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Dec 29, 2011 | 06:04 PM

littlecobra1977

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Image Question for FTE

To start I have a 79 F250, theres no bed on it, Im making a wood flatbed for it. I have the main frame all set up and lagged, screwed and botled together. The frame is painted gloss black. Heres where I wanted a few oppinions on. The top boards I was thinking gloss black as well, but Im thinking of gloss white now, as to not go over kill on gloss black like most people do. Heres the idea I have for the truck, I am going to paint the inside of the cab gloss black, and the outside gloss white, when I get the paints gathered. The windows will be tinted, no chrome on it, only the grill shell will be left original color. Rims are black, the bumbers are gloss black. Thinking of painting the door handles white as well.
I just want a few other ideas, I understand it is MY truck but any ideas or thoughts other wise would help me decide.
I really appretiate any replys or ideas all of you would have. Thank you.

Dec 29, 2011 | 06:13 PM

mikeo0o0o0

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Personally I don't like painted wood.
IMHO Black for the bed would be too much black unless you're going for the "stealth" look, then it should be flat or suede black along with the rest of the exterior. White I think would be too much contrast, sorta slaps you in the face.
I would stain or varnish the wood a darker color using a satin finish.

Dec 29, 2011 | 06:44 PM

littlecobra1977

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I was thinking of staining the top boards but to me staining seems to be for high class type rides, which this is not. I dont want a whole black truck, I have a black 80s bronco and that thing gets toasty to the touch in a short time in the sun.

Dec 29, 2011 | 06:49 PM

HIO Silver

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I suggest a penetrating ebony stain like Minwax #2718. It'll let a bit of the grain show through and easy to touch up if it gets gouged.

Dec 29, 2011 | 09:20 PM

MAULMAUL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HIO Silver

I suggest a penetrating ebony stain like Minwax #2718. It'll let a bit of the grain show through and easy to touch up if it gets gouged.

I was thinking the same thing while reading this. The black stain would look great.

Dec 30, 2011 | 06:42 AM

hickory1991

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I would consider the dark ebony stain also. You should consider a good marine varnish with UV protection over it to prevent sun from eating it up too fast.