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Offline Tchara

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Tail gate holes
« on: July 04, 2022, 11:11:00 PM »
I was working on my CJ3a today, and noticed a series of holes across the top of the tail gate. (see pics)
They look original holes from thr factory. Does anyone know what they were intended for?

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Re: Tail gate holes
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2022, 08:05:22 AM »
Footman loops for tying down canvas top.
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Re: Tail gate holes
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2022, 10:39:27 AM »
Good article here to read up on it:

https://cj3b.info/Dating/DatingTailgates.html

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Re: Tail gate holes
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2022, 06:54:03 AM »
Thanks for the info.