Working on a '64 Wagonaire. What I need to know is the proper shape for the rear valance panel under the tailgate. The top surface of this panel contains the recesses for the tailgate hinges. Is the strip of panel between the hinges flat, or does it bow down? Mine bows down a lot, but the panel was damaged, and I have attempted to repair it. I can make it flat, but I want to know if I have to.
If someone here has a nice Wagonaire, just open the tailgate, and lay a straightedge on the valance where it is exposed. Does it make contact all the way across, or does it touch only on the ends?
To be clear, I'm not talking about the rear lip of the valance that faces the bumper; that has a pressed-in dip to it. I'm referring to the broad flat area that contains the hinge pockets, and which is about four inches wide, back to front.
Thanks in advance.
If someone here has a nice Wagonaire, just open the tailgate, and lay a straightedge on the valance where it is exposed. Does it make contact all the way across, or does it touch only on the ends?
To be clear, I'm not talking about the rear lip of the valance that faces the bumper; that has a pressed-in dip to it. I'm referring to the broad flat area that contains the hinge pockets, and which is about four inches wide, back to front.
Thanks in advance.
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