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**seacrow** · 08-10-2003, 08:18 AM

Here are some pics of my bedsides and wood bed kit as redone by Ed at Mothertruckers. Also a few more interior pics.

**seacrow** · 08-10-2003, 08:19 AM

wood prepped, sanded on edges and cross splined across the back to prevent splitting.

**seacrow** · 08-10-2003, 08:20 AM

more

**seacrow** · 08-10-2003, 08:22 AM

first three coats of PPG DCU2021 clear coat.

**seacrow** · 08-10-2003, 08:23 AM

another clear coat

**seacrow** · 08-10-2003, 08:24 AM

latest progress on cab

**seacrow** · 08-10-2003, 08:25 AM

there is a lot more done now. This was a few days ago.

**seacrow** · 08-10-2003, 08:30 AM

sorry to post so many pics guys, but I am very excited about this. I also think that the wood bed is gonna look great with the Dark Olive green.

I also want to plug Mothertruckers, Ed is a great resource, a very nice guy and I consider him a friend. He knows his stuff with these wood bed kits too.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-10-2003, 09:55 AM

bein ya like to post pics..... how about a shot of the full cab where we could see it in that color green ( it is a nice color)

bowtie · 08-10-2003, 11:01 AM

"cross splined across the back to prevent splitting"

Can you maybe explain why you would do this, this is the first time I've heard about this technique, it sounds like a good idea. Does it show is the finished stage? thanks

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-10-2003, 11:37 AM

How about some shot's outside where we can really see that green paint in the sun???

**seacrow** · 08-10-2003, 02:42 PM

Bowtie,
Ed can explain better but basically he routed out the backsides of the bed boards with a 3/8inch router bit then cut matching pieces of oak and glued it in so that the grain is perpendicular to the board grain. There is one about 1/2 inch from each end of each board and more scattered through the length of the board. The idea is to keep the wood from splitting on the ends. That is a real problem here in Fl. and some recent bed jobs have only lasted a couple of years because of it. This is absolutely invisible from the top of the boards.

As for the pictures, it has been raining here most of the year and especially this week. It has been hard for me to be with the truck when the sun is out. I will get better pics next week.

08-10-2003, 08:18 AM	#1
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	more progress, wood bed and interior Here are some pics of my bedsides and wood bed kit as redone by Ed at Mothertruckers. Also a few more interior pics. __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

08-10-2003, 08:19 AM	#2
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	wood prepped, sanded on edges and cross splined across the back to prevent splitting. __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

08-10-2003, 08:20 AM	#3
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	more __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

08-10-2003, 08:22 AM	#4
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	first three coats of PPG DCU2021 clear coat. __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

08-10-2003, 08:23 AM	#5
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	another clear coat __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

08-10-2003, 08:24 AM	#6
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	latest progress on cab __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

08-10-2003, 08:25 AM	#7
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	there is a lot more done now. This was a few days ago. __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

08-10-2003, 08:30 AM	#8
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	sorry to post so many pics guys, but I am very excited about this. I also think that the wood bed is gonna look great with the Dark Olive green. I also want to plug Mothertruckers, Ed is a great resource, a very nice guy and I consider him a friend. He knows his stuff with these wood bed kits too. __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

08-10-2003, 09:55 AM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	bein ya like to post pics..... how about a shot of the full cab where we could see it in that color green ( it is a nice color) __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-10-2003, 11:01 AM	#10
bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,050	wood strips "cross splined across the back to prevent splitting" Can you maybe explain why you would do this, this is the first time I've heard about this technique, it sounds like a good idea. Does it show is the finished stage? thanks __________________ ~70 GMCprostreet swb 396/700r NOS 575 hp "the Brick" ~72 chev swb w/68 front clip "GM Millenium corvette yellow" I use and accept Paypal

08-10-2003, 11:37 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	How about some shot's outside where we can really see that green paint in the sun??? __________________ 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..

08-10-2003, 02:42 PM	#12
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	Bowtie, Ed can explain better but basically he routed out the backsides of the bed boards with a 3/8inch router bit then cut matching pieces of oak and glued it in so that the grain is perpendicular to the board grain. There is one about 1/2 inch from each end of each board and more scattered through the length of the board. The idea is to keep the wood from splitting on the ends. That is a real problem here in Fl. and some recent bed jobs have only lasted a couple of years because of it. This is absolutely invisible from the top of the boards. As for the pictures, it has been raining here most of the year and especially this week. It has been hard for me to be with the truck when the sun is out. I will get better pics next week. __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

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