Wood Bed Restoration - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**68Custom** · 02-25-2004, 02:18 AM

Hey all, i just thought i'd post some pics of my "current" restoration. The factory wood bed is getting its long overdue turn. I haven't said anything about this, so heres the story. For my selection of wood i chose white oak. I bought i think it was 8 boards and with a little help from my uncle, got the wood planed, grooves cut and sanded down to a smooth finish. I also decided not to stain the wood. I like the natural look of it. However, the urethane im using did tint it a little bit. I am using System Three's Marine Grade Urethane. I put on 1 coat on the underside and 3 for the topside. For the rest of the underside and inner walls and wheel wells im using Herculiner (great stuff but tricky to work with). My project has come to a hault till next week since my uncle has left for skiing so im getting anxious to finish it up. Anyway here are a few pics of the wood. Im sure there will be plenty more to follow!

Aaron

Here is a board just to show the beauty:

**68Custom** · 02-25-2004, 02:19 AM

flipside with herculiner added on:

**68Custom** · 02-25-2004, 02:20 AM

the entire stack ready for assembly

**68Custom** · 02-25-2004, 02:20 AM

just a close up:

**68Custom** · 02-25-2004, 02:22 AM

and the front piece: Id like to thank GMCPaul's for the help with the wood dimensions on his website and for selling me this piece which arrived in perfect condition, its going to get herculiner on both sides since the one side will always face the cab anyway:

whitesswj · 02-25-2004, 02:57 AM

how much was that front piece? got a link?

**GMCPaul** · 02-25-2004, 04:01 AM

Looks as though all that bubble wrap & cardboard I used in packaging it worked well protecting it, always happy to see our sheetmetal arrive undamaged glad we could help.
Woods looking good!!!! You can always expect the polyurethanes and varnish to deepen the tint of the wood when you apply it, does wonders for making the grain in wood show. Be sure to send finished photos so we can add you to the web site " Truck Photos Page"
http://www.gmcpauls.com/photos.htm
GMCPaul

HuggerCST · 02-25-2004, 12:39 PM

Sorry to but in on your post, but has anyone ever seen a bed with the wood stained a dark color? Like maybe the color of the stickers on the lower molding, or the door panel inserts on a '70? I've never seen it done, but was thinking of doing mine this color. Post some pics if you have them.
Your wood looks great, btw. Should last forever, too!

jorgensensc · 02-25-2004, 03:42 PM

HuggerCST,
I actually have the stain that matches the woodgrain and will be doing my bed soon. I will take pics and let you know how it turns out.
Shawn

*67Fleetsidedream* · 02-25-2004, 03:52 PM

Better hope you never need to carry anything in the bed. Good Bye finish.

HuggerCST · 02-25-2004, 04:24 PM

jorgensensc- Yea, that would be great if you could send me some pics. What color is the stain?
67fleetsidedream- This will be more of a show truck, so I don't plan to haul anything in the bed.

jorgensensc · 02-25-2004, 04:32 PM

HuggerCST,
I think it was walnut, but I'll have to check and let you know.

67fleetsidedream,
I use my truck alot, that is why I haven't done the bed yet, but I think if I use a bed mat when I haul things it will be O.K.

67chevemall · 02-25-2004, 04:34 PM

Can't wait to see it done!

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-26-2004, 07:45 AM

Take more pics and post as you assemble the bed. Looks good.

02-25-2004, 02:18 AM	#1
68Custom Hammer On! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 473	Wood Bed Restoration Hey all, i just thought i'd post some pics of my "current" restoration. The factory wood bed is getting its long overdue turn. I haven't said anything about this, so heres the story. For my selection of wood i chose white oak. I bought i think it was 8 boards and with a little help from my uncle, got the wood planed, grooves cut and sanded down to a smooth finish. I also decided not to stain the wood. I like the natural look of it. However, the urethane im using did tint it a little bit. I am using System Three's Marine Grade Urethane. I put on 1 coat on the underside and 3 for the topside. For the rest of the underside and inner walls and wheel wells im using Herculiner (great stuff but tricky to work with). My project has come to a hault till next week since my uncle has left for skiing so im getting anxious to finish it up. Anyway here are a few pics of the wood. Im sure there will be plenty more to follow! Aaron Here is a board just to show the beauty: Attached Images __________________ 1968 C20 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed 1968 K10 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed

02-25-2004, 02:19 AM	#2
68Custom Hammer On! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 473	flipside with herculiner added on: Attached Images __________________ 1968 C20 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed 1968 K10 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed

02-25-2004, 02:20 AM	#3
68Custom Hammer On! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 473	the entire stack ready for assembly Attached Images __________________ 1968 C20 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed 1968 K10 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed

02-25-2004, 02:20 AM	#4
68Custom Hammer On! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 473	just a close up: Attached Images __________________ 1968 C20 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed 1968 K10 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed

02-25-2004, 02:22 AM	#5
68Custom Hammer On! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 473	and the front piece: Id like to thank GMCPaul's for the help with the wood dimensions on his website and for selling me this piece which arrived in perfect condition, its going to get herculiner on both sides since the one side will always face the cab anyway: Attached Images __________________ 1968 C20 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed 1968 K10 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed

02-25-2004, 02:57 AM	#6
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	how much was that front piece? got a link? __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

02-25-2004, 04:01 AM	#7
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Looks as though all that bubble wrap & cardboard I used in packaging it worked well protecting it, always happy to see our sheetmetal arrive undamaged glad we could help. Woods looking good!!!! You can always expect the polyurethanes and varnish to deepen the tint of the wood when you apply it, does wonders for making the grain in wood show. Be sure to send finished photos so we can add you to the web site " Truck Photos Page" http://www.gmcpauls.com/photos.htm GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

02-25-2004, 12:39 PM	#8
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Sorry to but in on your post, but has anyone ever seen a bed with the wood stained a dark color? Like maybe the color of the stickers on the lower molding, or the door panel inserts on a '70? I've never seen it done, but was thinking of doing mine this color. Post some pics if you have them. Your wood looks great, btw. Should last forever, too! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-25-2004, 03:42 PM	#9
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	HuggerCST, I actually have the stain that matches the woodgrain and will be doing my bed soon. I will take pics and let you know how it turns out. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-25-2004, 03:52 PM	#10
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Better hope you never need to carry anything in the bed. Good Bye finish.

02-25-2004, 04:24 PM	#11
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	jorgensensc- Yea, that would be great if you could send me some pics. What color is the stain? 67fleetsidedream- This will be more of a show truck, so I don't plan to haul anything in the bed. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-25-2004, 04:32 PM	#12
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	HuggerCST, I think it was walnut, but I'll have to check and let you know. 67fleetsidedream, I use my truck alot, that is why I haven't done the bed yet, but I think if I use a bed mat when I haul things it will be O.K. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-25-2004, 04:34 PM	#13
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Can't wait to see it done! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-26-2004, 07:45 AM	#14
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Take more pics and post as you assemble the bed. Looks good. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

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