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Jim Osborne · 03-08-2009, 12:56 PM

Show your bed wood pics,looking for ideals for my 68 short stepside

gcburdic · 03-08-2009, 01:11 PM

Jim,

I took this yesterday of 'Erik D' 67 stepper...It's oak...

Jim Osborne · 03-08-2009, 01:17 PM

Great looking bed like to see more pics of your truck

whatnow123 · 03-08-2009, 01:29 PM

Here is mine

OhioDan · 03-08-2009, 07:19 PM

How's this?

Botietruck · 03-08-2009, 07:31 PM

Here's mine.

72BlckButy · 03-08-2009, 07:49 PM

Check out Mar-K for some information on staining/finishing your wood for your bed. They have a great write up on some different stains they used and their overall outcome.

Sammy · 03-08-2009, 08:01 PM

Think hard about what your going to do with your bed after you make it. Where your going to keep it, garaged, covered or exposed to the elements.
I recommend using marine quality finishing material designed for exposure to limit damages from the sun. You will probally get many ideas as everyone has their own thoughts. Heres mine.

Jim Osborne · 03-08-2009, 09:23 PM

looking good,Thinks for the advice

Botietruck · 03-08-2009, 09:34 PM

I stained the white oak, and then put 4 coats of 2K Bristol Finishes Marine Clear on, sanding after 2nd & 3rd coats. I waited about a weeks and put 4 coats of SW CC939 automotive clear on, sanding between 2nd & 3rd coats. Then wet sanded with 1500 grit and buffed out with Presta Ultra Cutting Cream and then polished with Presta Swirl Mark Remover. Put on a good coat of 3-M wax. This is my first time trying something like this, but thought I would give it a shot. The truck will be garaged most of the time with weekend drives and a few shows from time to time. We'll see how it holds up.

**Tim Christian** · 03-08-2009, 09:50 PM

Here is mine!

72BLUZ · 03-09-2009, 12:01 AM

72blue · 03-09-2009, 12:53 AM

Here is one more. (lighting was bad though)
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tdave00 · 03-09-2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Christian

Here is mine!

I like that Tim. Do you have any varnish or water sealer on the wood?

68C15 · 03-09-2009, 04:51 AM

anyone do it with mahogany? I have a thing for mahogany.

**special-K** · 03-09-2009, 07:53 AM

I wanna see more!!

gcburdic · 03-09-2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Osborne

Great looking bed like to see more pics of your truck

Hey Jim....just to clarify, the pic I posted was someone elses (His user name is 'erik d' his project is called "silver bullett"....if you want to see my truck goto my build thread in my signature for more pics....Thanks

By the way guys....these re some GREAT looking beds!!!!

68Stepbed · 03-09-2009, 08:20 AM

Mine has ash boards with Bruce Horkey's marine spar varnish.

**N2TRUX** · 03-09-2009, 08:39 AM

Not mine, but one I really like at a local show.

subtle71 · 03-09-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

anyone do it with mahogany? I have a thing for mahogany.

Mine is African Mahogany with a Plum Mahogany varnish to match my Momo steering wheel.

68Stepbed · 03-09-2009, 02:28 PM

N2, those boards almost look as if they were weathered then varnished over to give it that gray look. That's pretty sharp. Got any shots of the whole truck?

Jim Osborne · 03-09-2009, 06:33 PM

Hey you all,looking good, I see alot of pride & work in those trucks. has anyone seen or used polished strips with no bolts showing.I've saw an article A few months ago but dont where to get them. I also saw some guy use ploished stainless in place of wood with painted strips and it looked awsone

stllookn · 03-09-2009, 08:21 PM

Stock...and it has to stay that way for now! It will get a new coat of Anniversary Gold paint soon...then I can post before and after pics. Notice the date code in the wood...LOL!

Mudder · 03-09-2009, 08:46 PM

Man mine looked like that right after I did it but I haul stuff in mine when I go to shows. Coolers, chairs, canopy, luggage, etc. I lay rugs down but it will still mess things up. The towel is not in there any longer. Had it in there to protect things when I installed the jack.

**N2TRUX** · 03-09-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

N2, those boards almost look as if they were weathered then varnished over to give it that gray look. That's pretty sharp. Got any shots of the whole truck?

It's hard to tell from the crappy pics but it had a gray stain that matched the truck perfectly.

Pics of the truck? Well of course I do, but I had borrowed my daughters camera and the settings were wrong. Poor quality at best...

03-08-2009, 12:56 PM	#1
Jim Osborne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Crumpler, North Carolina Posts: 93	Lets see how you make your bed Show your bed wood pics,looking for ideals for my 68 short stepside

03-08-2009, 01:11 PM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Lets see how you make your bed Jim, I took this yesterday of 'Erik D' 67 stepper...It's oak... Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

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Jim Osborne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Crumpler, North Carolina Posts: 93	Re: Lets see how you make your bed Great looking bed like to see more pics of your truck

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whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Lets see how you make your bed Here is mine __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

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OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Lets see how you make your bed How's this? Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lets see how you make your bed Check out Mar-K for some information on staining/finishing your wood for your bed. They have a great write up on some different stains they used and their overall outcome. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Lets see how you make your bed Think hard about what your going to do with your bed after you make it. Where your going to keep it, garaged, covered or exposed to the elements. I recommend using marine quality finishing material designed for exposure to limit damages from the sun. You will probally get many ideas as everyone has their own thoughts. Heres mine. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

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Jim Osborne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Crumpler, North Carolina Posts: 93	Re: Lets see how you make your bed looking good,Thinks for the advice

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Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Lets see how you make your bed I stained the white oak, and then put 4 coats of 2K Bristol Finishes Marine Clear on, sanding after 2nd & 3rd coats. I waited about a weeks and put 4 coats of SW CC939 automotive clear on, sanding between 2nd & 3rd coats. Then wet sanded with 1500 grit and buffed out with Presta Ultra Cutting Cream and then polished with Presta Swirl Mark Remover. Put on a good coat of 3-M wax. This is my first time trying something like this, but thought I would give it a shot. The truck will be garaged most of the time with weekend drives and a few shows from time to time. We'll see how it holds up. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

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Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Lets see how you make your bed Here is mine!

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03-09-2009, 08:20 AM	#18
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Lets see how you make your bed Mine has ash boards with Bruce Horkey's marine spar varnish. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Lets see how you make your bed Not mine, but one I really like at a local show. 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"

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68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Lets see how you make your bed N2, those boards almost look as if they were weathered then varnished over to give it that gray look. That's pretty sharp. Got any shots of the whole truck? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-09-2009, 06:33 PM	#22
Jim Osborne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Crumpler, North Carolina Posts: 93	Re: Lets see how you make your bed Hey you all,looking good, I see alot of pride & work in those trucks. has anyone seen or used polished strips with no bolts showing.I've saw an article A few months ago but dont where to get them. I also saw some guy use ploished stainless in place of wood with painted strips and it looked awsone

03-09-2009, 08:21 PM	#23
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Lets see how you make your bed Stock...and it has to stay that way for now! It will get a new coat of Anniversary Gold paint soon...then I can post before and after pics. Notice the date code in the wood...LOL! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 03-09-2009 at 08:23 PM.

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Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Lets see how you make your bed Man mine looked like that right after I did it but I haul stuff in mine when I go to shows. Coolers, chairs, canopy, luggage, etc. I lay rugs down but it will still mess things up. The towel is not in there any longer. Had it in there to protect things when I installed the jack. Attached Images Last edited by Mudder; 03-09-2009 at 08:47 PM.

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