URGENT: Rear Hatch Replacement Question (different years of PF's)

[BobLoblaw]

I have the opportunity to buy a rear hatch from a '92 PF to replace my '94 rear hatch that is dented.

 

The '92 hatch is in good shape, no rust. The plastic 'pathfinder' piece that goes across the back is partly detached but the one on my existing hatch is fine.

 

IMPORTANT: My 94' PF hatch has a brake light/washer fluid jet at the top of the hatch. The '92 I'm thinking about buying does not. It only has a washer fluid jet, right in the center.

 

 

Here are my questions:

 

1. Will a hatch from a '92 PF fit on a '94 PF?

2. Will I be able to take the top brake light off my existing hatch ('94 and put it on the '92 hatch? Are there compatability issues? I have a '94 XE - Black. The hatch is from a '92 SE - Red Wine.

3. Will I be able to use my plastic 'pathfinder' panel on the '92 hatch? Is it easy to remove/put on?

4. How much (estimate) would it cost to repaint this part?

 

 

 

If someone could answer me asap, it would be great. The part might sell quickly.

 

Thanks in advance

[Simon]

1 -2 Yes

 

The others, I'm not sure, though, the plastic piece should fit.

[BobLoblaw]

1 -2 Yes

 

The others, I'm not sure, though, the plastic piece should fit.

 

 

 

Thanks again Simon for more excellent advice. Is it fairly easy to put the top brake light from my '94 onto the '92's rear hitch? Will I need to drill holes? From your experience, should I get the hatch repainted professionally or can I do it myself with a paint matching system?

 

 

Seriously, thanks for your help!

 

 

Oh yeah, where did you get that awesome bush guard from on your PF? I'd love to get one!

Edited October 19, 2007 by BobLoblaw

[TerranoNZ]

3. Will I be able to use my plastic 'pathfinder' panel on the '92 hatch? Is it easy to remove/put on?

Yes provided that it has the same holes in it. You need to get inside the hatch (removing the trim) and push the clips together.

Pops out not a prob

[Simon]

Thanks again Simon for more excellent advice. Is it fairly easy to put the top brake light from my '94 onto the '92's rear hitch? Will I need to drill holes? From your experience, should I get the hatch repainted professionally or can I do it myself with a paint matching system?

Well, that depends on what you want it to look like. Personally, I've done some bodywork on my truck, and while I notice it's not flawless, I've never really had anyone else comment on it. Which means it's probably good enough.

Oh yeah, where did you get that awesome bush guard from on your PF? I'd love to get one!

 

That's not a bush guard on my truck. It's an ARB bumper. They're available all over, from many different 4x4 shops. They're not cheap, however. ~$750 USD. It's a heavy chunk of steel, designed to house a winch, which I don't, yet, own.

[BobLoblaw]

Well, that depends on what you want it to look like. Personally, I've done some bodywork on my truck, and while I notice it's not flawless, I've never really had anyone else comment on it. Which means it's probably good enough.

That's not a bush guard on my truck. It's an ARB bumper. They're available all over, from many different 4x4 shops. They're not cheap, however. ~$750 USD. It's a heavy chunk of steel, designed to house a winch, which I don't, yet, own.

 

Wow! I guess I'll wait on picking up an ARB Bumper then.

 

I forgot to ask you about your fender flare and wheels too. It was a long night last night .

 

I just have the stock, steel wheels on mine right now (chrome). What wheels to you have (size)? Where did you get them? And where do you get those cool fender flares too?

[88pathoffroad]

Um, Simon doesn't have any fender flares on.

 

There are stock flares available at junkyards and dealerships if you take some time to look.

[unccpathfinder]

the 3rd brake light you can drill and add on...doing so this weekend on my 87...i'll try to rmemeber to take pix and let ya know if I f it up...