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Chevyboy1962 · 07-13-2003, 05:00 PM

Hi Everyone,
I'm gonna be replacing the wood in the short fleet bed real soon. What did you use in the beds of your trucks? If you guys have pics, please post them.

TIA,
David

ed455 · 07-14-2003, 02:56 PM

I'm wondering the same thing. I wonder if Pergo (sp?) or some other laminate (fake wood) flooring would be more durable?

Chevyboy1962 · 07-16-2003, 04:27 AM

I'm not sure how durable laminated wood is. I was thinking of going with some yellow pine, or use some plywood sheets.
Daivd

Yachtcare · 07-16-2003, 09:08 AM

Yellow Pine is what the factory used. Many people like to use Oak. Pine is softer, Oak is harder and has a tendency to split when exposed to weather,also turns black when water gets under whatever kind of clear coat(varnish) becomes compromised.If you plan to just paint it like stock trucks were you could use either. If your building a show truck, then IMHO Mahogany or Teak looks best. For a nice every day driver. I'd go with the yellow pine, left bare or finished with a nice colored deck stain of your choice (easy to touch up when it gets scuffed). And if you shop a little a pre cut kit can be found for around the $150.00 range. Just my .02, Tony

kewlbear · 07-18-2003, 12:48 AM

I just finished my be bed 64 pickup. I used red oak laminate plywood, two sheets for fleetside. All stainless hardware, marine grade varnish. All stuff was bought from Bruce Horkey's Wood & Parts, except for plywood. He's wood kit were a little high for me.
woodandparts@yahoo.com he can answer any question you have.

ran429 · 08-04-2003, 01:34 PM

use , trex . www.trex.com or timbertech www.timbertech.com or evergrain . evergrain has been embossed to look like real wood but is 4 times stronger and 100 times more durable as with the others . I work at A lumber store and sell this stuff - I will be using the timbertech .

ran429 · 08-04-2003, 01:37 PM

www.evergrain.com

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 08-04-2003, 10:02 PM

Not mine but heres a thought diffrent

SWINGSAX68 · 08-26-2003, 05:10 PM

Don't go ply wood.....1 inch Yellow pine can be had for about $80 uncut from a lumber yard...be sure there are no warped boards or you will pay later...like me

Just a bit. You can pick up a stainless steel bed strip kit for about $130 from Chevy duty. They are not polished but look real damn close. A bed bolt kit will run you about another $40. Total price about $300, total time about a long week or so for multiple varnish coats, (if necassary) and about 1-2 days to cut and lay the wood. No need to remove the bed, it can be done just as effeciently with the bed on. Something that you will deffinelty appreciate as soon as you finish it up.

67cst · 08-27-2003, 02:21 AM

that diagnal wood make my eyes go funny

SWINGSAX68 · 08-28-2003, 02:00 AM

Here is my bed in March when I had just finished revarninshing it. Have had it for about a year now.

DennyB · 09-05-2003, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ed455
I'm wondering the same thing. I wonder if Pergo (sp?) or some other laminate (fake wood) flooring would be more durable?

The laminates will de-laminate when they get wet

07-13-2003, 05:00 PM	#1
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Bed wood Hi Everyone, I'm gonna be replacing the wood in the short fleet bed real soon. What did you use in the beds of your trucks? If you guys have pics, please post them. TIA, David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

07-14-2003, 02:56 PM	#2
ed455 Captain Ed Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 1,241	I'm wondering the same thing. I wonder if Pergo (sp?) or some other laminate (fake wood) flooring would be more durable? __________________ If you ain't bleedin', you ain't workin'! 1999 C3500 LS 7.4L

07-16-2003, 04:27 AM	#3
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	I'm not sure how durable laminated wood is. I was thinking of going with some yellow pine, or use some plywood sheets. Daivd __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

07-16-2003, 09:08 AM	#4
Yachtcare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 35	Yellow Pine is what the factory used. Many people like to use Oak. Pine is softer, Oak is harder and has a tendency to split when exposed to weather,also turns black when water gets under whatever kind of clear coat(varnish) becomes compromised.If you plan to just paint it like stock trucks were you could use either. If your building a show truck, then IMHO Mahogany or Teak looks best. For a nice every day driver. I'd go with the yellow pine, left bare or finished with a nice colored deck stain of your choice (easy to touch up when it gets scuffed). And if you shop a little a pre cut kit can be found for around the $150.00 range. Just my .02, Tony __________________ 1961 Chevy Apache 10 SWB fleet, 1970 GMC 1500 SWB fleet(getting 6.2L Detroit turbo Diesel), 1994 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab Dually 4X4 6.5L turbo Diesel. 1990 Chevy class "C" RV on G van chassis. Pics at www.picturetrail.com/yachtcare

07-18-2003, 12:48 AM	#5
kewlbear Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 34	red oak plywood I just finished my be bed 64 pickup. I used red oak laminate plywood, two sheets for fleetside. All stainless hardware, marine grade varnish. All stuff was bought from Bruce Horkey's Wood & Parts, except for plywood. He's wood kit were a little high for me. woodandparts@yahoo.com he can answer any question you have.

08-04-2003, 01:34 PM	#6
ran429 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: washington state Posts: 23	bed wood use , trex . www.trex.com or timbertech www.timbertech.com or evergrain . evergrain has been embossed to look like real wood but is 4 times stronger and 100 times more durable as with the others . I work at A lumber store and sell this stuff - I will be using the timbertech . __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/blunderbustr

08-04-2003, 01:37 PM	#7
ran429 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: washington state Posts: 23	oh yeah ! www.evergrain.com __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/blunderbustr

08-04-2003, 10:02 PM	#8
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	Not mine but heres a thought diffrent Attached Images

08-26-2003, 05:10 PM	#9
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Don't go ply wood.....1 inch Yellow pine can be had for about $80 uncut from a lumber yard...be sure there are no warped boards or you will pay later...like me Just a bit. You can pick up a stainless steel bed strip kit for about $130 from Chevy duty. They are not polished but look real damn close. A bed bolt kit will run you about another $40. Total price about $300, total time about a long week or so for multiple varnish coats, (if necassary) and about 1-2 days to cut and lay the wood. No need to remove the bed, it can be done just as effeciently with the bed on. Something that you will deffinelty appreciate as soon as you finish it up. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

08-27-2003, 02:21 AM	#10
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	that diagnal wood make my eyes go funny __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

08-28-2003, 02:00 AM	#11
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Here is my bed in March when I had just finished revarninshing it. Have had it for about a year now. Attached Images __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788



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