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Tailgate Takedown

From 1978 Ford Bronco “Lula Mae” — documented by Indybronco.

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1978 Ford Bronco - Original '78 tailgate severely rusted due to Indianapolis saltOriginal '78 tailgate severely rusted due to Indianapolis salt Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - Dented but the trim looks great.Dented but the trim looks great. Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - Rust holes had once been went over with Bondo but rusted through.Rust holes had once been went over with Bondo but rusted through. Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - This retainer clip is attached to the acorn nut that hold the trim on. These nuts are on the far ends of the tailgate. There are four of th…This retainer clip is attached to the acorn nut that hold the trim on. These nuts are on the far ends of the tailgate. There are four of th… Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - The other tailgate trim retainer clips look like this.The other tailgate trim retainer clips look like this. Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - The letters can be removed by prying either side of the letter with a small flathead screwdriver. Notice the prongs and the holes that they…The letters can be removed by prying either side of the letter with a small flathead screwdriver. Notice the prongs and the holes that they… Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - This is what the window looks like when it's sitting down in the tailgate.This is what the window looks like when it's sitting down in the tailgate. Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - This is the window holder with the window removed. Removal is easy. Just undo four nuts and lift off. Remove the old grease and use new gre…This is the window holder with the window removed. Removal is easy. Just undo four nuts and lift off. Remove the old grease and use new gre… Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - Here's the lock cylinder. To the right you can see the window track which is held on by two bolts.Here's the lock cylinder. To the right you can see the window track which is held on by two bolts. Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - This is the window track once it's removed.This is the window track once it's removed. Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - The tailgate endcaps have no practical use other than covering up some ugly poorly-painted metal.The tailgate endcaps have no practical use other than covering up some ugly poorly-painted metal. Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - Window mechanism and motor removed. Engine degreaser and dielectric grease will make these things look brand new.Window mechanism and motor removed. Engine degreaser and dielectric grease will make these things look brand new. Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a used window regulator mechanism, likely for a vehicle door.Close-up of a used window regulator mechanism, likely for a vehicle door. AI caption 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a vehicle's tailgate latch mechanism, showing internal components and signs of wear.Close-up of a vehicle's tailgate latch mechanism, showing internal components and signs of wear. AI caption 1978 Ford Bronco - The internal mechanism of a vehicle's tailgate latch shows significant rust and wear.The internal mechanism of a vehicle's tailgate latch shows significant rust and wear. AI caption 1978 Ford Bronco - This is the tailgate lock cylinder as viewed from the top of the tailgate. Notice the retaining clip located half way up the cylinder. To r…This is the tailgate lock cylinder as viewed from the top of the tailgate. Notice the retaining clip located half way up the cylinder. To r… Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - Tailgate lock cylinder as viewed from the side.Tailgate lock cylinder as viewed from the side. Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - This is the cylinder lock. All that remains now is to pry out the retaining clip that holds it to the tailgate. Use a small screwdriver. Th…This is the cylinder lock. All that remains now is to pry out the retaining clip that holds it to the tailgate. Use a small screwdriver. Th… Owner 1978 Ford Bronco - Window regulator and wiring harness components are displayed on a workbench surface.Window regulator and wiring harness components are displayed on a workbench surface. AI caption