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gold finger · 12-01-2005, 04:12 AM

some pics of your wood beds

roj2323 · 12-01-2005, 02:58 PM

welcome to the board gold finger.

here's some advice since your new to the board.
a reason why you would want to see pictures of a wood bed would probably give some incentive for others to post.

here's a link with tons of info on making a wood bed. it's a very usefull link.
http://gmcpauls.com/47-72%20BedWood%20Info.htm

67ChevyRedneck · 12-01-2005, 03:21 PM

Are you going for cheap or show quality? Stepside of fleetside? Welcome to the board from the Upstate sc. My truck has 8 year old deck boards, it will never be a show truck, they serve their purpose.

Mudder · 12-01-2005, 04:05 PM

Mine are a ways from being perfect but they look alright most of the time. Welcome to the site.

subtle71 · 12-01-2005, 04:42 PM

Okay, my turn. I have three for you guys. The first is of the sheet of plywood laying in the bed when I purchased the truck. The second is the mahogany stained oak kit with white strips that I had up until Spring. The third is of the new bed wood kit and strips that I installed last week when the truck came out of the bodyshop. I went a little lighter this time around.

Longhorn Man · 12-01-2005, 05:13 PM

Can I play?
First representation of the Longhorns....
And i am setting a bad example too.

For the record, the exit sign was there when i got the truck.

72MARIO · 12-01-2005, 07:11 PM

Here is mine. White Maple 6 coats of marine varnish.

chuck1960 · 12-01-2005, 07:29 PM

Here's mine, one coat of stain, six coats of marine polyurethane and two days of sanding and polishing. I hope it lasts a good long time.

72MARIO · 12-01-2005, 07:35 PM

I was wondering if I could wet sand and polish the Varnish. So it is possible ?What did you use ?

chuck1960 · 12-01-2005, 08:06 PM

I used 3m polishing compound & set my polisher speed to 1400. Just took my time, the boards that still had trash I resanded & polished again.

chuck1960 · 12-01-2005, 08:11 PM

I went down to the shop & checked the 3m was rubbing compound #05973

cell · 12-01-2005, 08:18 PM

mine needs a little work

**N2TRUX** · 12-01-2005, 08:24 PM

Not mine but still nice....

subtle71 · 12-02-2005, 12:32 AM

N2TRUX,
That is one fine looking bed. The craftsmanship of that in-lay is incredible. I can appreciate the attention to detail. Outstanding. Anybody got other pics like that?

72MARIO · 12-02-2005, 01:03 AM

Chuck,

Thanks, I am going to try it on one spot firsts there is a brush mark that I notice every time I fill up if bugs the heck out of me. It cant get any worst.

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 12-02-2005, 12:54 PM

mine

shifty · 12-02-2005, 02:04 PM

mine.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-02-2005, 09:14 PM

Those flame inlays are sweet azz hell that is alot of man hours in that bedwood..

chuck1960 · 12-02-2005, 09:59 PM

Hey rock&roller, is that a piece of wood trim at the edge of your bed by the tailgate or am I imagining things. If it is how is it attached.

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 12-03-2005, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck1960

Hey rock&roller, is that a piece of wood trim at the edge of your bed by the tailgate or am I imagining things. If it is how is it attached.

YEP That's a piece of quarter round glued and tacked. I have a wood over steel bed.

**Tim Christian** · 12-03-2005, 09:49 PM

Here is mine!

re1 · 12-04-2005, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

Here is mine!

Tim, what kind of wood is that?

jim walker · 12-04-2005, 11:40 AM

Stock Rocks................

**RPOZ11** · 12-04-2005, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

Here is mine!

Daaasssss Nice!

**FleetsidePaul** · 12-04-2005, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLDROCK&ROLLER

YEP That's a piece of quarter round glued and tacked. I have a wood over steel bed.

You mean to say that you have a full on wood bed over a steel bed???

12-01-2005, 04:12 AM	#1
gold finger Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KY Posts: 1	wood bed some pics of your wood beds

12-01-2005, 02:58 PM	#2
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: wood bed welcome to the board gold finger. here's some advice since your new to the board. a reason why you would want to see pictures of a wood bed would probably give some incentive for others to post. here's a link with tons of info on making a wood bed. it's a very usefull link. http://gmcpauls.com/47-72%20BedWood%20Info.htm

12-01-2005, 03:21 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: wood bed Are you going for cheap or show quality? Stepside of fleetside? Welcome to the board from the Upstate sc. My truck has 8 year old deck boards, it will never be a show truck, they serve their purpose. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-01-2005, 04:05 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: wood bed Mine are a ways from being perfect but they look alright most of the time. Welcome to the site. Attached Images

12-01-2005, 04:42 PM	#5
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: wood bed Okay, my turn. I have three for you guys. The first is of the sheet of plywood laying in the bed when I purchased the truck. The second is the mahogany stained oak kit with white strips that I had up until Spring. The third is of the new bed wood kit and strips that I installed last week when the truck came out of the bodyshop. I went a little lighter this time around. Attached Images __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side Last edited by subtle71; 12-01-2005 at 04:46 PM.

12-01-2005, 05:13 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: wood bed Can I play? First representation of the Longhorns.... And i am setting a bad example too. For the record, the exit sign was there when i got the truck. Attached Images

12-01-2005, 07:11 PM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: wood bed Here is mine. White Maple 6 coats of marine varnish. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-01-2005, 07:29 PM	#8
chuck1960 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cleveland, tn. Posts: 71	Re: wood bed Here's mine, one coat of stain, six coats of marine polyurethane and two days of sanding and polishing. I hope it lasts a good long time.

12-01-2005, 07:35 PM	#9
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: wood bed I was wondering if I could wet sand and polish the Varnish. So it is possible ?What did you use ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-01-2005, 08:06 PM	#10
chuck1960 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cleveland, tn. Posts: 71	Re: wood bed I used 3m polishing compound & set my polisher speed to 1400. Just took my time, the boards that still had trash I resanded & polished again.

12-01-2005, 08:11 PM	#11
chuck1960 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cleveland, tn. Posts: 71	Re: wood bed I went down to the shop & checked the 3m was rubbing compound #05973

12-01-2005, 08:18 PM	#12
cell Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 217	Re: wood bed mine needs a little work

12-01-2005, 08:24 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: wood bed Not mine but still nice.... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 12-01-2005 at 08:26 PM.

12-02-2005, 12:32 AM	#14
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: wood bed N2TRUX, That is one fine looking bed. The craftsmanship of that in-lay is incredible. I can appreciate the attention to detail. Outstanding. Anybody got other pics like that? __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

12-02-2005, 01:03 AM	#15
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: wood bed Chuck, Thanks, I am going to try it on one spot firsts there is a brush mark that I notice every time I fill up if bugs the heck out of me. It cant get any worst. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD



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12-02-2005, 12:54 PM	#16
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	Re: wood bed mine Attached Images __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

12-02-2005, 02:04 PM	#17
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12-02-2005, 09:14 PM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: wood bed Those flame inlays are sweet azz hell that is alot of man hours in that bedwood.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-02-2005, 09:59 PM	#19
chuck1960 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cleveland, tn. Posts: 71	Re: wood bed Hey rock&roller, is that a piece of wood trim at the edge of your bed by the tailgate or am I imagining things. If it is how is it attached.

12-03-2005, 09:49 PM	#21
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: wood bed Here is mine!

12-04-2005, 11:40 AM	#23
jim walker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 156	Re: wood bed Stock Rocks................ Attached Images

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