Bed pine

[KVB]

I was wondering if the original type of wood used for the bed is still available? From what I can find is it called Southern yellow pine, but that seems to be a generic all encompassing term.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Yellow_Pine

has anybody used this to do thier bed? What did you treat the wood with once it was installed.

Thanks

Ken
Montreal
1965 C10

[jbgroby]

Thats what MAr-K uses for thier wood. Do some reading on the site all sorts of great infor. Mar-K.com

[vgnope]

I used some 3/4 plywood as base, then on top I laid down 3/4" x 7" spruce.. All th wood was jus wood I got from wrk..shipping wood..so th cost was low, but the bed looks great.. However make sure the wood your going to use is strong.. I was originally gonna use teak, or marine deck wood..wouldn't have to treat.. But I went the easier route..I can replace any time..
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[64fleetside]

I've used Mar-K pine in 3 or 4 beds so far, all fit great. Hard yellow wood. Paint is about the only thing that will withstand outdoor weather.

[62 short step]

Treat the wood with an oil made for hardwood, it will last alot longer than a clear poly or a varnish. It will not peel later like the poly or varnish.

[fleetsidelarry]

Mar-K did some interesting tests:

http://www.mar-k.com/wood_finish_testing_i.html

I wanted a functional bed so I got yellow pine locally for mine and had a friend mill it, haven't installed it yet.

I wouldn't use oak for a truck bed that'll see weather and I think the mar-k tests show that.

what's available up there, spruce?

[KVB]

"what's available up there, spruce? "

I can get almost any kind of wood up here through local importers, except for southern yellow pine.

A friend of mine is heading home to North Carolina for a vacation this summer and will try to bring some home for me.

thanks for the input.

Ken

[kieth]

I bought #2 southern yellow pine boards for $56.00 we used por 15 semigloss black plus 3 coats of semi gloss black enamel from home depot.(uv protection) this is what the original bed looked like but the ss polished hardware is a little upgrade. Kieth

before black

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...365_yxLV5-A-LB

after black (1st 3 coats)

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...224_ovJCN-A-LB

[Chevyman680063]

You should come down to the central GA area. We have plenty of dang pines everywhere. Things are aggravating during the spring with all the pollen and they leave black specks all over your vehicle too if you're parked under one. They're not very strong either. A good gust of wind will take them down.

[KVB]

Keith,

thanks, that after shot is what I am looking for.

Ken

[vgnope]

Yah a good gust of chainsaw and I didn't hear nothin, what tree?
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[kieth]

Originally Posted by KVB

Keith,

thanks, that after shot is what I am looking for.

Ken

You are welcome, the wood was not expensive $ 56.00 the paint was about $50.00 1 qt por 15 satin 1 qt beahr satin black enamal.....




Look what we did today: http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...977239_XBJQKNf

[blackedoutharley]

After reading the Mar-K test results I think painted with stainless strips looks great!