal folded to replace pilth and a rnd piece punched to replace badge, also i had to weld up hole for lock under pilth.

first i welded it all up

then ground down welding flat with the skin

next stage was to skim boot lid with filler and shape, followed by a coat of primer until i take it to work to 2K gun prime it.

i'll post the finished item when its all done

[spindat45 0]

Thats gonna look proper when the paints on and its fitted! Been thinking about doing something to my tailgate but haven't made up my mind yet. I'd like to keep my rear wiper too

[gav_113 0]

yeah i did think about flushing the wiper, but the rear screen gets so dirty as it is!

[Petesvw 0]

My issue too! Ho hum!!

Gav, love that avatar mate, how many times have i sat and watched that?? Who is it?

[gav_113 0]

dunno who it is pete?

but i would like to find out!! lol (l) :-p

[petervr6 0]

looks good mate well done did you do it your self?

[gav_113 0]

yes mate! all done myself.. i work in the trade. it should be all painted and fitted up by the weekend, so i'll post a pic. i think it is going to look good. just need to sort solenoid out, coz there is no way to open boot now!

but that shouldnt be to hard to do, i will put a button on the dash to open boot, also i can programme my clifford to open it from the key fob!!

[petervr6 0]

how much would it cost to do that?

[gav_113 0]

havent got a clue m8. expect about 200-300.

[gav_113 0]

tailgate freshly painted.

fitted on car!

just need to spray my new smooth top bumpers now!!