Altman Easy Tailgate Latch – 1967-72 Ford F-100

Trique Manufacturing Announces Altman Easy Tailgate Latch for 1967-72 Ford F-100 Trucks

Trique Manufacturing has introduced the Altman Easy Tailgate Latch – 1967-72 Ford F-100, bringing modern functionality and clean styling to the rear of Ford’s popular pickups.

The heart of the upgrade is the same modern latch mechanism found in the Altman Easy Latch door-latch system. This provides smoother operation, more secure engagement, and improved reliability compared to the original F-100 setup. The factory-style steel straps are replaced with coated safety cables, eliminating paint damage, rattles, and the familiar clanging associated with old tailgate straps.

To ensure durability and a premium appearance, the kit includes stainless steel cover plates, stainless striker plates, stainless safety-cable holders, and stainless mounting hardware. These components give the inside of the tailgate a finished, high-quality look that complements both
restored and custom builds.

Installation requires some metal trimming, but no welding, making the upgrade approachable for both home builders and professional shops. Once installed, the tailgate opens and closes with a refined feel that aligns with modern truck design standards.

Key benefits include:
● Coated safety cables for a clean, quiet tailgate
● Stainless plates, brackets, and hardware
● Smoother, more modern latch operation
● No welding required
The new tailgate-latch system integrates with factory tailgates and OE-style replacement parts, making it suitable for restorations, restomods, patina builds, and show-level trucks. It complements Trique Manufacturing’s complete line of latch solutions for the 1967-72 platform, including matching hood and door systems.

Altman Easy Latch – 1967-72 Ford F-100 Doors

Trique Manufacturing Releases New Altman Easy Latch Door-Latch System for 1967-72 Ford F-100 Trucks

Trique Manufacturing has officially released the Altman Easy Latch for 1967-72 Ford F-100 Truck, delivering a long-awaited modern solution for the classic Ford platform. Built as a direct bolt-in replacement for the original door latches, the new system dramatically improves door feel, engagement, and reliability without requiring cutting, welding, or fabrication.

Using the same proven internal mechanism found in Trique Manufacturing’s acclaimed Altman Easy Latch kits, this new F-100 system provides smoother operation, more positive engagement, and a modern automotive feel that stands in sharp contrast to the factory latch design. The result is an immediate improvement in how the doors shut, and stays shut — a significant upgrade for any restoration or custom build.

The kit is engineered to bolt directly into the OEM latch location and integrates seamlessly with stock inside and outside door handles, factory lock cylinders, and interior lock rods. It includes a stainless steel striker pin and washer, precision-formed steel components, and a combination of stainless steel and coated parts designed to withstand long-term use.

Key benefits include:
● Direct bolt-in installation
● Works with stock handles, lock cylinders, and lock rods
● No cutting or welding required
● Modern latch operation with smoother engagement
● Stainless steel striker pin and washer
● Improved safety and reliability
The new latch system is compatible with factory or reproduction doors and is ideal for everything from daily-driven trucks to high-end show builds. For builders upgrading multiple latch points, the system pairs with Trique’s new hood and tailgate latch solutions offered for the same 1967–72 Ford F-100 platform.

Altman Easy Hood Latch – 1967-72 Ford F-100

Trique Manufacturing Introduces Altman Easy Hood Latch for 1967–72 Ford F-100 Trucks

Trique Manufacturing continues expanding its classic-truck product lineup with the all-new Altman Easy Hood Latch for 1967-1972 Ford F-100 trucks. Designed to deliver modern operation while retaining a factory-style footprint, the new latch eliminates the clunky function and exposed components associated with original F-100 hood-latch assemblies.

Engineered with the same proven latch technology used throughout the Altman Easy Latch system, this updated hood latch offers smoother engagement and a far more refined opening and closing feel. The design replaces the bulky factory mechanism with a clean, compact assembly that mounts in the stock location, and requires no cutting or welding.

The kit includes a machined billet striker pin, precision-formed steel components, designed for strength, reliability, and long-term durability. The new latch geometry provides secure engagement with a crisp, controlled release — a noticeable improvement over worn factory hardware that commonly binds, sticks, or fails to latch consistently.

Once installed, the Altman Easy Hood Latch offers multiple benefits:
● Smoother and more consistent hood operation
● Machined billet striker pin
● Direct bolt-in installation
● No cutting, welding, or extensive fabrication
● Improved safety and reliability
The new hood latch is compatible with stock hoods, hinges, and core supports, making it an ideal upgrade for restorations, patina builds, restomods, and full custom trucks. It also pairs perfectly with Trique Manufacturing’s door and tailgate latch solutions for the same line of trucks.

 

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