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Old 03-02-2013, 09:02 AM   #29
RANDY COX
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Re: Need Opinions on Bed Ideas Before Sale

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Originally Posted by luvbowties View Post
This wide bed took 2 pieces of siding from Lowe's--approx. $50. Step beds may do w/one sheet. Coat with kerosene/diesel oil (with a bit of black crankcase oil for darker color if desired), spray or roll on, bolt with carriage bolts in orig. holes. This siding makes one heckuva trailer bed and much more durable than one would think just looking. Lady friend built a garage w/it , did NOT paint, and 9 years later looked as good as when 1st built. It's about like tongue-and-grooved--the pic of the red truck is joined, unseen, in center of bed!.....then rhino the sides.....or rhino sides AND siding w/out the oil finish!
HTH,
sam
That looks purdy dang good,Looks like it belong's in there and prolly stronger as it's all made together,Looks to be less than a headache with original but maybe not.I want a funtional bed not for show just something that looks nice stil going to be USED as needed...thanks for sharing pics...
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