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aggieguy713 · 10-22-2011, 06:49 PM

red oak with old masters finish. wouldnt be caught dead hauling anything haha.

msgross · 10-22-2011, 07:32 PM

I like that Hickory... very nice.

jtp67-72 · 10-22-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I like that Hickory... very nice.

Old masters "cedar" stain-- semi gloss lacquer-needed 2 more coats when shots were made--Guy that sells wood on ebay-called direct -got anything u want.............jim

Chevyman680063 · 06-03-2012, 07:59 PM

The first is a truck I saw on eBay and the second is a board members.

jtp67-72 · 06-03-2012, 09:24 PM

Looks like I got my bambo........jim

msgross · 10-22-2011, 07:33 PM

bc gman · 10-23-2011, 04:30 PM

Red oak and nothing goes into the bed without a moving blanket going down first.

**va72longhorn** · 10-24-2011, 05:03 PM

Thinking of installing accent lighting under the rails.......

AusTx68 · 12-24-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by va72longhorn

Thinking of installing accent lighting under the rails.......

Hey va72longhorn, your bed looks nice. Please tell me you finished both sides of the wood! Looking at the ends it appears you only did that top. That could spell trouble later.

midniteblues · 06-03-2012, 10:06 PM

Here's mine oak with ebony stain and like 5-6 coats of spar. notice no bed hold down bolts.
best thing is the wood only cost $60 from a local mill an I got the pick of the best peices.
I think the manufactured bamboo would look pretty cool,or even some birdseye maple would be all right.

Steve Hafner · 08-23-2012, 07:00 PM

Ttt . . .

msgross · 10-24-2011, 07:11 PM

accent lighting would rock... nice idea

hot trux · 10-27-2011, 08:59 PM

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msgross · 10-27-2011, 09:03 PM

^^^^^^very cool

haminator · 12-24-2011, 07:52 PM

Why doesn't anyone use pine anymore?

jtp67-72 · 12-24-2011, 08:27 PM

Probably cause we have so many choices of woods we never had before-Waitin for somebody to do bamboo!!! Besides pine not being a hardwood goes against it also.............jim

haminator · 12-24-2011, 10:02 PM

I was thinking about using yellow pine. Was just wondering why no one uses it. I know it is soft but that's what came in the truck. Thought it would be a little different.

AusTx68 · 12-24-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by haminator

I was thinking about using yellow pine. Was just wondering why no one uses it. I know it is soft but that's what came in the truck. Thought it would be a little different.

I've seen plenty with pine. It looks good and costs less than oak. I think a lot of folks go with oak because it finishes out better.
Btw, you can get a complete pine wood kit from Mar-K.

Coley · 12-24-2011, 11:35 PM

Guys, those are unbelievably nice. I'm a pretty good wood worker and I have a lot appreciation for both the wood and mechanical patience it takes to put them together in that condition and keep them ther....nice stuff.
That said, I can't go there myself...I'm too damn practical on my intentions for the bed of the truck....but I can always appreciate it from afar.

All Good
Coleye

cwgreen1971 · 12-25-2011, 04:54 AM

Red Oak

**va72longhorn** · 12-25-2011, 04:48 PM

Good eye, AusTex ! If you look close you'll see that only a few of the bolts are actually in. This pic is actually when it was together as a "test fit". Also one of the reasons that you can see the rear edge since the wood isnt pulled down tight yet. I plan on treating and sealing the bottom and unseen edges with a kreosote based, black fence paint that I use here on the farm.

I love the color of your truck in your avatar. Looks like the orange that GM used on the 'vettes and Avalanches? Any other pics?

AusTx68 · 12-25-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by va72longhorn

Good eye, AusTex ! If you look close you'll see that only a few of the bolts are actually in. This pic is actually when it was together as a "test fit". Also one of the reasons that you can see the rear edge since the wood isnt pulled down tight yet. I plan on treating and sealing the bottom and unseen edges with a kreosote based, black fence paint that I use here on the farm.

I love the color of your truck in your avatar. Looks like the orange that GM used on the 'vettes and Avalanches? Any other pics?

Yep, it's Atomic Orange used on newer Vettes. Just search the gallery for "Atomic c-10". My truck will come up.
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harold64 · 06-03-2012, 04:51 PM

what do you guys use to get that shine on your beds? ive put 6 coats of poly on my boards. they never shined as much as yours! please tell me the procedure. im redoing mine this week so any advise will help. i will not be taking it apart if this info helps. thanks in advance for the help.

hayhauler71 · 06-03-2012, 05:23 PM

Buff it out
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BIGBLU 72 · 06-03-2012, 06:31 PM

walnut in my truck before i had it painted....sadly while i was at college someone laid a bottle of brake fluid in it that leaked and ruined a board

10-22-2011, 06:49 PM	#1
aggieguy713 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ringgold, ga Posts: 164	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS red oak with old masters finish. wouldnt be caught dead hauling anything haha. Attached Images __________________ 70 Chevy C10, LT1, T5, "Blue Beast"

10-22-2011, 07:32 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS I like that Hickory... very nice. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-03-2012, 07:59 PM	#4
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS The first is a truck I saw on eBay and the second is a board members. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C10 Short Step 1968 Chevrolet C10 Short Step

06-03-2012, 09:24 PM	#5
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS Looks like I got my bambo........jim __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791

10-22-2011, 07:33 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-23-2011, 04:30 PM	#7
bc gman 71 bb longhorn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey B.C Canada Posts: 170	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS Red oak and nothing goes into the bed without a moving blanket going down first. Attached Images __________________ 71 2500 Gmc longhorn with a 402 turbo 400. 09 F150 Supercrew 4x4 05 Mazda 6 sport accept that somedays you are the statue and somedays you are the pigeon.

10-24-2011, 05:03 PM	#8
va72longhorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 434	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS Thinking of installing accent lighting under the rails....... Attached Images

06-03-2012, 10:06 PM	#10
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS Here's mine oak with ebony stain and like 5-6 coats of spar. notice no bed hold down bolts. best thing is the wood only cost $60 from a local mill an I got the pick of the best peices. I think the manufactured bamboo would look pretty cool,or even some birdseye maple would be all right. Attached Images __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

08-23-2012, 07:00 PM	#11
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS Ttt . . .

10-24-2011, 07:11 PM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS accent lighting would rock... nice idea __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-27-2011, 08:59 PM	#13
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS hickory with 1 coat ebony min wax then,nason clear Last edited by hot trux; 10-27-2011 at 09:02 PM. Reason: more pics

10-27-2011, 09:03 PM	#14
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS ^^^^^^very cool __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-24-2011, 07:52 PM	#15
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS Why doesn't anyone use pine anymore?

12-24-2011, 08:27 PM	#16
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS Probably cause we have so many choices of woods we never had before-Waitin for somebody to do bamboo!!! Besides pine not being a hardwood goes against it also.............jim __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791

12-24-2011, 10:02 PM	#17
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS I was thinking about using yellow pine. Was just wondering why no one uses it. I know it is soft but that's what came in the truck. Thought it would be a little different.



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12-24-2011, 11:35 PM	#19
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS Guys, those are unbelievably nice. I'm a pretty good wood worker and I have a lot appreciation for both the wood and mechanical patience it takes to put them together in that condition and keep them ther....nice stuff. That said, I can't go there myself...I'm too damn practical on my intentions for the bed of the truck....but I can always appreciate it from afar. All Good Coleye __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

12-25-2011, 04:54 AM	#20
cwgreen1971 cwgreen1971 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Battle Creek MI Posts: 185	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS Red Oak Attached Images

12-25-2011, 04:48 PM	#21
va72longhorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 434	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS Good eye, AusTex ! If you look close you'll see that only a few of the bolts are actually in. This pic is actually when it was together as a "test fit". Also one of the reasons that you can see the rear edge since the wood isnt pulled down tight yet. I plan on treating and sealing the bottom and unseen edges with a kreosote based, black fence paint that I use here on the farm. I love the color of your truck in your avatar. Looks like the orange that GM used on the 'vettes and Avalanches? Any other pics?

06-03-2012, 04:51 PM	#23
harold64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ortonville michigan Posts: 151	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS what do you guys use to get that shine on your beds? ive put 6 coats of poly on my boards. they never shined as much as yours! please tell me the procedure. im redoing mine this week so any advise will help. i will not be taking it apart if this info helps. thanks in advance for the help.

06-03-2012, 05:23 PM	#24
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS Buff it out Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Fuzzy

06-03-2012, 06:31 PM	#25
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Newest Pictures of WOOD BEDS walnut in my truck before i had it painted....sadly while i was at college someone laid a bottle of brake fluid in it that leaked and ruined a board Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

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