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gunnersm8 · 11-30-2003, 08:52 PM

i run mine under the step. i see the issue though if you were to run it out the rear. you know, they use this **** on park benches everywhere, and decks too. i dont understand.

weasel29gm · 12-01-2003, 01:02 AM

If its a plastic or rubber like, could it be painted? I think it would be a cool idea.

Hooter · 12-01-2003, 02:11 AM

Huh never thought of using composite wood before, man that's actually a really good idea! I wonder how long it will be till car companies start doing that to their trucks to make them look old styled, but I can't wait to see pics!

68speedalert · 12-01-2003, 04:39 PM

weasel29gm, no I don't think that paint would stick to this. It has a semi-smooth sand finish on it. It is solid black through the whole product.

Hooter, it's not really a composite wood, it's actually plastic.

I am sure that sun light will not hurt this. The bed company uses this stuff to make stake-board sides for their flat beds and holds up great. In all honesty the've only used it on one bed floor. They just screwed it to the braces. Between expansion and the flexing of the floor, it kept popping off screw heads.

We are using the bed strips and mounting it the origional way.

Steve

**72afr** · 01-21-2004, 12:52 AM

took awile, but as promised

**72afr** · 01-21-2004, 12:56 AM

anuthur

**72afr** · 01-21-2004, 12:57 AM

sorry that there is not a how-to, but it is the same install as a wood bed

**lock** · 01-21-2004, 01:03 AM

Wow, that looks quite nice!

Primered_69 · 01-21-2004, 01:11 AM

what company makes the board you used. It looks sweet. Does it have any wood grain apperance or is it totally smooth?

WHYBYNU · 01-21-2004, 01:16 AM

That is top notch !!
That is what this hobby is all about comming up with new and diferent ways to make your ride stand out from the rest of the pack... Well done !! Nuff said....

John

**72afr** · 01-21-2004, 01:29 AM

it came as a 4x8 sheet, but i can try to find the name of the company for you. it has a sand grain type of finish

*dtlilly* · 01-21-2004, 01:40 AM

That looks real good. I'd like the company name too, to find out if I can custom order 9 foot length for my 72 C-30 project. Thanks for the info, Don.

jorgensensc · 01-21-2004, 01:48 AM

That looks fantastic!!!! Really dresses it up!!!

Rooster's 67 · 01-21-2004, 02:18 AM

yes yes post up the manufacture of that product. I can think of a few other uses too.

gonebad2 · 01-21-2004, 02:29 AM

Wow...I must admit I was a little skeptical when I first started reading this thread. After seeing your pics I am amazed at how good that looks. Nice Job!

68speedalert · 01-21-2004, 02:47 AM

Thanks guys. I will also admit, I thought it would look good, but not this good. I had to talk like crazy to get numberoneson to go this route. He really wanted the furniture finish wood, but I knew it wouldn't work well with his situation.

Give me a couple of days, I'll take a close-up of the finish on the boards and post.

We had planned on using the stainless bed bolts exposed, but I think we are going to go the hidden head attack. It looks too clean on the test fit to let the heads show.

cheyenne10 · 01-21-2004, 03:15 AM

YOU- HOO, Vendors.......... this looks like a very good production piece to start manufactuering/selling. I wold pay a little more for this over wood for short fleet bed setup.

**lock** · 01-21-2004, 11:48 AM

What did you use to cut it? I'd be scared of melting it on a table saw... maybe if you push it thru quick???

**Yukon Jack** · 01-21-2004, 11:58 AM

Wow, I am really impressed with how that looks. Ingenuity at work.

67chevemall · 01-21-2004, 02:30 PM

This stuff is great!
That Vender idea is also sweet!

68speedalert · 01-21-2004, 03:04 PM

67chevemall

is that a pic of the stuff we used? You got a inside line on it?

lock

we used a 10" ryobi table saw with a carbide blade, absolustely no problem. then used a router to make the cut-outs for the bed strips

BtnkBndt · 01-21-2004, 03:16 PM

Damn, now I gotta take the bed of my truck! Looks great.

We use a product where I work called Komacel (by Komerling, also Komatex is same by another co.). It is a pvc sheet material, very strong and rigid. It comes in many thicknesses, colors, smooth and matte. Is that what this is by chance? We use the 1" thickness in smooth finish, has a very hard surface. 4x8 sheets run us $280 from a local plastics supply co.

I have thought of using it but was hoping for a woograined finish to be developed. Maybe I'll go ahead and go for it and use white to match my truck, looks pretty darn good on yours.

rjstj · 01-21-2004, 03:25 PM

This is too funny. I had the same idea the other day and then I see this post this morning. It should hold up the same to exhaust heat as fiberglass does shouldn't it? Maybe put some heat shields over the exhaust just in case? I wish I new where to get the sizes I need for a LWB.

Randy

67chevemall · 01-21-2004, 04:01 PM

This idea might just go with sliced bread and bottled water!

68speedalert · 01-21-2004, 10:06 PM

Here's a close-up of the finish. It is the same on both sides, 3/4" thick. It will scratch with a metal object.

12-01-2003, 01:02 AM	#27
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	If its a plastic or rubber like, could it be painted? I think it would be a cool idea. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

12-01-2003, 02:11 AM	#28
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	Huh never thought of using composite wood before, man that's actually a really good idea! I wonder how long it will be till car companies start doing that to their trucks to make them look old styled, but I can't wait to see pics! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-01-2003, 04:39 PM	#29
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	weasel29gm, no I don't think that paint would stick to this. It has a semi-smooth sand finish on it. It is solid black through the whole product. Hooter, it's not really a composite wood, it's actually plastic. I am sure that sun light will not hurt this. The bed company uses this stuff to make stake-board sides for their flat beds and holds up great. In all honesty the've only used it on one bed floor. They just screwed it to the braces. Between expansion and the flexing of the floor, it kept popping off screw heads. We are using the bed strips and mounting it the origional way. Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

01-21-2004, 12:52 AM	#30
72afr Beep! Beep! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 281	took awile, but as promised Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler)

01-21-2004, 12:56 AM	#31
72afr Beep! Beep! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 281	anuthur Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler)

11-30-2003, 08:52 PM	#26
gunnersm8 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: virginia beach va Posts: 87	i run mine under the step. i see the issue though if you were to run it out the rear. you know, they use this **** on park benches everywhere, and decks too. i dont understand.

01-21-2004, 12:57 AM	#32
72afr Beep! Beep! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 281	sorry that there is not a how-to, but it is the same install as a wood bed __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler)

01-21-2004, 01:03 AM	#33
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Wow, that looks quite nice! __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

01-21-2004, 01:11 AM	#34
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	what company makes the board you used. It looks sweet. Does it have any wood grain apperance or is it totally smooth? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

01-21-2004, 01:16 AM	#35
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 646	That is top notch !! That is what this hobby is all about comming up with new and diferent ways to make your ride stand out from the rest of the pack... Well done !! Nuff said.... John __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

01-21-2004, 01:29 AM	#36
72afr Beep! Beep! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 281	it came as a 4x8 sheet, but i can try to find the name of the company for you. it has a sand grain type of finish __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler)

01-21-2004, 01:40 AM	#37
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	That looks real good. I'd like the company name too, to find out if I can custom order 9 foot length for my 72 C-30 project. Thanks for the info, Don.

01-21-2004, 01:48 AM	#38
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	That looks fantastic!!!! Really dresses it up!!! __________________ 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

01-21-2004, 02:18 AM	#39
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	yes yes post up the manufacture of that product. I can think of a few other uses too. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself? Last edited by Rooster's 67; 01-21-2004 at 02:21 AM.

01-21-2004, 02:29 AM	#40
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Wow...I must admit I was a little skeptical when I first started reading this thread. After seeing your pics I am amazed at how good that looks. Nice Job! __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!



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01-21-2004, 02:47 AM	#41
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Thanks guys. I will also admit, I thought it would look good, but not this good. I had to talk like crazy to get numberoneson to go this route. He really wanted the furniture finish wood, but I knew it wouldn't work well with his situation. Give me a couple of days, I'll take a close-up of the finish on the boards and post. We had planned on using the stainless bed bolts exposed, but I think we are going to go the hidden head attack. It looks too clean on the test fit to let the heads show. __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

01-21-2004, 03:15 AM	#42
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	VENDORS YOU- HOO, Vendors.......... this looks like a very good production piece to start manufactuering/selling. I wold pay a little more for this over wood for short fleet bed setup. __________________ Bob

01-21-2004, 11:48 AM	#43
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	What did you use to cut it? I'd be scared of melting it on a table saw... maybe if you push it thru quick??? __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

01-21-2004, 11:58 AM	#44
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Wow, I am really impressed with how that looks. Ingenuity at work. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-21-2004, 02:30 PM	#45
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	This stuff is great! That Vender idea is also sweet! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

01-21-2004, 03:04 PM	#46
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	67chevemall is that a pic of the stuff we used? You got a inside line on it? lock we used a 10" ryobi table saw with a carbide blade, absolustely no problem. then used a router to make the cut-outs for the bed strips __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

01-21-2004, 03:16 PM	#47
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	Damn, now I gotta take the bed of my truck! Looks great. We use a product where I work called Komacel (by Komerling, also Komatex is same by another co.). It is a pvc sheet material, very strong and rigid. It comes in many thicknesses, colors, smooth and matte. Is that what this is by chance? We use the 1" thickness in smooth finish, has a very hard surface. 4x8 sheets run us $280 from a local plastics supply co. I have thought of using it but was hoping for a woograined finish to be developed. Maybe I'll go ahead and go for it and use white to match my truck, looks pretty darn good on yours. __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

01-21-2004, 03:25 PM	#48
rjstj Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 28	This is too funny. I had the same idea the other day and then I see this post this morning. It should hold up the same to exhaust heat as fiberglass does shouldn't it? Maybe put some heat shields over the exhaust just in case? I wish I new where to get the sizes I need for a LWB. Randy

01-21-2004, 04:01 PM	#49
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	This idea might just go with sliced bread and bottled water! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

01-21-2004, 10:06 PM	#50
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Here's a close-up of the finish. It is the same on both sides, 3/4" thick. It will scratch with a metal object. Attached Images __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

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