Replacement Tailgates For Older Pickups

2007 - Volume #31, Issue #4, Page #36

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If you have an older pickup, chances are your tailgate is pretty beaten up. That's where Bruce Horkey comes in.
Horkey has 50 pickups in a "museum" yard that are used to fabricate perfect replacement parts. "Our products blend current technology with the classic look of the past," says Horkey. "We offer parts for Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge pickups. Complete pickup boxes are available for 1934 to 1978 Fords and Chevys, and we have quite a few box-related parts for Dodges.
"We specialize in products for pickup beds, including the æShow Deck' which is a hardwood and stainless floor overlay in which metal skid strips alternate with wooden boards. The skid strip screws are attached to an aluminum subframe, eliminating the need to drill any holes in the bed. The design allows you to remove the Show Deck for hauling and everyday use."
The rubber-padded, extruded aluminum subframe prevents scratches as well as allows proper air movement to ensure moisture control between the wood deck and pickup floor, says Horkey.
The decks are available finished or unfinished and are also available with steel, stainless steel or polished stainless steel hardware. A screwdriver and tape measure are all the tools needed to assemble the deck.
Price varies according to the type of wood, metal and finish.
Some other pickup restoration parts available include tailgates with embossed-brand name, stamped-logo, and no-name styles. Also front bed panels, box sides, subframe cross members, running boards/steps, wheel tubs, roll pans, gas tanks, grilles, front and rear bumpers, front and rear fenders, door shells, tonneau covers, and wood side racks.
New steel tailgates that are ready for paint are also available, as are tailgate chains, hinges, decals, and wood plaques.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Bruce Horkey's Wood and Parts, 46284 440th St., Windom, Minn. 56101 (ph 507 831-5625; fax 507 831-0280; bruce@horkeyswoodandparts.com; www.horkeyswoodandparts.com).

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Replacement Tailgates For Older Pickups PICKUPS Accessories 31-4-36 If you have an older pickup, chances are your tailgate is pretty beaten up. That's where Bruce Horkey comes in. Horkey has 50 pickups in a "museum" yard that are used to fabricate perfect replacement parts. "Our products blend current technology with the classic look of the past," says Horkey. "We offer parts for Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge pickups. Complete pickup boxes are available for 1934 to 1978 Fords and Chevys, and we have quite a few box-related parts for Dodges. "We specialize in products for pickup beds, including the æShow Deck' which is a hardwood and stainless floor overlay in which metal skid strips alternate with wooden boards. The skid strip screws are attached to an aluminum subframe, eliminating the need to drill any holes in the bed. The design allows you to remove the Show Deck for hauling and everyday use." The rubber-padded, extruded aluminum subframe prevents scratches as well as allows proper air movement to ensure moisture control between the wood deck and pickup floor, says Horkey. The decks are available finished or unfinished and are also available with steel, stainless steel or polished stainless steel hardware. A screwdriver and tape measure are all the tools needed to assemble the deck. Price varies according to the type of wood, metal and finish. Some other pickup restoration parts available include tailgates with embossed-brand name, stamped-logo, and no-name styles. Also front bed panels, box sides, subframe cross members, running boards/steps, wheel tubs, roll pans, gas tanks, grilles, front and rear bumpers, front and rear fenders, door shells, tonneau covers, and wood side racks. New steel tailgates that are ready for paint are also available, as are tailgate chains, hinges, decals, and wood plaques. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Bruce Horkey's Wood and Parts, 46284 440th St., Windom, Minn. 56101 (ph 507 831-5625; fax 507 831-0280; bruce @horkeys woodandparts .com; www.horkeyswoodand parts.com).

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