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Claytona08 · 08-08-2013, 08:59 AM

Man I seen this and automatically told myself "Self, you should build one of these" lol

77c10 · 08-08-2013, 09:19 AM

Would love to have one in my garage.

77ChevySharkBite · 08-08-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Claytona08

Man I seen this and automatically told myself "Self, you should build one of these" lol

I would totally want that myself!!

Keith Seymore · 08-08-2013, 10:37 AM

That....

is awesome!!

K

BigMike608 · 08-08-2013, 01:21 PM

im currently in the hunt for a nice patina tailgate, one of my guys here at work that runs our wood/model shop is going to build one for me

chevyboy55 · 08-08-2013, 07:27 PM

Ya know they are cool looking but MAN do they ever look uncomfortable!
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Leinie · 08-08-2013, 08:40 PM

It needs something different like truck parts for armrests. Very cool though !

TennesseeZ · 08-09-2013, 01:38 AM

There was a thread on these a while back. They're cool looking, probably really uncomfortable without plenty of padding. Never seen one that incorporated the wood like that. Here's the other thread..............

ymerej71 · 08-09-2013, 01:56 AM

I've seen a few of these benches and decided I had to build one of my own. I finished up my project bench a couple weeks ago... Here's a couple pics! I was pretty happy with the way it turned out, what do y'all think?

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ol'blazer · 08-09-2013, 02:17 AM

I like the wood planks, this is giving me some pretty neat ideas haha
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67ChevyRedneck · 08-09-2013, 09:41 AM

At least one guy walked past all those 60-66 fleet tailgates thinking "Damn it, I really need that for my truck..."

TennesseeZ · 08-09-2013, 11:41 AM

That's the nicest one yet, well thought out, well executed. It's got all the best cues from all 3 styles, the truck, a metal bench, and a wooden piece of furniture.

What did the bumper come off of?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-10-2013, 10:51 AM

Dino has a few tailgate type seats from what I have seen posted? The bumper in the last pic looks to be 56 ford??

dalbers · 08-13-2013, 10:16 AM

Here's mine
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77ChevySharkBite · 08-13-2013, 10:18 AM

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Here's mine
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That's awesome man!!

dalbers · 08-13-2013, 10:27 AM

Thanks, my wife likes it more than me I think!
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77ChevySharkBite · 08-13-2013, 10:39 AM

Haha! Well I mean it's something unique and well quite frankly really cool!

I know what I might be doing with my tailgate now

rambler · 08-16-2013, 04:55 PM

subscribed.... those look great !

hd74 · 08-16-2013, 06:25 PM

cool

papaphil · 11-21-2013, 10:01 PM

Thanks for showing off my bench with all the cool Chevy trucks. That bench is one of two that is in the lobbys of Truck Masters in Phoenix,AZ If you want to see more go to www.originaltailgatebench.com or Facebook/old truck treasures.

Claytona08 · 11-21-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by papaphil

Thanks for showing off my bench with all the cool Chevy trucks. That bench is one of two that is in the lobbys of Truck Masters in Phoenix,AZ If you want to see more go to www.originaltailgatebench.com or Facebook/old truck treasures.

It's my pleasure! I love your bench and welcome to the forum.

jmcleek · 11-22-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Leinie

It needs something different like truck parts for armrests. Very cool though !

Hey, I'm jmcleek's daughter Becca. Currently I am building one of these benches at my school as a project. The tailgate is not actually attached to the bench, but it deffenetly isn't going anywhere. I have the bumper mounted to the bottom with traction bars. The frame is 1 1/2 inch exhaust pipe and it is bent to where the bench is tilted back some. There are trailer hitch balls at the top of the back frame to cover the holes in the pipe. And here's the kicker, the armrests are valve covers. I'm still working on it and will try to figure out how to get pics.

**LockDoc** · 11-22-2013, 12:06 PM

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Hey, I'm jmcleek's daughter Becca. Currently I am building one of these benches at my school as a project. The tailgate is not actually attached to the bench, but it deffenetly isn't going anywhere. I have the bumper mounted to the bottom with traction bars. The frame is 1 1/2 inch exhaust pipe and it is bent to where the bench is tilted back some. There are trailer hitch balls at the top of the back frame to cover the holes in the pipe. And here's the kicker, the armrests are valve covers. I'm still working on it and will try to figure out how to get pics.

Wow! Sounds neat. Now, where's the pics...

LockDoc

jmcleek · 11-28-2013, 12:51 PM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...size=960%2C720

That is just the frame and the next one is the most complete.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...size=960%2C720

Got some funny stories on the build, because I did it mostly in class and learned to weld on it.

08-08-2013, 08:59 AM	#1
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08-08-2013, 09:19 AM	#2
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: A Man's Bench Would love to have one in my garage. __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

08-08-2013, 10:37 AM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: A Man's Bench That.... is awesome!! K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

08-08-2013, 01:21 PM	#5
BigMike608 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 432	Re: A Man's Bench im currently in the hunt for a nice patina tailgate, one of my guys here at work that runs our wood/model shop is going to build one for me __________________ 1977 SWB C10 - "Woodson": 5.3 Vortec LS Swap, 4L60e Trans, 4.5/5 drop

08-08-2013, 07:27 PM	#6
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: A Man's Bench Ya know they are cool looking but MAN do they ever look uncomfortable! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Great minds think alike,So do ours

08-08-2013, 08:40 PM	#7
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	Re: A Man's Bench It needs something different like truck parts for armrests. Very cool though !

08-09-2013, 01:38 AM	#8
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: A Man's Bench There was a thread on these a while back. They're cool looking, probably really uncomfortable without plenty of padding. Never seen one that incorporated the wood like that. Here's the other thread.............. __________________ 93 Yukon 89 Silverado Z71 SWB Sport 91 K 2500 Silverado "Lobuk-Worktruk" A MAN OF HONOR DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO. Gettin' old ain't for sissies.

08-09-2013, 01:56 AM	#9
ymerej71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 144	Re: A Man's Bench I've seen a few of these benches and decided I had to build one of my own. I finished up my project bench a couple weeks ago... Here's a couple pics! I was pretty happy with the way it turned out, what do y'all think? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

08-09-2013, 02:17 AM	#10
ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Re: A Man's Bench I like the wood planks, this is giving me some pretty neat ideas haha Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784

08-09-2013, 09:41 AM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: A Man's Bench At least one guy walked past all those 60-66 fleet tailgates thinking "Damn it, I really need that for my truck..." __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-09-2013, 11:41 AM	#12
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: A Man's Bench That's the nicest one yet, well thought out, well executed. It's got all the best cues from all 3 styles, the truck, a metal bench, and a wooden piece of furniture. What did the bumper come off of? __________________ 93 Yukon 89 Silverado Z71 SWB Sport 91 K 2500 Silverado "Lobuk-Worktruk" A MAN OF HONOR DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO. Gettin' old ain't for sissies.

08-10-2013, 10:51 AM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: A Man's Bench Dino has a few tailgate type seats from what I have seen posted? The bumper in the last pic looks to be 56 ford?? Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-13-2013, 10:16 AM	#14
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	Re: A Man's Bench Here's mine Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Where to start?

08-13-2013, 10:27 AM	#16
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	Re: A Man's Bench Thanks, my wife likes it more than me I think! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Where to start?

08-13-2013, 10:39 AM	#17
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: A Man's Bench Haha! Well I mean it's something unique and well quite frankly really cool! I know what I might be doing with my tailgate now __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal



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08-16-2013, 04:55 PM	#18
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: A Man's Bench subscribed.... those look great ! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

08-16-2013, 06:25 PM	#19
hd74 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: shellman bluff,ga Posts: 250	Re: A Man's Bench cool

11-21-2013, 10:01 PM	#20
papaphil Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, az Posts: 2	Re: A Man's Bench Thanks for showing off my bench with all the cool Chevy trucks. That bench is one of two that is in the lobbys of Truck Masters in Phoenix,AZ If you want to see more go to www.originaltailgatebench.com or Facebook/old truck treasures.

11-28-2013, 12:51 PM	#24
jmcleek Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: poseyville indiana Posts: 129	Re: A Man's Bench https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...size=960%2C720 That is just the frame and the next one is the most complete. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...size=960%2C720 Got some funny stories on the build, because I did it mostly in class and learned to weld on it. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/jmcleek

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