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mtdave2 · 05-01-2002, 10:17 AM

anyone found a really good product for putting moistur back into wood? i really dont want to put a laquer on it. im wanting something that i put on 2 or 3 times a year. some kind of oil maybe... anyone know?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-01-2002, 10:20 AM

Linsead oil is a good product that replenishes the wood. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

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cali_surfer · 05-01-2002, 10:45 AM

Without sealing it on all sides, the wood will grey pretty quick. If you keep it oiled it will grey, but will last. Depends on what you're going for. If its a work truck then oil it, if its a weekend cruiser then clearcoat it.

busterwivell · 05-01-2002, 10:51 AM

Can you clearcoat the wood and have it last?

Longhorn Man · 05-01-2002, 11:28 AM

One thing you can do to kill any rot, is to scrub the wood with atni-freeze. THe green stuff will kill teh mold and rot, and then evaporate. It will not stain it either.
(old boater's trick)
Just make sure you do it in the yard of the neighbor...you know, the one with those dogs that keep you up at all hrs of the night.

(and if you don't have neighbors like that, come and borrow MY neighbors yard!)

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cali_surfer · 05-01-2002, 01:56 PM

I sanded/stained my wood and then prepped it for clearcoat. I used automotive clear, 3 coats, and it has held up outstanding!! I wanted a bed that was show quality, and from the couple shows I've been to since getting this thing done, my bed has looked the best by far. It's been 7 or 8 months now with the wood cleared and it appears the same as the day after I shot it.

Woody · 05-01-2002, 02:03 PM

I can still remember Dad putting Linseed Oil on the wood in the bed of his '67 LWB 6 cyc 3 on the tree, Throttle on the dash C-10 Chevy. That was way back in 1969 or 70. I also remember him hating the brakes on it (non-power drums).

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jeepbut · 05-01-2002, 03:27 PM

Dave, make sure you get boiled linseed oil. The raw will mildew if any moisture gets on it. Lyman.

Vince M · 05-01-2002, 04:18 PM

I've also used Danish Oil...I think it has a better finish than Linseed Oil.

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05-01-2002, 10:17 AM	#1
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,528	been asked many times but... bedwood products? anyone found a really good product for putting moistur back into wood? i really dont want to put a laquer on it. im wanting something that i put on 2 or 3 times a year. some kind of oil maybe... anyone know? __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

05-01-2002, 10:20 AM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Linsead oil is a good product that replenishes the wood. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com ------------------ Click (Here) to visit our on-line catolog. E-mail me WEHEPP@attbi.com 72 BB Chevy Blazer 72 BB Chevy Short Fleet 72 SB 3/4 Ton 4X4 72 SB 1/2 Ton SWB 4X4 70 BB Chevy Short Step 70 SB Chevy Short Fleet 69 SB Chevy Short Step 68 SB Chevy Short Step 68 BB GMC Long Fleet 67 GMC 1/2 ton Panel "Founder" Classic Heartbeat Pickup Club Olympia, Washington's "Home For Wayword Chevys" www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-01-2002, 10:45 AM	#3
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	Without sealing it on all sides, the wood will grey pretty quick. If you keep it oiled it will grey, but will last. Depends on what you're going for. If its a work truck then oil it, if its a weekend cruiser then clearcoat it. __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

05-01-2002, 10:51 AM	#4
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Can you clearcoat the wood and have it last? __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-01-2002, 01:56 PM	#6
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	I sanded/stained my wood and then prepped it for clearcoat. I used automotive clear, 3 coats, and it has held up outstanding!! I wanted a bed that was show quality, and from the couple shows I've been to since getting this thing done, my bed has looked the best by far. It's been 7 or 8 months now with the wood cleared and it appears the same as the day after I shot it. __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

05-01-2002, 11:28 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	One thing you can do to kill any rot, is to scrub the wood with atni-freeze. THe green stuff will kill teh mold and rot, and then evaporate. It will not stain it either. (old boater's trick) Just make sure you do it in the yard of the neighbor...you know, the one with those dogs that keep you up at all hrs of the night. (and if you don't have neighbors like that, come and borrow MY neighbors yard!) ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

05-01-2002, 02:03 PM	#7
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	I can still remember Dad putting Linseed Oil on the wood in the bed of his '67 LWB 6 cyc 3 on the tree, Throttle on the dash C-10 Chevy. That was way back in 1969 or 70. I also remember him hating the brakes on it (non-power drums). ------------------ Woody '69 Custom-10 Deluxe Short Fleetside,Factory 350cid/TH400,A/C,PS,PB,Carpet Coming soon 700R4, 350 Crate Engine, Pwr Disks...

05-01-2002, 03:27 PM	#8
jeepbut Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 271	Dave, make sure you get boiled linseed oil. The raw will mildew if any moisture gets on it. Lyman.

05-01-2002, 04:18 PM	#9
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	I've also used Danish Oil...I think it has a better finish than Linseed Oil. ------------------ Orlando,FL 72 Chevy 4x4 3/4T CustomCamper w/SB 406 __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.



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