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[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

That would be sensational Tony - a timber suggestion would be extremely helpful as well. Ill take Max's idea & go old cattle yard raiding probably.

I'd certainly like to find a suitable species of replacement timber. Unfortunately, the prime hardwoods of days gone by are not so easy to come by these days. There are still hardwood stocks available from mills, but they seem to be in "floorboard" dimensions, which are too narrow for sides or underfloor support beams. Finding 14ft lengths of 6"x3" without warps twists or blemishes could well be an impossible task. Max's truck "Tickets" (a SWB F15A with 7ft body) has a very fine body that has stood the test of time well (ie no warping, splitting or rot) with minimal surface treatment. I wonder what timber that might be?

[Jeff Gordon]

Tony,
I am sure I have a set of tailgate latches. They are on a long piece of plate and twice as think as the ones you can buy these days. They are olive drab and have counter sunk holes so you would presume that they were screwed to timber.
I can take a photo of them if you are keen.
Cheers
Jeff

[Ganmain Tony]

For sure Jeff, any help much appreciated.