I have a 1985 M-1009 CUCV and am rebuilding the tailgate. I have a broken part I can't find. It's the bent metal rod that connects to the bottom of the latch and has a part when the window is fully down it lets you open the tailgate . It has a white plastic piece that looks like they put it on the rod before they bend it. That piece is broken. Anyone know where to get on. Carparts.com and LMC Truck don't have them.
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Tailgate Part Issue
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cucvrus
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I have a brand-new GM one. They have been discontinued for years. All it does is tell the handle the window is down.
Hi, do you want to sell it? If so how much? Terry
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LOL Of course you have one!
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Today I was outside working and decided to go in out of the snow and wind for a while. I rebuilt a pair of M1009 rear window guide tracks. 
The main reason they fail is that is the sash guide ends get rusty and dig and gouge the felt from the window tracks. 
These are new sash, but a person can easily polish an old rusty sash ends back into pristine condition with a scotch bright pad and a sander. This makes the rear window glide up and down with ease. Take Care and Good Luck with your project. I have all your parts ready to ship. I will get pictures and post them.
The main reason they fail is that is the sash guide ends get rusty and dig and gouge the felt from the window tracks. These are new sash, but a person can easily polish an old rusty sash ends back into pristine condition with a scotch bright pad and a sander. This makes the rear window glide up and down with ease. Take Care and Good Luck with your project. I have all your parts ready to ship. I will get pictures and post them.