Any interest in a 1985-86 tailgate trim panel?

[Rodeoclown]

10-4

[Danny G]

If I can get that tool box set from both of you  ill buy it from you right now, just send me a price. I really want to add the toolbox to my truck and have been looking everywhere. We have 90's models in our JY's no 80's.

[Danny G]

Then take that money and put it towards that tailgate :)

[thefraze_1020]

OK guys, sorry I've taken so long to get back to you. The last couple weeks have been crazy with moving.

Anyway, I scored the part and cleaned it up. After washing it, I found a couple tiny dings in the middle, and a few little scratches here and there. There is a little bit of damage at both far ends where they mount to the tailgate. But that is not visible when installed. I think this piece is in very nice shape. For rodeoclown, the offer of $100 plus shipping still stands. I am planning on going to the UPS Store tomorrow (Wednesday) to get a box, then I will figure out shipping costs.

[thefraze_1020]

The first pic was before I washed it. The rest of the pictures are how it turned out.

[Danny G]

let me know if you find any lower side molding in your adventures.

[1986F150Six]

That looks great, Cameron!

[thefraze_1020]

Scatch, send me a picture of the side molding style you need. Particular piece you're looking for, or a whole set?

[Rodeoclown]

OK, No worries about the delay. I understand how life just starts taking over. I am strongly interested, How much will shipping to 17402 be? I'm just curious how is the best way to ship those to ensure it doesn't become a bent piece of scrap aluminum in transit? I'm not saying you don't know what you're doing, I'm just curious not having shipped or received one before.

[thefraze_1020]

I am still trying to figure out the box for it, hopefully body shops around my area have boxes the right size. I will wrap it with cushioning and probably with put a piece of wood on the top and bottom to prevent bending. I will keep you posted, want to get a fairly accurate shipping price for you.

[Gary Lewis]

When I've shipped body panels, like doors, fendors, or tailgates, I've built a crate out of 1" wood.  Yes, it certainly added to the shipping cost, but the parts got there w/o bending.

[Rodeoclown]

Well it looks like we may be getting closer to some activity on this deal. Life does get busy at times. Let me find out what i'm going to be in on this panel and then I'll give you right of first refusal. Mike.

[kramttocs]

That's what I did when shipping a core support to the east coast but never again :)

I know it's hit and miss with how something is handled but with something like this I'd be tempted to wrapped it really thick in some bubble wrap, take some large pieces of cardboard and pretty much tape the 'box' around it. Seems like if something is going to get tore up in shipping it doesn't matter if it's in an iron box or tissue paper.

[thefraze_1020]

Tomorrow I am going to try some body shops close by to see if they have any boxes that will work. If not, I will wrap it in cardboard and bubble wrap. Once I do that, I will measure and weigh it, get a decently close quote for you. My plan is to make a big push to finish this tomorrow.

[Rodeoclown]

Kool, lets insure at $500. These units are getting harder to find and if they simply break it due to mishandling, they should pay for it. Thanks.

[thefraze_1020]

It's packed up. FedEx is showing shipping it FedEx Ground for $135. I can't see where to add insurance. But, I have absolutely stuffed the box with loose corrugated cardboard and wrapped the panel itself with padding. I don't see how it can possibly be bent. But, I suppose that's what everyone says...

[thefraze_1020]

If that works for you, does $240.00 shipped to your door sound fair to you?

[thefraze_1020]

Rodeoclown emailed me and said he is going to pass on this tailgate panel. Any other takers? The price, $240.00 shipped, is good for anyone in the lower 48. Please let me know.

[thefraze_1020]

Bump...

[thefraze_1020]

Part has been sold on eBay.