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squirel · 11-20-2009, 01:50 AM

Before during and after pictures

Leo70 · 11-20-2009, 02:07 AM

That looks sweet... Isnt amazing how many screws go on that bed though..It took me a while to install mine.

Leo.

CUSTOM_1O · 11-20-2009, 03:11 AM

So im at the stage where im lookin for a woodbed myself but i was wondering if it was easier to put the wood in with the bed laying on the frame or whats your guys opinion

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-20-2009, 11:50 AM

Wow very nice the rest of the truck looks pretty nice also..

scott72 · 11-20-2009, 12:59 PM

Damn,

That does look nice....

Is that the oak replacements or pine?

**70cst** · 11-20-2009, 01:07 PM

WOW squirel ... That is very nice work.

squirel · 11-20-2009, 02:04 PM

Thanks Guys
Custom 10 it is easier doing it on the frame
Scott 72 IT is oak and stainless strips. One coat of stain and 10 coats of clear and I sanded between each coat turned out like glass

*vegaschevy* · 11-20-2009, 02:35 PM

god I love the wood beds on these trucks!!!!

ges55 · 11-20-2009, 03:51 PM

Sweet!

dan42 · 11-20-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirel

Thanks Guys
Custom 10 it is easier doing it on the frame
Scott 72 IT is oak and stainless strips. One coat of stain and 10 coats of clear and I sanded between each coat turned out like glass

I'm in the middle of mine as well. Why is it easier to do on the truck?

Hellbent · 11-20-2009, 04:46 PM

Nice and shiny... looks sweet!

squirel · 11-20-2009, 04:49 PM

Most of the wood kits do not have pre-drilled holes so you need it on the frame so you know were to drill the holes for the bolts that go through the frame

squirel · 11-20-2009, 09:53 PM

In the picture below you can see that when I put the bed together I used scrap pieces of 1x4 on all four corners to temporary hold it in place while I got the box all squared up and the bolts tight.

**72 Super** · 11-20-2009, 09:58 PM

what a big difference,looks great!

squirel · 11-20-2009, 10:11 PM

The old floor had so many holes in it I could not use it. Now this floor is so shinney I may be afraid to put anything in it and scratch it all up

unclewatts · 11-21-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirel

The old floor had so many holes in it I could not use it. Now this floor is so shinney I may be afraid to put anything in it and scratch it all up

Same thing happened to me when I did mine. But you know what's great? Somebody asks me to help them move because I got a pickup and I just walk them over to my truck and say "See that? now you understand why I won't help you move."

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-21-2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by unclewatts

Same thing happened to me when I did mine. But you know what's great? Somebody asks me to help them move because I got a pickup and I just walk them over to my truck and say "See that? now you understand why I won't help you move."

MOST excellent side benefit.

After I do the bed in my '46 I intend to carry a rolled up piece of carpet so that if I need to carry something unexpectedly I can put it carpet side down and not have to worry about it.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-21-2009, 01:59 AM

By the way Squirel, what polyurethane (I assume) did you use? I assume you used some kind of Natural stain just to bring the grain out but I keep hearing to use a true marine quality urethane for the extra UV protection that will keep the Sun from eating it up.

leh72super1500 · 11-21-2009, 07:18 PM

Hello fellow Calgarian. Nice work!! I will be tackling mine very soon. How did you finish the underside?

Mayo · 11-21-2009, 09:11 PM

Very nice. My truck could use a new wood floor(I got plywood screwed to the original wood right now) but I am afraid it would be too nice and I would ruin it by hauling stuff. Another reason I haven't done the wood in my truck is the price. Those kits seem pretty expensive, does anyone know how much cheaper it is if you buy lumber and cut it to fit yourself?

squirel · 11-21-2009, 10:19 PM

Dan in Pasadena I have a carpenter buddy that swears by Varathane diamond wood finish outdoor with UV protection he uses it on everything. So Used that so if it fails I can blame him lol. I also used varathane wood stain.

leh72super1500 The underside is exactly like the top side I drilled all the holes in the wood then disassembled the wood stained and cleared both top and bottom. It looks really neat laying under the truck and seeing all that shinny wood

rsavage · 11-21-2009, 10:28 PM

Nice work. I restored a 52 Chriscraft and I am currently doing a 56 Lyman. I know the pains you have to take to get that nice of finish. 10 coats is what you need for it to hold up, especially if it sits in sun. Looks great!

**thelonerife** · 11-22-2009, 03:49 PM

I'll be getting a bed delivered in pieces Tues. that has longbed cross sills. I see the 1st pic that has them installed. Is that all of them that is required?

squirel · 11-23-2009, 08:15 PM

I really do not know if there is any difference in the amount of cross braces between long and short bed but somebody on here will know

longhorn70gmc · 11-24-2009, 03:47 AM

Very Nice, My bed should be here soon for my Longhorn. I will use what you did on mine, thanks for the scoop on it.

11-20-2009, 01:50 AM	#1
squirel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 198	wood floor installed pictures Before during and after pictures Attached Images __________________ In some foreign language "merge" means to stop and turn your head left. My build page http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/

11-20-2009, 02:07 AM	#2
Leo70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverside California Posts: 160	Re: wood floor installed pictures That looks sweet... Isnt amazing how many screws go on that bed though..It took me a while to install mine. Leo. __________________ Leo70 1970 Chevy Shortbed 1956 Chevy 210 Post 1963 Chevy Impala SS Rag..SOLD!

11-20-2009, 03:11 AM	#3
CUSTOM_1O HaV0KSR559<~~~ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 151	Re: wood floor installed pictures So im at the stage where im lookin for a woodbed myself but i was wondering if it was easier to put the wood in with the bed laying on the frame or whats your guys opinion __________________ ...1969_CUSTOM_1O FLEETSIDE_LONGBED V8_THREE-FIFTY [COMPLETE-EDELBROCK] [PERFORMANCE-SERIES] [CAM_CARB_MANIFOLD] ...TURBO-400_TRANNY... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363372

11-20-2009, 11:50 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: wood floor installed pictures Wow very nice the rest of the truck looks pretty nice also.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-20-2009, 12:59 PM	#5
scott72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bayfield, CO Posts: 187	Re: wood floor installed pictures Damn, That does look nice.... Is that the oak replacements or pine?

11-20-2009, 01:07 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: wood floor installed pictures WOW squirel ... That is very nice work. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-20-2009, 02:04 PM	#7
squirel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 198	Re: wood floor installed pictures Thanks Guys Custom 10 it is easier doing it on the frame Scott 72 IT is oak and stainless strips. One coat of stain and 10 coats of clear and I sanded between each coat turned out like glass __________________ In some foreign language "merge" means to stop and turn your head left. My build page http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/

11-20-2009, 02:35 PM	#8
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: wood floor installed pictures god I love the wood beds on these trucks!!!!

11-20-2009, 03:51 PM	#9
ges55 BLACK SATIN Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canton, IL Posts: 266	Re: wood floor installed pictures Sweet! __________________ 67 C10 Fleetside LWB-283, 3 on the tree,power assisted steering, father-in-law bought it new 67 C20 Fleetside LWB-'85 305 V8 (original was 250 6 cyl), Holley 600 carb, full length Hedman headers, dual exhaust behind the back wheels, 4 spd , manual steering 85 C10 Silverado- 305ci

11-20-2009, 04:46 PM	#11
Hellbent Don't blame the messenger Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 318	Re: wood floor installed pictures Nice and shiny... looks sweet! __________________ On the Level Just a guy with a hammer and a grinder. OH!, and an HOA- enough said...: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372525 "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge while others just gargle."

11-20-2009, 04:49 PM	#12
squirel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 198	Re: wood floor installed pictures Most of the wood kits do not have pre-drilled holes so you need it on the frame so you know were to drill the holes for the bolts that go through the frame __________________ In some foreign language "merge" means to stop and turn your head left. My build page http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/

11-20-2009, 09:53 PM	#13
squirel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 198	Re: wood floor installed pictures In the picture below you can see that when I put the bed together I used scrap pieces of 1x4 on all four corners to temporary hold it in place while I got the box all squared up and the bolts tight. Attached Images __________________ In some foreign language "merge" means to stop and turn your head left. My build page http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/

11-20-2009, 09:58 PM	#14
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: wood floor installed pictures what a big difference,looks great! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

11-20-2009, 10:11 PM	#15
squirel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 198	Re: wood floor installed pictures The old floor had so many holes in it I could not use it. Now this floor is so shinney I may be afraid to put anything in it and scratch it all up __________________ In some foreign language "merge" means to stop and turn your head left. My build page http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/

11-21-2009, 01:59 AM	#18
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,338	Re: wood floor installed pictures By the way Squirel, what polyurethane (I assume) did you use? I assume you used some kind of Natural stain just to bring the grain out but I keep hearing to use a true marine quality urethane for the extra UV protection that will keep the Sun from eating it up.



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11-21-2009, 07:18 PM	#19
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: wood floor installed pictures Hello fellow Calgarian. Nice work!! I will be tackling mine very soon. How did you finish the underside? __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

11-21-2009, 09:11 PM	#20
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: wood floor installed pictures Very nice. My truck could use a new wood floor(I got plywood screwed to the original wood right now) but I am afraid it would be too nice and I would ruin it by hauling stuff. Another reason I haven't done the wood in my truck is the price. Those kits seem pretty expensive, does anyone know how much cheaper it is if you buy lumber and cut it to fit yourself? __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

11-21-2009, 10:19 PM	#21
squirel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 198	Re: wood floor installed pictures Dan in Pasadena I have a carpenter buddy that swears by Varathane diamond wood finish outdoor with UV protection he uses it on everything. So Used that so if it fails I can blame him lol. I also used varathane wood stain. leh72super1500 The underside is exactly like the top side I drilled all the holes in the wood then disassembled the wood stained and cleared both top and bottom. It looks really neat laying under the truck and seeing all that shinny wood __________________ In some foreign language "merge" means to stop and turn your head left. My build page http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/

11-21-2009, 10:28 PM	#22
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: wood floor installed pictures Nice work. I restored a 52 Chriscraft and I am currently doing a 56 Lyman. I know the pains you have to take to get that nice of finish. 10 coats is what you need for it to hold up, especially if it sits in sun. Looks great!

11-22-2009, 03:49 PM	#23
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: wood floor installed pictures I'll be getting a bed delivered in pieces Tues. that has longbed cross sills. I see the 1st pic that has them installed. Is that all of them that is required? __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

11-23-2009, 08:15 PM	#24
squirel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 198	Re: wood floor installed pictures I really do not know if there is any difference in the amount of cross braces between long and short bed but somebody on here will know __________________ In some foreign language "merge" means to stop and turn your head left. My build page http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/

11-24-2009, 03:47 AM	#25
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: wood floor installed pictures Very Nice, My bed should be here soon for my Longhorn. I will use what you did on mine, thanks for the scoop on it. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

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