1949 Kaiser Traveler tailgate spacer/filler??

[Kenn Evans II]

I am working on my 1949 Kaiser Traveler, I am looking for the piece that goes between the body and the tailgate, when the tailgate is down.  I saw one in a photograph on a Virginia and would like one for my traveler. It makes the car look more complete and makes the  floor smooth for sliding things in and out. Thanks for your help.

[Kenn Evans II]

I did a bit more exploring in the car and found it under the seat along with the orig 1949 lic plate.  If any one would like a template of it let me know and I will draw it out w/measurements and materials.

[joefrazer]

Yes, please do so! I have a 50 Traveler and would like to put one together for my car. Thanks!

Here's a pic of mine...done in 2007 Chrysler black with a 30% gloss (hides the wavy sheetmetal nicely!)

http://www.kaiserfrazercars.com/50ktravnat09a.JPG

[pnw_oldmags]

Last winter, with a pattern supplied by Bob Gilzean, we made a half a dozen wooden tailgate bridges.  I have a couple left if you are interested.

[custom]

I could use one for my Vagabond. Let me know the price and where to send the money. Thanks!

[ben-tex]

Jim Betts weren't you asking about the number of wooden "slats" on the bridges? If so did you get answers?

[pnw_oldmags]

It seems that all of the bridges sold on cars had 5 slats but lots of the Promotion Material showed bridges with 7.  The bridge I duplicated had only 5 so that is what we did.  If you made the bridge with 7 slat it would have to be longer and more difficult to store in the car when not in use.