So I haven't even finished paying for it but already making plans to fix up my 96 Ranger. I now know the color is Dark Lapis Metallic and have found color matched spray paint to fix some of the scratches. Body is in pretty good shape except for the topper. The clear coat is peeling pretty bad on the top front of it but I can fix that with help from u-tube videos. The rear door works fine but is missing the latches. There are three holes and all pics I've seen on here show either one or two. What do I buy to replace what was there. Thanks for your help.

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Odd that you have three holes. Maybe go to a dealer and see what they say? Looks like you may need a whole new hatch to do it right.
BTW, if you do get a new one, get one with two latches, no linkage and crap to deal with then.

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'04 Edge, Scab/flareside, 2wd, 3.0, 5 speed, 4:10 open. Billet grille, Raceline Raptor black wheels, 265/75/16 DuraTracs. Tbar crank, AAL. Fox shocks, Thrush welded SI/DO swept back side exit. Morimoto projectors, '06 tails and power mirrors. LEDs all the way around. Blacked out fender badge. Access Limited rollup tonneau. 5% tint on back three windows. Airbox mod, FWIW. And a Border Collie that likes it too!!

Thanks, I just priced a new door and it's way out of my price range. What about putting cam locks in the outer holes and a handle in the center. Would that look totally silly? It doesn't have a third brake light, does anybody put them on the door bottom in which case I'd put side latches on?

First thing to do is find the data plate for the top and find out who the manufacturer is of the unit.

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1999 Ranger 4.0 and extreme Snap-on tool fetish

Yes, cam locks work very well, I've ordered the last 4 caps I've bought with those, instead of the center T handle thingy. I suppose a fake T handle wouldn't look that bad, but here's an idea. Go to your local big box home improvement place, and go to the electrical dept. You might be able to use a knockout plug to plug the hole.

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'04 Edge, Scab/flareside, 2wd, 3.0, 5 speed, 4:10 open. Billet grille, Raceline Raptor black wheels, 265/75/16 DuraTracs. Tbar crank, AAL. Fox shocks, Thrush welded SI/DO swept back side exit. Morimoto projectors, '06 tails and power mirrors. LEDs all the way around. Blacked out fender badge. Access Limited rollup tonneau. 5% tint on back three windows. Airbox mod, FWIW. And a Border Collie that likes it too!!

Excellent idea Johnday. You think like I do. I just want it to look good but not spend a fortune on custom.

If you are really hard up for cash, gorilla tape will hold it shut. LOL

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