Lets see pics of wood beds.......

[spike38]

I must admit! Even with all the different wood/ stain combo's
that I've seen. This is one of my favorite ones.

Spike

[haplis]

they all look great, my only question is where do you guys get the more exotic woods from. im sure they dont have them at the local home depot.

[67cheby]

check around to see there is usually a local sawmill that can get in exotic woods...... oh and that black bed is killer !!

[MT71c-10]

Here is my refinished, for the 3rd time. 1st layer was grey, dirt and??, 2nd layer was yellow, 3rd way the factory black.

[67Slider]

Here's mine - Blue stain beetle kill pine - Pelucid and Helmsman Spar Urethane -

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[70shortfleet]

Mine

[67chevy1series]

i made a thread aout this.....

[Shaky]

A question for you guys who painted yours: what kind of paint or stain did you use? My '67 still has the original factory paint on it (the original owner put a steel plate over it early in its life) and I'd like to touch it up or put another coat on.

[barnharts4]

My 71 Stepside

[dan42]

Originally Posted by Shaky

A question for you guys who painted yours: what kind of paint or stain did you use? My '67 still has the original factory paint on it (the original owner put a steel plate over it early in its life) and I'd like to touch it up or put another coat on.

I actually used the same paint that I painted the truck with. I did it mostly for practical reasons - the paint will hold up longer than hte varnished/natural finishes do.

[sameyrasmea72]

Originally Posted by Shaky

A question for you guys who painted yours: what kind of paint or stain did you use? My '67 still has the original factory paint on it (the original owner put a steel plate over it early in its life) and I'd like to touch it up or put another coat on.

I think starting in 68 the factory painted them body color. In 67, I think, they still painted them black. I am not sure it was even a true paint. It was like some sticky oiyl stuff that protected the wood. Maybe someone who knows for sure will chime in......Jason

[hotrod farm truck]

here's mine

[cwgreen1971]

Mine, red oak

[SC C-10]

One from upstate SC:

[russj67]

The first one shows the real color best. stained oak. I bought the unfinished wood kit from MAR-K (www.mar-k.com)

[tdp67]

Here's mine

[turner16]

Complete build site
www.projectkillerbee.com

Natural Ash
last one is the orginal

[67cheby]

WOW.....that came along......way !! nicely done

[cstm68]

has anyone here done a wood floor and just droped it in over a steel floor? a local rod shop will sell me the chrome strips with no holes drilled so i wouldnt need to use as many bolts since i wont be using the cross braces, just a few that i will make myself to hold it togeather on the bottom

[VA72C10]

I know they make a kit like that so I'm not sure why it couldn't be done on the cheap(er)

[spike38]

Originally Posted by cstm68

has anyone here done a wood floor and just droped it in over a steel floor? a local rod shop will sell me the chrome strips with no holes drilled so i wouldnt need to use as many bolts since i wont be using the cross braces, just a few that i will make myself to hold it togeather on the bottom

I would think, That it would rot the wood. Not being able to breath/dry.
And cause extensive rust on the existing bed.

Spike

[spike38]

Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

I think starting in 68 the factory painted them body color. In 67, I think, they still painted them black. I am not sure it was even a true paint. It was like some sticky oiyl stuff that protected the wood. Maybe someone who knows for sure will chime in......Jason

The 1968 sale booklet I have, Still shows the beds as black.
But then again, I was a little too young to remember.

Spike

[elks]

Originally Posted by haplis

they all look great, my only question is where do you guys get the more exotic woods from. im sure they dont have them at the local home depot.

Also Check with local cabinet shops, figure out who is their supplier.

[cstm68]

Originally Posted by spike38

I would think, That it would rot the wood. Not being able to breath/dry.
And cause extensive rust on the existing bed.

Spike

true i see ware yer comen from, but the plus for me is that my truck isnt a dd so it is garged and hasent seen a drop of rain in the 7 years iv owned it. im gunna giv it a try and if it does start to rust the bed or rot the wood itll be gone in a heart beat!

[magwakeenercew2jh]

This may not be up to "the standard", but when my wife had hardwood floors put in last month, I had the guy order a couple of extra boxes of the stuff.

I have a steel floor that has a couple of "imperfections". The bedsides and t-gate are nice, but covered with a spray in bedliner. So, I'll paint 'em if I can get the paint to stick.

Then, I'm going to get a sheet of 1/4 inch plywood, put the floating membrane down, snap the floor hardwood together.

I'll get some ss strips, counter-sink some holes for screws and place them lengthwise to simulate the stockers.

Just one more little project. If it turns out, good. If not, it's cheap. And fun.