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SBPage1 · 02-05-2019, 09:29 PM

Getting ready to purchase a 1961 C30 Chevy Stake bed. 1owner truck, all original. When you look at the bed, the wood is original and in great shape, so I want to retain it. I know that back then the color was black. Does anyone know if that was a stain or paint? I've searched the web and can't find a thing on it.

Thanks

Pontiacgurudan · 02-05-2019, 11:30 PM

I know the regular beds were painted, not sure about the flat beds but I would imagine they were done the same way.

oem4me · 02-06-2019, 01:45 AM

Paint on standard bedwood. For sure paint on every original truck I have seen 62-66, and no reason to think 60-61 would be any different. Not flat, not gloss, but somewhere in between.

ACK · 02-06-2019, 06:18 PM

Original beds were treated with linseed oil tinted with lampblack. The FAQ section might have info or search the forum or Google it for more info. Mar-K did an interesting piece showing the long term durability of different paints and varnishes used on bed wood, you can find it here under "Bed Wood, Bed Strips, Angle Strips."

**The Rocknrod** · 02-06-2019, 07:07 PM

Here is a thread that shows the original black paint and left over masking - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=671048&page=5
Shows the date stamp on the wood on page 6.

SBPage1 · 02-06-2019, 10:31 PM

Thanks gang...really appreciate the help!! I got this truck from the original family. Stakes and wood on bed are all original and in great shape. This truck has been garage kept for 58 years. Pretty amazing find.

Thanks again

**Captainfab** · 02-07-2019, 12:11 AM

Yes that is an amazingly nice truck! Please post some more pics.

**mongocanfly** · 02-07-2019, 12:43 AM

Very nice find...

oem4me · 02-07-2019, 01:01 AM

Looking good! Is that a repaint? What does the paint code say on the trim tag?

**60-66** · 02-10-2019, 01:02 PM

On the C30 stake beds , heres my 1960 C30 with 502 original miles , its actually of the original key but the contrast between the steel and wood is also shown. Not sure whats protecting the wood but its not painted like pickups. The bed strips are painted like the outer bed rails. Nice 1961 by the way !

SBPage1 · 02-10-2019, 05:51 PM

Now that is cool!! Thanks for replying!!

My 61's paint job is about 30 years old.

jbgroby · 02-11-2019, 10:30 AM

Based on information tested by Mar-K, I followed their direction and painted my bed wood with 2 coats of POR-15 followed by 2 coats of Behr Exterior Grade Semi-Gloss Black. the finish has held up very well, but she is garaged.

SBPage1 · 02-11-2019, 12:59 PM

WOW! Now that is gorgeous and what a good looking truck!!

Thanks for the assist and input!!

**straight6chevyguy** · 02-11-2019, 04:07 PM

Sweet c30!

SBPage1 · 02-12-2019, 08:31 PM

Yes...its a repaint. Paint job is about 30 years old. There is something to be said about keeping these old trucks inside garages. This truck has been garage kept for 58 years. Bed wood and stake racks are all original wood. Pretty amazing find for sure. Thanks for the reply!

SBPage1 · 03-08-2019, 09:31 PM

707 Is the paint code. The paint job is actually about 38 years old. Original owners son painted it and did a really great job.

02-05-2019, 09:29 PM	#1
SBPage1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Nashville Posts: 62	Original Truck Bed Paint Getting ready to purchase a 1961 C30 Chevy Stake bed. 1owner truck, all original. When you look at the bed, the wood is original and in great shape, so I want to retain it. I know that back then the color was black. Does anyone know if that was a stain or paint? I've searched the web and can't find a thing on it. Thanks

02-05-2019, 11:30 PM	#2
Pontiacgurudan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Desoto mo Posts: 106	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint I know the regular beds were painted, not sure about the flat beds but I would imagine they were done the same way.

02-06-2019, 01:45 AM	#3
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint Paint on standard bedwood. For sure paint on every original truck I have seen 62-66, and no reason to think 60-61 would be any different. Not flat, not gloss, but somewhere in between.

02-06-2019, 06:18 PM	#4
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 540	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint Original beds were treated with linseed oil tinted with lampblack. The FAQ section might have info or search the forum or Google it for more info. Mar-K did an interesting piece showing the long term durability of different paints and varnishes used on bed wood, you can find it here under "Bed Wood, Bed Strips, Angle Strips." __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.

02-06-2019, 07:07 PM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint Here is a thread that shows the original black paint and left over masking - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=671048&page=5 Shows the date stamp on the wood on page 6. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-06-2019, 10:31 PM	#6
SBPage1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Nashville Posts: 62	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint Thanks gang...really appreciate the help!! I got this truck from the original family. Stakes and wood on bed are all original and in great shape. This truck has been garage kept for 58 years. Pretty amazing find. Thanks again Attached Images

02-07-2019, 12:11 AM	#7
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02-07-2019, 12:43 AM	#8
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02-07-2019, 01:01 AM	#9
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint Looking good! Is that a repaint? What does the paint code say on the trim tag?

02-10-2019, 01:02 PM	#10
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint On the C30 stake beds , heres my 1960 C30 with 502 original miles , its actually of the original key but the contrast between the steel and wood is also shown. Not sure whats protecting the wood but its not painted like pickups. The bed strips are painted like the outer bed rails. Nice 1961 by the way ! __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

02-10-2019, 05:51 PM	#11
SBPage1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Nashville Posts: 62	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint Now that is cool!! Thanks for replying!! My 61's paint job is about 30 years old.

02-11-2019, 10:30 AM	#12
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint Based on information tested by Mar-K, I followed their direction and painted my bed wood with 2 coats of POR-15 followed by 2 coats of Behr Exterior Grade Semi-Gloss Black. the finish has held up very well, but she is garaged. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 02-11-2019 at 02:08 PM. Reason: add picture

02-11-2019, 12:59 PM	#13
SBPage1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Nashville Posts: 62	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint WOW! Now that is gorgeous and what a good looking truck!! Thanks for the assist and input!!

02-11-2019, 04:07 PM	#14
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 913	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint Sweet c30! __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

02-12-2019, 08:31 PM	#15
SBPage1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Nashville Posts: 62	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint Yes...its a repaint. Paint job is about 30 years old. There is something to be said about keeping these old trucks inside garages. This truck has been garage kept for 58 years. Bed wood and stake racks are all original wood. Pretty amazing find for sure. Thanks for the reply!



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03-08-2019, 09:31 PM	#16
SBPage1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Nashville Posts: 62	Re: Original Truck Bed Paint 707 Is the paint code. The paint job is actually about 38 years old. Original owners son painted it and did a really great job.

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