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03-05-2009, 08:41 PM
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Homemade Bed Wood
Finally completed cutting ,sanding & finishing wood for the bed. Old Chevy Manuals Online & MAR-K both have all the information needed to make your own.
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03-05-2009, 08:49 PM
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Re: Homemade Bed Wood
Very nice work. Not for sure on what kind of wood, cherry? What kind of finish did you use.? I used automotive clear coat on mine.
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03-05-2009, 09:02 PM
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Re: Homemade Bed Wood
I was told it's Mahoghany wood ,I used spar urethane for the finish. I happy with the way it all turned out , especially with what I got invested
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03-05-2009, 09:21 PM
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Re: Homemade Bed Wood
Very nice.
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03-05-2009, 09:22 PM
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Re: Homemade Bed Wood
nice i will do the same...
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03-05-2009, 09:57 PM
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Re: Homemade Bed Wood
I would say that mahoghany is right. Did you finish all the way around the boards?
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03-05-2009, 10:08 PM
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Re: Homemade Bed Wood
Yea ,they're sealed 360 degrees
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03-05-2009, 10:28 PM
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Re: Homemade Bed Wood
Looks good I plan on doing the same I have some cherry left over from an old project
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03-05-2009, 11:46 PM
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Re: Homemade Bed Wood
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03-06-2009, 12:36 AM
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Re: Homemade Bed Wood
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323944
check this thread out for pictures of my bed that i made. p.s., no stain
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