Posted by Eric B. [99.100.188.129] on Thursday, June 07, 2012 at 22:25:39 :
In Reply to: 3 hinges = all the same posted by chris case [75.36.32.85] on Thursday, June 07, 2012 at 19:09:49 :
The 1946-first 600 of production in 1951 had a different tailgate with different stampings. It is about the same size as the later one, but the upper brackets are a little different.
The 1948-85 2wd bed 3 hinge gate is an exact fit for a 1957 Power Wagon assuming it is not a 1957 W100 108" WB truck with a 6 1/2 foot bed.
If you have a 3 hinge gate and you are looking at a three hinge gate that matches the stampings in yours than you have the right item. If the Dodge stamp is smaller or there isn't a center hinge it is not correct.
Eric