Dude this is really cool thanks a million!!! It looks like you posted this 9 yrs ago so I hope you see my message.

For your first how 2 you did great and i think you made a great up grade on that part.That was great idea later

Rick nice job on this "How To" clip and all your videos. I enjoy the OldCarGarage Style,craftsmanship and humor. Since I'm new to the channel I've been catching up on all your old videos . Thanks for taking the time to share the projects. I'm sure that the channel will be invaded by the Garage Gang

I must say for your first how to video I totally got it!!! I think all your video's are great !For those that can't figure out what you just explained maybe should take up knitting keep up the good work .

"Not very good at words, and not a very good teacher". You underestimate yourself. You are quite good at both of these as long as you are yourself. Don't pretend.

That is a Great Tip but I have already paid for my latches and they are almost the same. Paid to much you were just to late for me but you guys listen and do what he said thanks Great Video

Great idea Rick very helpful tip for people with trucks

A great tip. A very hand idea, can see similar thing used in other applications. Simple enough to crank out on my lathe.

Great tip enjoyed the video thumbs up.

Hi Rick great video. I am in New Zealand and am working on my late father-in laws 56 Chevy pickup. It has a 572 crate motor and is a real piece of work. It is 99% complete but sadly he passed away earlier this year. I'm getting it ready for a show here in the middle of January. I know he hated the chains but it is all he got for it. I am a Ford guy so its pretty tough me working on his Chevy ha ha. i will definitely be going to barrel locks and if I can fit ones off a Ford it will be all the sweeter ;) Take care and all the best for the new year

notch is a great idea

Great tip, and details about how you modified it. Starting the redo of my '57 Dodge 100. And like you stated, I like the chain and hook. But the other thing to remember is that the chain and hook prevents the rear of the box from flaring out. Over time the bed sides will start to pull away from the tailgate.

Just made my own, thank you for the video

that is awesome!!!!!!! i'm saving this vid for if i ever get to my stepside again ...thanks

I can't find these barrel locks, I have a machine shop and will have to make them. What an excellent idea. Thank you for this video.

Great idea. Thanks mate.

Very cool. I might add that the hole in truck bed be a little more tidy so that the pin doesn't hit the paint when you pop the pin to the closed position.

a Rick that's a good idea,im going to install that lock setup on my 73 1/2 stepside ,oh yeah who's Bob ?

That is a great idea.

I just found your channel in the Latch it's a pretty good idea but you never show the rest how to hold the teilgate?? do you have a video for that?

Great stuff! Thanks, Cheers

It's out! Not aut! Geesh Great video

Does anyone know where you can purchase the "barrel bolts"?

Great video Rick. Me likey barrel latch thingy!😆 Me thinks you should patent that before the actual manufacturer does and sell the patent to the highest bid. I have to look but I think that would work on my '36 Chev 1/2 ton. What do you think?

Where are they available?

Been watching your channel for awhile now but just ran into this vid. Nice tip!! I've seen some "chainless" tailgates that have what look like "seat-belt" latches. The "latch" assembly typically mounts on the bed side and the "strike" plate is mounted to the tailgate. Do you have any tips/shortcuts for those type of latches?? Seems like one could fashion a pair of those from some old style center button seat belt latches. Might even be able to fashion a "eye" on the latch base for the cable to attach to. ???

Unless someone else knows where to find them?

very trick

So for a few bucks I can install hidden latches instead of 300 thanks

How good will this work on a 51 Chevrolet?

Bob's not my uncle LMAO cool mod

"Ford tailgate latches TG-8344456-PR" Google search about 120 bucks

I can't find those

Where can I get those locks? Mfg.?