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dos0711 · 10-12-2011, 07:44 AM

There are plenty of stained wood beds...I want to see some pics of painted wood beds. I'm thinking of doing mine in red with charcoal colored metal strips. Please post some pics!!

PanelDeland · 10-12-2011, 08:45 AM

No pics but you might also consider a darker red stain with the charcoal strips.Seems like you could keep the woodgrain look with a twist.

**special-K** · 10-12-2011, 10:21 AM

I'm thinking to thin my body color to a stain

justplainray · 10-12-2011, 12:08 PM

I painted mine the same paint as the body

the oak was very badly weathered
it was either paint it or new lumber

justplainray

wicky · 10-12-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

No pics but you might also consider a darker red stain with the charcoal strips.Seems like you could keep the woodgrain look with a twist.

X2 or spray a candy over it so u can keep the grain
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peglegs · 10-12-2011, 11:21 PM

I used the same paint that i sprayed my truck with, seal first then rub in paint use the same line to finish, looks easy but took a little pactice to keep a wet edge, try out on scraps first to see if you want this. You may not see it in my photo but some thought the blue on the natural wood had that "treated" lumber look so i wouldnt do a blue again.

Another variation would be to thin out your color and tone the surface before or after you do the seal/color rub clear seal each step

longbed67 · 10-13-2011, 12:03 AM

Why is there a pic of a Found On Road Dead on a chevy forum!!!!

ha ha j/k my first truck was a ford I really dont have anything against them I just like picking

SS Tim · 10-13-2011, 12:25 AM

As much a prefer stock looking trucks, this is one that caught my eye. I'd use brushed stainless to tone it down just a bit while still preventing rust.

bobs409 · 10-13-2011, 06:39 AM

WoW Tim. That caught both of my eyes!

I am in the process of doing mine but have no intentions of making it look as nice as the one above.

I took some blue paint from my 69 Chevelle and thinned it out and rubbed it on with a rag into the wood until I got the color I wanted.

I am using just pressure treated decking boards and will not clear coat as I use my truck to haul car parts all the time. I do have the stainless strips, they are just waiting for me to find the time to actually install them.

Here's mine as it sits:

*stich626* · 10-13-2011, 08:09 AM

why not just tint the ploy .. it'll keep the grain , and only be one step..

**LockDoc** · 10-13-2011, 08:21 AM

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Here is the stock bed on my '70 Chevy.

LockDoc

dos0711 · 10-13-2011, 08:54 AM

FINALLY! A painted bed! Thank you! Anyone else with a painted bed? Please post a pic...looking for color combos...painted combos.

cdowns · 10-13-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I'm thinking to thin my body color to a stain

that wood b what i'd try

sameyrasmea72 · 10-13-2011, 09:44 AM

pic.

OJ1988 · 10-13-2011, 10:42 AM

I have plenty of blue dye left over from this guitar,

I've thoguht about using it for my bed as well.

blkcorvair · 10-13-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

pic.

Thats Purdy!

I just have a thing for the Painted wood the way it was.

MacGyver72 · 10-13-2011, 03:24 PM

Don't you have to first treat the wood with linseed oil to get the paint to look like what sameyrasmea72 has? Beautiful finish by the way and I really like the blue that SStim posted as well.

10-12-2011, 07:44 AM	#1
dos0711 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville,Fl Posts: 131	Painted wood beds There are plenty of stained wood beds...I want to see some pics of painted wood beds. I'm thinking of doing mine in red with charcoal colored metal strips. Please post some pics!! __________________ 1972 C-10 Cheyenne Super \| Short Stepside\| 454 ci \| TH400 \| 4:11 rear

10-12-2011, 08:45 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Painted wood beds No pics but you might also consider a darker red stain with the charcoal strips.Seems like you could keep the woodgrain look with a twist. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-12-2011, 10:21 AM	#3
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10-12-2011, 12:08 PM	#4
justplainray Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ansonia, CT Posts: 91	Re: Painted wood beds I painted mine the same paint as the body the oak was very badly weathered it was either paint it or new lumber justplainray

10-12-2011, 11:21 PM	#6
peglegs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: grants pass, oregon Posts: 390	Re: Painted wood beds I used the same paint that i sprayed my truck with, seal first then rub in paint use the same line to finish, looks easy but took a little pactice to keep a wet edge, try out on scraps first to see if you want this. You may not see it in my photo but some thought the blue on the natural wood had that "treated" lumber look so i wouldnt do a blue again. Another variation would be to thin out your color and tone the surface before or after you do the seal/color rub clear seal each step Attached Images __________________ 1990 chevy 4x4 with a 1940 IHC body

10-13-2011, 12:03 AM	#7
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Painted wood beds Why is there a pic of a Found On Road Dead on a chevy forum!!!! ha ha j/k my first truck was a ford I really dont have anything against them I just like picking __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

10-13-2011, 12:25 AM	#8
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Painted wood beds As much a prefer stock looking trucks, this is one that caught my eye. I'd use brushed stainless to tone it down just a bit while still preventing rust. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

10-13-2011, 06:39 AM	#9
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Painted wood beds WoW Tim. That caught both of my eyes! I am in the process of doing mine but have no intentions of making it look as nice as the one above. I took some blue paint from my 69 Chevelle and thinned it out and rubbed it on with a rag into the wood until I got the color I wanted. I am using just pressure treated decking boards and will not clear coat as I use my truck to haul car parts all the time. I do have the stainless strips, they are just waiting for me to find the time to actually install them. Here's mine as it sits: Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-13-2011, 08:09 AM	#10
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Painted wood beds why not just tint the ploy .. it'll keep the grain , and only be one step..

10-13-2011, 08:21 AM	#11
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,405	Re: Painted wood beds - Here is the stock bed on my '70 Chevy. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-13-2011, 08:54 AM	#12
dos0711 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville,Fl Posts: 131	Re: Painted wood beds FINALLY! A painted bed! Thank you! Anyone else with a painted bed? Please post a pic...looking for color combos...painted combos. __________________ 1972 C-10 Cheyenne Super \| Short Stepside\| 454 ci \| TH400 \| 4:11 rear

10-13-2011, 09:44 AM	#14
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Painted wood beds pic. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

10-13-2011, 10:42 AM	#15
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: Painted wood beds I have plenty of blue dye left over from this guitar, I've thoguht about using it for my bed as well. __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-13-2011, 03:24 PM	#17
MacGyver72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greencastle, IN Posts: 132	Re: Painted wood beds Don't you have to first treat the wood with linseed oil to get the paint to look like what sameyrasmea72 has? Beautiful finish by the way and I really like the blue that SStim posted as well.



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