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06-22-2012, 07:59 AM
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Wooden beds ???
Found a 81 step side i thinking about getting
The bed is wood (not crazy about this) how hard is it to redo it and is it even worth it . Should i try and find a non wooden bed for it??? Posted via Mobile Device |
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06-22-2012, 09:23 AM
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Re: Wooden beds ???
Wooden bed is the coolest part of the truck..It's the last connection to the really old stuff.
Easy to redo with a little patience. There is a million choices of different wood to choose from. And they look awesome. |
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06-22-2012, 11:15 AM
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Re: Wooden beds ???
that bed looks really nice!
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06-22-2012, 11:34 AM
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Re: Wooden beds ???
Ya well I have to admit that was 10 years ago..LOL.
It can use a sanding and refininishing. I am thinking of going with ipe and putting it in unfinished. It is suposed to turn gray as it ages, which might look ok with the color of the truck. The ipe is suposed to be nearly industructable. |
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06-22-2012, 11:42 AM
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Re: Wooden beds ???
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So - your only alternative would be to put a fleetside bed on it. And - as Rich points out - wood bed floors are totally cool! K
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06-22-2012, 12:02 PM
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Re: Wooden beds ???
thanks for the info
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06-22-2012, 12:49 PM
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Re: Wooden beds ???
I had a 73 chevy long bed fleet side with a wooden bed and the side tool box . I kick myself every time i think about selling that truck she was a rare bird .
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06-22-2012, 02:49 PM
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nice! what did you use to seal the wood? |
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06-22-2012, 03:00 PM
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Re: Wooden beds ???
Helmsman spar varnish, 4 coats...
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06-23-2012, 03:45 AM
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Re: Wooden beds ???
was that a kit for the wood, or how did you go about that? Do people get nice wood from say home depot or something and have them cut down and such?
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