[bazzwell]

A friend has a 1979 Plymouth Trailduster and needs the lower tailgate replaced, usual rust issues. Some say you can only use the Trailduster, others say you can use the gate from a 70's Dodge pickup. Anybody have a definite answer? Thanks!

 

[dana44]

Do an images search of the two models to start with and then you can determine if they at least look alike, might just be a chrome accent difference.

 

[valiant67]

The online interchange search (www.car-part.com) does list the truck tailgate for the Trailduster

 

[ImperialCrown]

Motor lists the 1978-1980 Ram pickup/Dodge Ramcharger/Plymouth Trailduster tailgate shell as the same part # 4113262.
Possibly earlier tailgates will work, but I have a gap in years. Google it.

 

[tazdevil]

You'll find that the PU tailgates don't usually have the spare tire mount. Yours might have the spare inside, but mine was outside on the gate.

 

[scrampage1]

I have a 1975 Dodge D100.

I bought a tailgate from a 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster from a wrecking yard and replaced the shabby looking Dodge one.

It fits and works perfectly.

You just need to remove the tire mount off the Plymouth tailgate.

Ray
Central California