Ranchero tailgate

[RustyBolts]

 I have a ranchero tailgate but latches and rods are from a wagon I need advice on converting latches and making new shorter rods any advice would be appreciated

[Ford Blue blood]

The rods should remain the same length as all the workings for the latches are the same, wagon or Ranchero.  I had a wagon gate for my Ranchero.  The main difference is the sheet metal parts that mount on top of it.  I used the wagon latches with the part that sticks up just cut off.  That was done about five years ago, no pictures and I just don't remember enough details to give you a detailed description.  I just remember it being very easy with no tricks involved.

[57chero]

I also have a 57 Ranchero and agree with Ford Blue blood, as far as I know everything is the same but the top cap.I think I have a pair of the latches with the rods.

[RustyBolts]

Update tailgate is working and wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. 

[RICH MUISE]

great! Thanks for the update.