Tailgate Post - LH - 73-79 Ford F-series Truck

Description

Tailgate Post – LH – 1973–1979 Ford F-Series Truck Styleside

Restore your classic Ford pickup with confidence using the Tailgate Post – LH – 1973–1979 Ford F-Series Truck from Auto Metal Direct. Designed specifically for the 1973–1979 Ford F100, F150, F250, and F350, this OE-style replacement fits both long bed and short bed styleside models, ensuring proper alignment and support for your tailgate assembly. Tailgate posts are a notorious rust-prone area—especially on workhorse trucks—and AMD delivers the premium sheet metal restoration parts you need to bring your classic Ford truck back to life.

Crafted with precision and built from heavy-gauge steel, this driver-side (LH) post is engineered for durability and long-term reliability. Whether you’re tackling a frame-off build or just repairing structural rust, AMD’s left-hand tailgate post delivers a factory-correct fit that simplifies installation and restores the original look and functionality of your truck bed.

• Fits 1973–1979 Ford F-Series pickups: F100, F150, F250, F350

• Compatible with Stepside and Fleetside (Styleside) beds

• Driver-side (LH) tailgate support post

• Heavy-gauge stamped steel for structural integrity

• Engineered to OE specifications for accurate fit

• Reinforces the tailgate hinge mounting area

• Finished in EDP coating for superior corrosion resistance

• Ideal for restoring classic Dentside Ford trucks

This AMD tailgate post is part of our growing line of classic truck restoration parts—built to exceed expectations with every press and weld. Each component undergoes rigorous test-fitting to ensure performance and visual accuracy, preserving the heritage of these legendary Ford pickups while delivering the strength you can trust. Backed by AMD's reputation for quality and shipped from our Gainesville, GA facility, it’s the go-to solution for rust repair and tailgate alignment.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement for left-side tailgate post

• Fits both long bed and short bed Ford F-Series trucks

• Compatible with 1973–1979 F100, F150, F250, F350

• Precision-stamped from high-quality steel

• EDP coated to prevent rust before installation

• Supports proper hinge function and tailgate operation

• Matches original design for seamless restoration

• Built for Ford Dentside body style restoration projects

Compatibility

This product is designed for the following Ford truck models:

• 1973–1979 Ford F100

• 1973–1979 Ford F150

• 1973–1979 Ford F250

• 1973–1979 Ford F350

Works with both short bed and long bed configurations across standard and custom trims, including Styleside and Stepside beds.

Get Your Classic Ford Back on the Road

Rust doesn’t have to end your restoration dreams. With AMD’s LH Tailgate Post for 1973–1979 Ford F-Series pickups, you can tackle common rust damage head-on with a part designed to restore both form and function. Backed by OE-style accuracy, premium materials, and AMD’s industry-leading manufacturing process, it’s the ultimate fix for a structurally sound and visually authentic Ford bed restoration.

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