02-28-2013, 04:17 PM | #26 |
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WELCOME from paragould arkansas.
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02-28-2013, 05:09 PM | #27 |
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I don't have any wood work planned for the truck right now. I do have plans for a tool box to replace my plastic craftsman box that travels with me when pulling my trailer... I'm tired of having sockets rolling around at every corner and stop...
I also have a few ideas for unique add ons for the truck that I don't think anyone has done before, more or less little accessories that a non gear head brings. I briefly thought about a wood bed, but this is still going to be a wood hauler and furniture delivery truck so I cant justify subjecting a beautiful wood bed to the abuse the bed will most likely see. but if i find a good wood floor bed down the road, who knows. I am planning on turning some rosewood knobs for the shift lever, turn signal, and window knobs. I may see how hard it would be to turn some knobs for the radio and heater. Always interested to hear ideas for other parts that I could make from wood... I plan to color match the interior to the exterior and hopefully do white dash pad, bench and sun visors... not sure about the floor yet, torn between black rubber/vinyl, or matching carpet... definitely some upgrades for a c10 I'm not sure about a bottle opener on the truck... just seems like it would not help if I get pulled over... I've never had a ticket, and don't plan to start now... I'll stick to having a bottle opener handy in the shop for when a the sharp and spinning is done and all that's left is sweeping up... I have a fairly graphic pic of what a powermatic 8" jointer can do to your finger at 8:30 in the AM. leave it to say I took a fat 1/16" off the tip of my left index finger. I got real lucky. |
02-28-2013, 11:51 PM | #28 |
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03-01-2013, 12:25 AM | #29 | |
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Then, generally, everyone gets to enjoy your take on the styling, and sees your individuality as a nice addiition to the truck. To YOUR truck. I say, that because I think that when you work in wood, and there's a tradition of wood floors on these rigs, I'd go for wood. I don't work in wood, but I found a way to reflect the wood heritage of the bed on the cheap. And, hopefully, it doesn't *look* too cheap. MY take on wood elsewhere is the same as the color white in the interior....Too much is too much. I tend to like the stock wood trim that the factory used inside. But "more" (for me) does not equate with "better". A couple of tasty rosewood knobs or handles might be pretty nice. Again, that's just me. Whatever you do will, I'm sure, be tasty.
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03-01-2013, 12:14 PM | #30 |
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Point taken Dollor,
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