this is an old video from the 1990s, but still nice entertainment and a wealth of information.
at 22 mins they are discussing the Courier liftgate mechanism.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyycoBNZIj4
Cool video, but the tailgate on that Sedan Delivery has a different tailgate assist/holding mechanism than both of my Canadian built Sedan Deliveries. I have seen a 58 SD that had that type of setup, but mine had a track and roller setup on the passenger side , the roller wheel would drop down into a dip in the track, which would hold the tailgate in the fully opened position.
Guenter
That was a nice video. I never get tired of looking at 57 Fords.
Jay
Ditto! (lazy, I know).... Thanks Guenter!
Thanks. Some very interesting stuff, especially considering it was done nearly 20 years ago. Makes me wonder where's the second tape?
couldn't find the second video. I found this one by coincidence before. It's a well made video for 20 years back. still nice watching and many good informations.
I picked up on the statement 'parts are getting hard to find' and 'few surviving models' and that was 20 years ago! In the southwest to boot.