94 explorer shaved tailgate

[Fordexplorerguy1]

My first time with bondo, and welding. what do ya think?

before:

2011-07-14_17-17-47_103 by Justinsdiy, on Flickr

After:

2011-08-25_19-46-07_434 by Justinsdiy, on Flickr


here are some pics of when it was being done:

2011-08-20_15-03-32_653 by Justinsdiy, on Flickr

2011-08-20_14-44-49_374 by Justinsdiy, on Flickr

what do you think?

 

[94Gexplorer]

huh so trade function for looks but turned out good i guess...id keep that stuff though

 

[Spdrcer34]

So, how do you open it? I know how I open mine.....

But I'd be interested in know how you did it...

Ryan

 

[Fordexplorerguy1]

So, how do you open it? I know how I open mine.....

But I'd be interested in know how you did it...

Ryan

Well i flipped the t handle. But to get the glass open i had to make my own mechanism to open the window, by using the key lock. I had to put a spring on it to take some of the tension off. I think it works pretty good.

 

[Fordexplorerguy1]

huh so trade function for looks but turned out good i guess...id keep that stuff though

Well I wouldn't say I lost any function. Sure its a change to open it, but it takes the same or less to open the hatch. As far as the wiper goes... I never really used it any way.. Even on my 2002 explorer I rarely use it.

 

[FIND]

Why not look into using electric actuators? They can be had very cheap, then you can shave the lock too.

 

[Fordexplorerguy1]

I have looked into it actually, im saving up for a trans swap so i ruled it out.. but eventually thats most likely what ill do.

 

[94Gexplorer]

idk it makes it to plain and harder to open(you need a key now?) but to each his own

 

[Spdrcer34]

I have my glass on a pull solenoid to open. If I need to get in the back, I will pop the glass, reach in and twist the T-handle.

EASY!

Ryan

 

[Fordexplorerguy1]

Eventually when i have some money to put into my truck Ill get a pull solenoid and Eliminate the key hole too. Right know i have to deal with a broke intake bolt.