Wagon Gear's Tailgate Storage Door Install 80 Series

[spressomon]

Originally Posted by AndrewP

The problem was, Spressomon was in California at the time. Since he had never seen the ocean before, he couldn't stop staring at it. The tree in question was not there when he pulled into the parking space. So it wasn't his fault. At least that's what we all told Mrs. Spresso who was there as well.

Those tail gates are so cool, I got my name on the list for a 60 gate. For those of you with one installed, is it strong enough to stand on?

I feel like I'm at the bottom of a Rugby pile

[KMR]

Originally Posted by AndrewP

Those tail gates are so cool, I got my name on the list for a 60 gate. For those of you with one installed, is it strong enough to stand on?

Do I count? They are strong enough for you and a few of your friends to jump up and down on!
The one in my truck is still the original one I made for myself (too much character, can't bear to swap it out for a shiny new one)that still has the plywood lid. I actually like the plywood better since it is lighter and more rigid than the HDPE. But the plastic is impervious, more durable and looks better, so it is a toss up and everyone else seems to like it for those reasons.
Anyway, the point is that either the plywood ones or the plastic ones can handle anything that the tailgate itself can handle (and also serve to pull the classic caved in tailgate back into shape).

Kevin R.

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Originally Posted by AndrewP

Those tail gates are so cool, I got my name on the list for a 60 gate. For those of you with one installed, is it strong enough to stand on?

To second what KMR said. Yes, without a doubt it's strong enough to support a few people on the gate.

[SimonInAustralia]

Originally Posted by KMR

Well, I should have modified what I typed above, I mentioned that I have only ever seen one troopy my entire life, but that troopy was actually the only 70 series I have ever seen as well.

Buuuuut, if the SWB has the same doors as the troopy, I have a friend down in PA who actually just purchased a 70 that I have been anxious to check out.
It's already been a few months and will most likely be quite a few more, but I will certainly look into when I am in the neighborhood.

After asking about it on here, I went and looked at my Troopy rear doors and realised that the inside door panels might not work well, as each side of the 70 series rear doors has the latch/handle/etc. mechanism inside it.

If I get a chance I will take the panels off and see how much usable space there is inside the doors.

I'll also see if I can find a SWB 70 series to see if the inside side panels are similar to the Troopy, but just shorter.

Have you thought about making an inner 'pocket'/box out of plastic, to hold whatever you store in there, so it isn't banging up against the exterior bodywork/panels from the inside?

[KMR]

Any excuse we have to look at more 70 series stuff will be appreciated.

Way back at the very beginning of this thing I started out with an actual box inside the tailgate. I found that it really limited the use of space and after some playing decided that a layer of sound deadener protected everything nicely and provide a lot more room.
You can see the very start of the whole thing here.