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#325994 05/03/2007 10:39 PM
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has anyone used the stealth latches that some of the retailers are selling , or the latches that pros pick sell.i saw the latches from pp at a show ,they worked really nice but the $185.00 price tag seems a little pricy to me....dave


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I am using the pro's pick latches. I got them off ebay for less but that was a fluke find.

Some of the others are a bit slicker in appearance and function but these will work fine for me on this project.

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Houston could you post pictures of these tailgate latches?


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Wish I could but I have them disassembled at this time for final paint. It will be several weeks before they are reinstalled. Their website has very good pics though.

#325998 05/08/2007 10:18 PM
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Have a look thru a Marine Supply hardware store - lots of stainless latches that could be used with a little ingenuity.


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#325999 05/08/2007 11:57 PM
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I have the propick ones installed. I'll take some pictures tomorrow when it's light outside.

Better and cheaper idea to my mind though is to use seatbelt latches from an older vehicle, like in this picture (Cadillac latches):

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b8/robin58/DSCF1702.jpg

This was on a really nice local truck eventhough it is a Fawd:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b8/robin58/DSCF1701.jpg


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