srsublime 0 #1 May 23, 2005 Why are they called that? The back of the truck is called a bed, so why is it not called a bedgait? Was wondering about this in my history class this morn for no apparent reason... Orfun #21... thanks PsychoBob! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #2 May 23, 2005 because it's a gate on the tail of the vehicle? This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #3 May 23, 2005 .............are used to help 'control' the control lines in a slider down/off deployment...... Where the F!*k does a truck come into that.....?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #4 May 23, 2005 QuoteWhy are they called that? The back of the truck is called a bed, so why is it not called a bedgait? Was wondering about this in my history class this morn for no apparent reason... park on a driveway, or drive on a parkway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #5 May 23, 2005 a better question is: Why are you thinking about this in history class? j/m.... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #6 May 23, 2005 Quotepark on a driveway, or drive on a parkway. shipment goes by car and cargo goes by ship? "Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #7 May 23, 2005 QuoteQuotepark on a driveway, or drive on a parkway. shipment goes by car and cargo goes by ship? Your nose runs and your feet smell. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #8 May 23, 2005 It might have something to do with tailgate airplanes. The term is much more appropriate on a Casa, Skyvan or C-130 - just to name a few. I would guess the name was borrowed from aviation. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #9 May 23, 2005 ***Was wondering about this in my history class this morn for no apparent reason... Quote I did that a lot when I was eating acid. Since I switched to smokin crack I don't have time to think. May wanta give it a try."I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #10 May 23, 2005 Quote I would guess the name was borrowed from aviation. Then aviation is older then we thought, since wagons had "tailgates" as well, the back door that flipped down was called a tailgate on wagons LONG before an airplane was invented.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tailgate 0 #11 May 23, 2005 You Rang? _________________________________________________ Let me live in my house by the side of the road and be a friend to man- Sam Walter Foss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
AggieDave 6 #10 May 23, 2005 Quote I would guess the name was borrowed from aviation. Then aviation is older then we thought, since wagons had "tailgates" as well, the back door that flipped down was called a tailgate on wagons LONG before an airplane was invented.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tailgate 0 #11 May 23, 2005 You Rang? _________________________________________________ Let me live in my house by the side of the road and be a friend to man- Sam Walter Foss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
