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**Grumpy old man** · 07-28-2017, 03:32 PM

I was lucky enough to get 2 sets of Gorgeous short bed wood .Black Walnut and a set of Ash from GR868 I can't wait to get it all finished and installed . Check out what he's offering , You can't ask for a better guy to deal with .

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-28-2017, 03:56 PM

Are you gonna alternate them? Or are you doing two trucks?

bill3rail · 07-28-2017, 04:03 PM

Beautiful Wood! I was going to have a friend get me some exotic wood and cut it to fit.

Bill

**Grumpy old man** · 07-28-2017, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Are you gonna alternate them? Or are you doing two trucks?

These are for 2 different 67 trucks , I've got a few 67 short bed builders still left in the barn . I started buying them BEFORE they went to crazy prices .

In The Ten Ring · 07-28-2017, 04:51 PM

If my dad hadn't of made a bed out of 1/8" steel I would put in a nice wood bed.

96blazr · 07-28-2017, 05:35 PM

That's some nice looking wood Grumpy.
Mine is Carolina Ash done in a Minwax Medium Oak stain with 4 Coats of Marine Spar Varnish, sanded between each coat. I went with the Ash because it's a Very durable, solid wood.

**GR8-68** · 07-28-2017, 05:38 PM

Thanks Grumpy, thiss is coming from a man that can make a canvas tarp look like art work

I am glad you are pleased with what you got, anyone coming to the truck nats at Carlisle next weekend can check the bed wood out at my booth B11, 12 and 13 I have a small display I am finishing you can check out. I will have a few kits on hand that can be purchased.

**GR8-68** · 07-28-2017, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 96blazr

That's some nice looking wood Grumpy.
Mine is Carolina Ash done in a Minwax Medium Oak stain with 4 Coats of Marine Spar Varnish, sanded between each coat. I went with the Ash because it's a Very durable, solid wood.

That is beautiful Gary, Ash has been one of the hot sellers for us. And you are correct it is very durable with beautiful character and grain

96blazr · 07-28-2017, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

That is beautiful Gary, Ash has been one of the hot sellers for us. And you are correct it is very durable with beautiful character and grain

Thank you Larry. Not trying to step on Grumps thread, just thought I'd show what Ash looks like once finished. I could've bought any kind of wood, but after much looking around and research I choose the Ash. If I had a light color truck I would have gone with a Walnut or other dark wood.

**GR8-68** · 07-28-2017, 06:14 PM

Not stepping on no toes here, thanks for posting. I just noticed your bed is done with all the same width boards and the wheel well flange is hidden. That is a sweet customization

**Grumpy old man** · 07-28-2017, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

Not stepping on no toes here, thanks for posting. I just noticed your bed is done with all the same width boards and the wheel well flange is hidden. That is a sweet customization

That pic had me walking over to the truck and counting boards

Nice job !

96blazr · 07-28-2017, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

Not stepping on no toes here, thanks for posting. I just noticed your bed is done with all the same width boards and the wheel well flange is hidden. That is a sweet customization

Well, I can't take credit for it, it's a Bruce Horkey "Show Deck". I did the finishing, but they did the cutting.

toolboxchev · 07-28-2017, 06:32 PM

Man when I see that it make me envious. That is some true craftsmanship in the finished product there.

Yet then again I am a daily driver kind of guy and get full use of my hard working truck.

If I had the money and time I would use that wood bed and make it work instead of it being a work of art and craftsmanship.

OregonNed · 07-28-2017, 07:11 PM

Looks awesome. My friend who did mine is talking about wanting to do another... might be an opportunity for someone...

**GR8-68** · 07-28-2017, 08:43 PM

My walnut bed floor

Mr Handy · 07-29-2017, 07:59 AM

Those are really nice, two of my favorite woods to work with. Both smell very nice. Iroko on the other hand makes me break out in a rash as if I rolled in poison oak... its bad.
I need to do a floor for a friends 65 will probably be either oak or ash depending on which is cheaper.

07-28-2017, 03:32 PM	#1
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Gorgeous Bed wood I was lucky enough to get 2 sets of Gorgeous short bed wood .Black Walnut and a set of Ash from GR868 I can't wait to get it all finished and installed . Check out what he's offering , You can't ask for a better guy to deal with . Attached Images

07-28-2017, 03:56 PM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,510	Re: Gorgeous Bed wood Are you gonna alternate them? Or are you doing two trucks? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

07-28-2017, 04:03 PM	#3
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Gorgeous Bed wood Beautiful Wood! I was going to have a friend get me some exotic wood and cut it to fit. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-28-2017, 04:51 PM	#5
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Gorgeous Bed wood If my dad hadn't of made a bed out of 1/8" steel I would put in a nice wood bed.

07-28-2017, 05:35 PM	#6
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: Gorgeous Bed wood That's some nice looking wood Grumpy. Mine is Carolina Ash done in a Minwax Medium Oak stain with 4 Coats of Marine Spar Varnish, sanded between each coat. I went with the Ash because it's a Very durable, solid wood. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

07-28-2017, 05:38 PM	#7
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Gorgeous Bed wood Thanks Grumpy, thiss is coming from a man that can make a canvas tarp look like art work I am glad you are pleased with what you got, anyone coming to the truck nats at Carlisle next weekend can check the bed wood out at my booth B11, 12 and 13 I have a small display I am finishing you can check out. I will have a few kits on hand that can be purchased. __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-28-2017, 06:14 PM	#10
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Gorgeous Bed wood Not stepping on no toes here, thanks for posting. I just noticed your bed is done with all the same width boards and the wheel well flange is hidden. That is a sweet customization __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-28-2017, 06:32 PM	#13
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Gorgeous Bed wood Man when I see that it make me envious. That is some true craftsmanship in the finished product there. Yet then again I am a daily driver kind of guy and get full use of my hard working truck. If I had the money and time I would use that wood bed and make it work instead of it being a work of art and craftsmanship.

07-28-2017, 07:11 PM	#14
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Gorgeous Bed wood Looks awesome. My friend who did mine is talking about wanting to do another... might be an opportunity for someone... __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

07-28-2017, 08:43 PM	#15
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Gorgeous Bed wood My walnut bed floor Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-29-2017, 07:59 AM	#16
Mr Handy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 465	Re: Gorgeous Bed wood Those are really nice, two of my favorite woods to work with. Both smell very nice. Iroko on the other hand makes me break out in a rash as if I rolled in poison oak... its bad. I need to do a floor for a friends 65 will probably be either oak or ash depending on which is cheaper.



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