How's this for a project idea? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slapthefunkyfour · 09-10-2009, 04:37 PM

I just got a replacement tailgate for my '66. I didn't know what to do with the old one. It's not good enough to sell to anyone, and I don't just want to toss it.

My idea is to hang it from the rear, so the logo faces down, and turn it into a flourescent shop light. Does that make any sense?

I'll post some pics if I get around to doing it this weekend.

**slepysal** · 09-10-2009, 04:39 PM

Do it !!!

Oklahoma · 09-10-2009, 05:17 PM

How bout a prep table next to your BBQ?

slapthefunkyfour · 09-10-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Oklahoma

How bout a prep table next to your BBQ?

I thought about that, but it is so dented up that not a beer can in the world could balance without tipping over (except maybe one of those Heineken mini kegs)

Besides, when I bbq, I would use the entire 8' bed of the truck for a prep table. I make quite a mess.

protrash64 · 09-10-2009, 06:54 PM

I saw one on C/L here that was turned into a back for a bench seat....like out in the yard type bench....

SixOneC10 · 09-11-2009, 06:04 AM

I like the light idea. Maybe cut into the top and bottom tO french in the lights

*CWT* · 09-11-2009, 01:07 PM

That would be cool. Or if your real good at cutting sheetmetal take and trim all the letter out and put a back light in it and hang on the wall. be a cool looking old sign like. Im going to take a old bed and cut it off behind the standard on the rear gate and all and mount on my wall and use as a bench and wire the lights up.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 09-11-2009, 02:58 PM

The CHEVROLET portion of the tailgate is inset, right? I'd bang out the worst parts, give it a coat of bondo and make it as nice as I could cosmetically with a rattle can of Duplicolor and clear coat, Polish it up and cut a thick piece of tempered glass to span over the inset part. Use it as a sort of coffee table (this is assuming you don't have a wife. They ruin all good man-ideas!)

But I gotta admit, I like the idea of cutting out the letters carefully and backlighting it as a garage sign. VERY cool idea too.

jason65 · 09-11-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CWT

That would be cool. Or if your real good at cutting sheetmetal take and trim all the letter out and put a back light in it and hang on the wall. be a cool looking old sign like. Im going to take a old bed and cut it off behind the standard on the rear gate and all and mount on my wall and use as a bench and wire the lights up.

Thats a good idea. I was giong to hang my old tailgate on the wall when my shop is done and use it as a work bench that swings up and chains to the wall when not in use. It would funtion just like it was on the truck.

*CWT* · 09-11-2009, 08:12 PM

I think it would be bad-a.

09-10-2009, 04:37 PM	#1
slapthefunkyfour Super Newb Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 142	How's this for a project idea? I just got a replacement tailgate for my '66. I didn't know what to do with the old one. It's not good enough to sell to anyone, and I don't just want to toss it. My idea is to hang it from the rear, so the logo faces down, and turn it into a flourescent shop light. Does that make any sense? I'll post some pics if I get around to doing it this weekend.

09-10-2009, 04:39 PM	#2
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: How's this for a project idea? Do it !!! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

09-10-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
Oklahoma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: broken arrow oklahoma Posts: 266	Re: How's this for a project idea? How bout a prep table next to your BBQ?

09-10-2009, 06:54 PM	#5
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09-11-2009, 06:04 AM	#6
SixOneC10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 28	Re: How's this for a project idea? I like the light idea. Maybe cut into the top and bottom tO french in the lights

09-11-2009, 01:07 PM	#7
CWT Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ARAB,ALABAMA Posts: 157	Re: How's this for a project idea? That would be cool. Or if your real good at cutting sheetmetal take and trim all the letter out and put a back light in it and hang on the wall. be a cool looking old sign like. Im going to take a old bed and cut it off behind the standard on the rear gate and all and mount on my wall and use as a bench and wire the lights up.

09-11-2009, 02:58 PM	#8
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,338	Re: How's this for a project idea? The CHEVROLET portion of the tailgate is inset, right? I'd bang out the worst parts, give it a coat of bondo and make it as nice as I could cosmetically with a rattle can of Duplicolor and clear coat, Polish it up and cut a thick piece of tempered glass to span over the inset part. Use it as a sort of coffee table (this is assuming you don't have a wife. They ruin all good man-ideas!) But I gotta admit, I like the idea of cutting out the letters carefully and backlighting it as a garage sign. VERY cool idea too.

09-11-2009, 08:12 PM	#10
CWT Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ARAB,ALABAMA Posts: 157	Re: How's this for a project idea? I think it would be bad-a.



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