Abe's 54 Rebuild Thread
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Abe's 54 Rebuild Thread
Most of you know Old Betsy is in the shop to get some rust fixed, get a new "correct" 53-56 bed, and a repaint. I thought I would start a "Rebuild Thread." Here are some pictures I posted earlier.
Here is a picture taken today of my old bed. I have to get it in the garage where I will take it apart. I plan on using the boards, skid strips and the cross members. I plan on painting the the boards Meadow Green (with exterior house paint) as beds were painted body color when they came out of the factory.
Will keep you all posted as we progress.
Here is a picture taken today of my old bed. I have to get it in the garage where I will take it apart. I plan on using the boards, skid strips and the cross members. I plan on painting the the boards Meadow Green (with exterior house paint) as beds were painted body color when they came out of the factory.
Will keep you all posted as we progress.
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I bought the bed from Mid West Early Ford at the Spring Carlisle last April for $600. I just got the two bed sides, the front panel and the rear cross member. I will use the other cross members from my old bed.
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As soon as possible. In my head I was hoping for May, but he is really moving on it so I got to hustle and get my old bed apart, get my seat out, strip it and paint the frame and get it reupholstered.
So it may be earlier than May!
So it may be earlier than May!
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No doubt painted beds are more durable, but natural wood tones are more attractive. It looks like you plan to drive and use your truck as opposed to a show queen, same as me. With that in mind, 100% Tung oil might be a good choice. I think re-oiling it from time to time would keep it looking good and avoid the dreaded cracking varnish syndrome. And you wouldn't have to worry about scratches from real loads.