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Dodge68charger · 12-27-2018, 08:15 PM

Where Did Everyone Get Their Wood Floors From? . Looking To Go With Pine. Seems The Cheapest Option and what Did You Use To Finish It..
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**Grumpy old man** · 12-27-2018, 08:33 PM

Member GR8-68 , He made me 2 sets 1 Ash and 1 Black Walnut . Very nice job . The Ash is going in a lt green 67 short bed , I plan to thin the paint enough to use it as stain and then clear coat it to a mirror finish . I just wiped it with a damp rag to show the grain .

Dodge68charger · 12-27-2018, 08:55 PM

Looks Good!!

I Have The Capabilities To Make Them. Just No Measurements For a
69 Swb Fleetside. Im Sure Home Depot Should Have Some pine.. i Hope lol
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**jeffahart** · 12-27-2018, 08:56 PM

I used the southern yellow pine from classic parts(not classic industries) it was B better. Cheap and already dadoed. It has tight grain and is cheap. I used tung oil on mine. I do use my bed hard at times, and the truck is an outside dog.

Here's a post I did when I replaced my wood.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7657989

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Dodge68charger · 12-27-2018, 08:58 PM

Thank You

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'69C-10 · 12-27-2018, 09:06 PM

I used old barn board. Ran it through a planer, table saw then 3 coats of clear.

C-cab23 · 12-27-2018, 09:54 PM

I have these measurements that saved for when I do my floor...I hope this helps

C-cab23 · 12-27-2018, 09:56 PM

More specs

C-cab23 · 12-27-2018, 09:59 PM

One more

flashed · 12-27-2018, 10:05 PM

Does anyone of these places predrill the holes for bolts and washers .

panhead59 · 12-27-2018, 10:13 PM

Mar-k out of ok city

**AussieinNC** · 12-27-2018, 10:45 PM

PM GR8-68 ...he might be able to help you with the 4 bolt hole positions that need to be drilled.

The wear strips do not need bolt holes thru the timber boards.

BTW...be wary of big box store pine....being in Washington you should have ready access to decent milled pine....

Remember the wear strips need rebated grooves cut in them for the wear strips to locate into.

**Steeveedee** · 12-27-2018, 10:51 PM

Southern yellow pine is a ton better than the pine you will find in a BORG store. It'll rot in a sickening hurry, unless you are protecting it from the weather.

panhead59 · 12-28-2018, 09:07 AM

The clear needs to be a true spar varnish for max durabilty/longevity. Spar varnish is marine grade with extra uv filters. Its not that easy of a job to reclear so use the good stuff and it'll last longer. Polyurathane clear from lowes won't last. I use Epifanes high gloss. Find it on web. Not cheap at about $30 a quart. Takes about 2 qts. To do it right.

davepl · 12-28-2018, 10:59 AM

I spent weeks on my bed! I'm not a carpenter. I used Marine Spar varnish as panhead says. I believe got my wood from Mar-K? Wasn't cheap, but was good wood.

**biketopia** · 12-28-2018, 03:46 PM

Don't forget to seal the underside of the wood!!

72longstepper · 12-28-2018, 08:12 PM

Where in WA. are you I am in Carnation and just started on my "72 GMC.

darrellyates · 12-29-2018, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dodge68charger

Where Did Everyone Get Their Wood Floors From? . Looking To Go With Pine. Seems The Cheapest Option and what Did You Use To Finish It..
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On Mar-K's website, they have a pretty detailed test of various finishes used on wood bed floors. They tested everything including automotive clear paint, urethane for wood (Spar type), up to and including POR 15.

I used a product I found recommended on this site from KBS Coatings. It's called Diamond Coat clear coat. It's a epoxy, like POR 15 (which tested great on Mar-K's test) but is clear, UV stable, and developed for outdoor use.

Like others have said, I coated both sides, in the grooves, and the ends. You want a complete seal of the board.

I think it looks pretty good....

Best of Luck!

12-27-2018, 08:15 PM	#1
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 547	Wood Bed Floor Questions? Where Did Everyone Get Their Wood Floors From? . Looking To Go With Pine. Seems The Cheapest Option and what Did You Use To Finish It.. Posted via Mobile Device

12-27-2018, 08:33 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? Member GR8-68 , He made me 2 sets 1 Ash and 1 Black Walnut . Very nice job . The Ash is going in a lt green 67 short bed , I plan to thin the paint enough to use it as stain and then clear coat it to a mirror finish . I just wiped it with a damp rag to show the grain . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

12-27-2018, 08:56 PM	#4
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,910	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? I used the southern yellow pine from classic parts(not classic industries) it was B better. Cheap and already dadoed. It has tight grain and is cheap. I used tung oil on mine. I do use my bed hard at times, and the truck is an outside dog. Here's a post I did when I replaced my wood. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7657989 j __________________ White K20

12-27-2018, 08:58 PM	#5
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 547	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? Thank You Posted via Mobile Device

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'69C-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 73	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? I used old barn board. Ran it through a planer, table saw then 3 coats of clear. __________________ '67 C-10 SWB '18 Sierra Denali '18 Volvo XC90

12-27-2018, 08:55 PM	#3
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 547	Looks Good!! I Have The Capabilities To Make Them. Just No Measurements For a 69 Swb Fleetside. Im Sure Home Depot Should Have Some pine.. i Hope lol Posted via Mobile Device

12-27-2018, 09:54 PM	#7
C-cab23 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Peabody Ma Posts: 30	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? I have these measurements that saved for when I do my floor...I hope this helps Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC stepside long bed 2004 GMC Yukon 2004 Chevy SSR 1969 Chevelle SS 1946 Chevy 4 door sedan 1923 C-Cab

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C-cab23 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Peabody Ma Posts: 30	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? More specs Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC stepside long bed 2004 GMC Yukon 2004 Chevy SSR 1969 Chevelle SS 1946 Chevy 4 door sedan 1923 C-Cab

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C-cab23 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Peabody Ma Posts: 30	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? One more Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC stepside long bed 2004 GMC Yukon 2004 Chevy SSR 1969 Chevelle SS 1946 Chevy 4 door sedan 1923 C-Cab

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flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? Does anyone of these places predrill the holes for bolts and washers .

12-27-2018, 10:13 PM	#11
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 493	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? Mar-k out of ok city __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

12-27-2018, 10:45 PM	#12
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,210	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? PM GR8-68 ...he might be able to help you with the 4 bolt hole positions that need to be drilled. The wear strips do not need bolt holes thru the timber boards. BTW...be wary of big box store pine....being in Washington you should have ready access to decent milled pine.... Remember the wear strips need rebated grooves cut in them for the wear strips to locate into. __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox

12-27-2018, 10:51 PM	#13
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,937	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? Southern yellow pine is a ton better than the pine you will find in a BORG store. It'll rot in a sickening hurry, unless you are protecting it from the weather. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

12-28-2018, 09:07 AM	#14
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 493	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? The clear needs to be a true spar varnish for max durabilty/longevity. Spar varnish is marine grade with extra uv filters. Its not that easy of a job to reclear so use the good stuff and it'll last longer. Polyurathane clear from lowes won't last. I use Epifanes high gloss. Find it on web. Not cheap at about $30 a quart. Takes about 2 qts. To do it right. __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

12-28-2018, 10:59 AM	#15
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? I spent weeks on my bed! I'm not a carpenter. I used Marine Spar varnish as panhead says. I believe got my wood from Mar-K? Wasn't cheap, but was good wood. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible Last edited by davepl; 12-28-2018 at 11:08 AM.



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biketopia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 1,117	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? Don't forget to seal the underside of the wood!! __________________ 71 c-10 Long Bed, under the knife for a No Limit Engineering Wide Ride Chassis Pack and coil over static drop. 07 Silverado Classic 2wd 95 Camaro 427SBC/TH350

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72longstepper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Carnation, WA. Posts: 258	Re: Wood Bed Floor Questions? Where in WA. are you I am in Carnation and just started on my "72 GMC.

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