Series Rear Lift Gate

[2rovers]

I am in the process of stripping and preparing to remount my hard top with the tail gate and rear lift gate. Previously it had the full size rear door. Hi have found a used gate that is in great shape and I have been assembling the hardware.
My question is would any one have some photos of how all of the mounting hardware comes together?
Most of what I can find are illustrations of the various parts, but not assembled.
Thanks in advance!

[Bostonian1976]

My gray rover has it exactly as it should be and I have pics. What do you need pics of specifically?

[2rovers]

I would like to see how the hinges and hinge holders attach. As well I need to figure out the side locking rods - the peice that they go into when closed to hold the gate.
Thanks

[luckyjoe]

Here are two exploded views to show where the parts should go.

http://www.series2forum.co.uk/Gallery/albums/userpics/10036/Rear_flap1.jpg

http://www.series2forum.co.uk/Gallery/albums/userpics/10036/Rear_flap2.jpg

These illustrations show the later type support strut. The early strut has thumb screws to tighten in the open position. I have the early style and can supply photos, however mine is presently disassembled.

Regards,

[2rovers]

This helps alot Tim. What I am having trouble visualising are the two parts that the hinges hang from and where they attach. However these are the best illustrations I have seen so far.
Thanks
Glen

[Bostonian1976]

hmm this may be the best pic I have at the moment...http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/1600/picture008or8.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture008or8.jpg)

found one more...don't know if these will help. I may be seeing the truck this weekend so I'll take more pics if you still need them

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/498/dsc00319cq4.jpg
By bostonian1976 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/bostonian1976), shot with W810i (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=W810i&make=Sony+Ericsson) at 2007-08-24

[2rovers]

Bostonian, these shots are perfect!http://www.roversnorth.com/forums/images/icons/icon15.gif Shows me I still have a few bits that I still need to collect, like the peices that the hold up rods conect to when holding it open.
Is your weather stripping original Land Rover or just a profile that works?

Which leads to another question regarding side windows, replace all the tracks, or pull everything out and install a new fixed, non opening style. Any experience or suggestions?

[Bostonian1976]

that truck is exactly the way it left the factory minus rear crossmember so it shpuld be good reference. I haven't used the fixed windows yet but i could see it potentially being stuffy. Did some window seals today - not a ton of fun. I am installing a new trop top with sliding windows on the limestone truck- should be nice for the summer. Anyone have a spare headliner? :)