Tailgate benches - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MJN** · 09-27-2022, 08:02 PM

My buddy builds patio benches with tailgates, in case youre wondering where all the good to decent gates are ending up. I would rather see the gates on a truck but he gets pretty good money for his benches.

**special-K** · 09-27-2022, 08:54 PM

I was going to say, I'm not much on this "repurposing" classic truck body parts. Somewhere out there is a truck that needs that part.

**mongocanfly** · 09-27-2022, 08:55 PM

I think those are very cool.. but I understand the frustration some people have when they see them..

yuccales · 09-27-2022, 11:01 PM

I like using old stuff to make new stuff.

The back of this garden bench broke off and my wife shows up with a stepper tailgate in a fleetside household, so.... Also took an old headboard and made a garden gate.

**cwcarpenter98** · 09-27-2022, 11:18 PM

I like a nice tailgate bench, but I hate to see super nice tailgates used to make them. A lot of the benches I've seen in person have been made from severely dented and or rusted out tailgates that probably wouldn't have found another truck to go on again.

The tailgate on my 63 now will be built into a bench once I finally get around to painting the truck and using a better tailgate to do that. This one has several rust holes and is kinked from slamming onto a bumper when someone forgot the chains. My other gate is in much better shape, so it doesn't make sense for me to fix the one on the truck now. I do love the look of it though, and I don't want to lose that custom paint job on it. Makes sense in my brain to let it live on as a bench

**68bowtie** · 09-27-2022, 11:29 PM

I sat on one once. Figured it would be awfully uncomfortable. But it was surprisingly comfy!

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-28-2022, 01:24 AM

I have 2 tailgates. One is off a 64 Chevy Fleetside and it's in perfect condition. And the other is off a 50 Ford F1. It's far from perfect but it looks cool. I got them both for $80. I really have no use for them so I thought about making benches out of them. Or buy a 64 Chevy that needs a tailgate.

4u2nv · 09-28-2022, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

I like using old stuff to make new stuff.

The back of this garden bench broke off and my wife shows up with a stepper tailgate in a fleetside household, so.... Also took an old headboard and made a garden gate.

You got some talent there , that head board gate in the last pic is very nice

**MJN** · 09-28-2022, 08:42 AM

Some of the gates and other parts he uses are probably best for a bench but others are too nice IMO to not use on a truck. I've at least talked him out of a few parts that would've been chopped up or tossed so I saved something for another day.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TailgateGu...about-shopname

Warrens69GMC · 09-28-2022, 09:12 AM

Someone I'm sure could use that 67 GMC tailgate

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804649

**Steeveedee** · 09-28-2022, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I have 2 tailgates. One is off a 64 Chevy Fleetside and it's in perfect condition. And the other is off a 50 Ford F1. It's far from perfect but it looks cool. I got them both for $80. I really have no use for them so I thought about making benches out of them. Or buy a 64 Chevy that needs a tailgate.

I vote for buying a truck. Easy for me to say!

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-28-2022, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I vote for buying a truck. Easy for me to say!

Like he needs more vehicles!

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-28-2022, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I vote for buying a truck. Easy for me to say!

Oh trust me I'd like to. There's a real nice 64,65,66???? one block over from me I can't tell those years apart. But this one is nice. It hasn't moved in years. It still has shiny paint. I've tried to see if they want to sell it but it's the same old story. The gate is locked. There's a newer car in the driveway but no sign of life ever. So I just keep driving by like a demented stalker. Which I guess I am. I'm stalking that truck. But that's how I got my flatbed. Persistence. This truck has a nice tailgate so I'd still have the extra one.

I've decided after reading this thread that my tailgate is too nice for a bench. I couldn't believe when I saw it and the guy only wanted 40 bucks for it. but I still have no idea what to do with it.

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-28-2022, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Like he needs more vehicles!

You bet I do.

I have 2 acres of land and it's not full yet.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-28-2022, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

You bet I do.

I have 2 acres of land and it's not full yet.

You need a big barn on those two acres!

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-28-2022, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

You need a big barn on those two acres!

It's on my list big time. Right on top. But with the price of building materials these days it just stays on the list. No granero para mi.

**cwcarpenter98** · 09-28-2022, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I've decided after reading this thread that my tailgate is too nice for a bench. I couldn't believe when I saw it and the guy only wanted 40 bucks for it. but I still have no idea what to do with it.

Set it on a couple wheels and you've got a new coffee table!

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-29-2022, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Set it on a couple wheels and you've got a new coffee table!

I've already got a coffee table on wheels. I'll just keep it. It's a good excuse to get another truck.

09-27-2022, 08:02 PM	#1
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,963	Tailgate benches My buddy builds patio benches with tailgates, in case youre wondering where all the good to decent gates are ending up. I would rather see the gates on a truck but he gets pretty good money for his benches. Attached Images __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

09-27-2022, 08:54 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Tailgate benches I was going to say, I'm not much on this "repurposing" classic truck body parts. Somewhere out there is a truck that needs that part. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-27-2022, 08:55 PM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,585	Re: Tailgate benches I think those are very cool.. but I understand the frustration some people have when they see them.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

09-27-2022, 11:01 PM	#4
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,588	Re: Tailgate benches I like using old stuff to make new stuff. The back of this garden bench broke off and my wife shows up with a stepper tailgate in a fleetside household, so.... Also took an old headboard and made a garden gate. Attached Images

09-27-2022, 11:18 PM	#5
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: Tailgate benches I like a nice tailgate bench, but I hate to see super nice tailgates used to make them. A lot of the benches I've seen in person have been made from severely dented and or rusted out tailgates that probably wouldn't have found another truck to go on again. The tailgate on my 63 now will be built into a bench once I finally get around to painting the truck and using a better tailgate to do that. This one has several rust holes and is kinked from slamming onto a bumper when someone forgot the chains. My other gate is in much better shape, so it doesn't make sense for me to fix the one on the truck now. I do love the look of it though, and I don't want to lose that custom paint job on it. Makes sense in my brain to let it live on as a bench Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

09-27-2022, 11:29 PM	#6
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,344	Re: Tailgate benches I sat on one once. Figured it would be awfully uncomfortable. But it was surprisingly comfy! __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

09-28-2022, 01:24 AM	#7
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Tailgate benches I have 2 tailgates. One is off a 64 Chevy Fleetside and it's in perfect condition. And the other is off a 50 Ford F1. It's far from perfect but it looks cool. I got them both for $80. I really have no use for them so I thought about making benches out of them. Or buy a 64 Chevy that needs a tailgate. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

09-28-2022, 08:42 AM	#9
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,963	Re: Tailgate benches Some of the gates and other parts he uses are probably best for a bench but others are too nice IMO to not use on a truck. I've at least talked him out of a few parts that would've been chopped up or tossed so I saved something for another day. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TailgateGu...about-shopname __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

09-28-2022, 09:12 AM	#10
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Tailgate benches Someone I'm sure could use that 67 GMC tailgate http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804649



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