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Hello Guys!!
Things are starting to move forward again on my build! After a long, cold, Michigan winter, the weather is finally starting to get nicer! I had an opportunity yesterday to apply clear to the backside & edges of my bed-wood to seal it off, so I took advantage of it! Then as luck would have it, I had some spare time today, so I flipped them over and cleared the front of the boards! I had planned on wet-sanding & rubbing the finish anyways, so I thought that I would clear it and let it sit a week, then sand it & spray an additional coat or two, then scuff, & buff it. I ended up spraying 4 coats of clear, letting the first two tack-up well between coats, then sprayed the third & fourth pretty wet, as I wasn't very worried if it happened to run... The pictures do not do the wood justice, but it turned out better than I thought it would. Here are some pics!!! http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...908/bhZ0Ei.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...540/opajH9.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...673/xrlUVZ.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...909/xeUrUY.jpg I also ordered an Accuair e-level air management system this week from Travis @ ProPerformance, so hopefully I can get that installed before buttoning-up the bed-wood....Getting closer to the finish line!!!!! |
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WOW!! I was wanting to do a wood floor the same color you got on that last pic or with a grey tint, before I got ahold of the steel floor! but now you are making me want to go back to a wood floor! look's really good, I'm really jealous now, lol!!
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i agree with chad...dude that looks rich. seeing the grain with that deep piled on clear, awesome. was that a black wash stain underneath? details please...
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The dark looks good.
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Absolutely beautiful :metal:
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Slick absolutely Slick
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Super nice man!
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I really appreciate that, buddy! It was really great chatting with you the other night! Quote:
I am not finished yet! Ian going to let it set a few days (or more) then D-A it with #1000 grit, and clear it again! It was a simple wipe-on black stain that I applied twice....the can is at the shop, so I can't give details right now. I will get the info & fill you in when we talk next. Quote:
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Here are a few more pics in better lighting, but with my crappy phone! LOL! http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...661/YiIHHv.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...673/sxqMVq.jpg Most people would be happy with the way that it looks right now...and I should probably leave it alone. But, I want to try to make it look like it is too shiny & flat to be real!....I can't help myself!..I think I am insane. |
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It's Already Fantastic..Your going for the better reflection of your bike, let see if we can read what spark plugs your using.
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That is some nice wood!
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i have been checking in from time to time just not posting a lot, I been trying to help two of my buddys build their trucks, and trying to build a bigger shop, plus keep ole red road worthy which is a feat in itself, and trying to work a full time job...... I better shut up I`m stressing myself out :lol: IN OTHER WORDS LIFE IS GREAT! cant wait to see the wood in the bed its going to look awesome.
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That wood is just WOW !!
I need to stick my bits together some time and get them prepped for fitting later. Love the colour you have made them. |
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What are the details on the stain used?
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Wood came out really nice!!
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yes it was really good talking with you on the phone the other night!! got these mounted today, thank you once again!
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I can't wait to see it all together either! Not rushing though, as I am also working on getting the air management in before putting down the wood...ride-height sensors, air compressors, air tanks, valves, ECU, and a mass of wiring...Now I am stressing MYSELF out!!! LOL! Quote:
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Looking really hot Chad!!! I hope that the pieces met your expectations! I like, A LOT!!! |
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What color stain did you use....and oak or pine? Looks great!!!
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Here is a pic of the stain tat I used for my bedwood! The wood is Oak, and if you look back on my thread, you will see that I worked the wood from the rough-sawn state to this!!! I put two coats on the exposed side, and let dry in between, and brushed the backside... http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...540/J46QkR.jpg |
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Been workin a bunch on my air management system lately.
Also I wanted to build some "bump-stops" for the front to keep my tires from contacting the inner fenders when, and if the system went down, or at an aired-out status... These photos show my answer to a bump-stop for Portrerbuilt arms... I ordered a set of Energy Suspension 9.9103G bump-stops and devised the shown mount to hold them in place. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...661/l9koMH.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...912/q3kuZ2.jpg They are bolted through the bag-plate and sit on top of the crossmember. Also I mounted my front & rear ride-height sensors for my Accuair E-Level system. A few pics of what I came up with for the front... http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...909/h0Pagq.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...538/hk31F7.jpg And for the rear, this is what I did... http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...908/JcLCwL.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...540/ltlZZf.jpg Don't mind the rolled up cable...I want to make certain that everything works properly before customizing the harness. And a few pics of her sitting on the new Bump-stops... I will probably take another 3/4" out of the front...Just sayin! http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...540/kITXPk.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...661/LvpfGx.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...911/jhjOPd.jpg |
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Looking at this whole series of pics you posted, I just shake my head, you guys really do go all the way.
Like the last pic above. Looks like a prizefighter, but before the fight. |
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Many thanks for your comments! I really enjoy showcasing some of my skills through this build! It is like therapy for me to concentrate and focus on a vision of what I want something to look like, and not divert. Outside of the colors that I originally had in my mind, the rest of the build has been on par with what I had envisioned, but my quality level has surpassed what I had originally intended, (if that makes any sense) I originally wanted something really nice, that I could drive daily. But what I have ended up with is something that I feel will be too nice...not complaining, but just wondering how I will keep it up??? My goals were to show-up my dad & his buddies efforts, which I am pretty sure has been executed, but now I am unsure about maintaining my truck's newness once finished. I envy the ability for everyone to STOP at a moderate build level, and just drive their vehicle, but I feel that I am too anal in that dept. for that. I don't think that I could ever execute a patina build...I wouldn't know where to stop. I am sure that after the first few stone-chips happen, that I will come to some sort of reality! For me right now, it is all or nothing, which is how I ended-up here! Thanks again Rian! |
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Mike, buddy, just reading your comments to rian makes me think of a philosophy that i have about every car and truck I've ever built...
build it the best you can, to the extreme. and then when you're finished, drive and enjoy but don't worry about it any more. it had its moment of being perfect. now, every chip, scratch and oh-no is part of the life and enjoyment of that ride. like buying a new car from the dealership... its only new once. you are building a beautiful truck, better than most i've seen. please don't worry about it. DRIVE IT, enjoy it, be proud of what you've done and thrash it just for the fun of it... 2˘ |
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Awesome results thus far… Better than New!!!:uhmk:
IMO Better than today's New!!! :metal: |
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