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long66 07-28-2014 12:39 PM

Off the wall Bed Idea
 
Has anyone seen or have pictures of a bed made out of recycled gym floor wood? I aquired a good sized stack and was wondering if it has been done yet.

Vinnie78 07-28-2014 02:43 PM

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Could you post a pic? Would like to get a visual.

long66 07-28-2014 02:50 PM

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I dont have any pictures. It is the standard wood basketball court flooring tongue and groov about 3x1 various lengths. I am new to the Classic Truck world. This is my first 66 Long Fleet 292 inline 6 with 4 speed.

LostMy65 07-28-2014 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinnie78 (Post 6779464)
Could you post a pic? Would like to get a visual.

Here's what basketball floors look like;
http://qualityforinnovation.com/bask...d-floor-32028/

Vinnie78 07-28-2014 03:54 PM

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I meant more of what the cross section looked like. Didn't know if it was solid or some type of pressed board or laminate. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if it's solid, as long as it's finished properly (i.e. Marine laquer) it should be okay. Would probably look real nice too.

wayno 07-28-2014 04:26 PM

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I seem to remembers someone's build on here with the wood out of a bowling alley - looked real sharp but again I don't know about how practical it would be - his was obviously a show truck.

long66 07-28-2014 04:40 PM

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It is solid wood (I think Maple) I want to mount it to a piece of plywood so it will have a solid backing to mount to the frame. I plan on sealing the heck out of it. It is going to be my future winter daily driver.

LVPhotos 07-28-2014 06:57 PM

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Off the wall and a bed Idea!
https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...36433903_n.jpg

Monte's62 07-28-2014 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos (Post 6779750)

LV nice play on words and really cool...for a single man. I don't think my wife would go for it. I have pics of a bed and tailgate made into a park bench somewhere. I'll try to find and post.

Monte's62 07-28-2014 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by long66 (Post 6779313)
Has anyone seen or have pictures of a bed made out of recycled gym floor wood? I aquired a good sized stack and was wondering if it has been done yet.

I think it would look really good. Just like you said, seal it off really good top and bottom. The maple or oak boards look good , but I like the old parquet floors too. Wouldn't it be cool to have a piece of the Boston Garden in the back of your truck.

long66 07-28-2014 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos (Post 6779750)

I love it. But my wife would not go for it.

jtrichard 07-28-2014 09:17 PM

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maybe your title should been.... off the FLOOR bed idea? LOL ..... I think the Maple would look GREAT


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