Scored my next project

While out on my weekly junk yard trip i found an early 60s dodge pick up. the truck was pretty beat up but when i saw the tailgate i had to have it. paid $40 for it and it will soon be my new porch bench. gonna scuff it and clear it. I will weld up a nice metal frame for it. the seat portion of the bench will be built to look like a wood truck bed with the steel hold down slats. what you guys think?