Bed wood
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But we aare gonna bring this up a notch to good ol american native plant of a different color (You may need a truc kto compliment the wood if you were to go natural here) Facts & Myths Osage Orange, Bodock Tree, Wood Fruit
Heavy, Dense, strong, stout, rot resistant, beautiful, in my opinoin, native in the US(fruit tree), and apparently its the top marks for hardness and strength in the US naturally found
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White Oak. The stain color choice is what takes so long. It must have taken me 10 trial runs before I got it right. (Maybe more) I usually like the darker stains, but this was my choice. Lots of coats, and a bunch of clear coats made for boats. Helps with the UV rays. Top and bottom and sides.
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Laughing Gas
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White Oak. The stain color choice is what takes so long. It must have taken me 10 trial runs before I got it right. (Maybe more) I usually like the darker stains, but this was my choice. Lots of coats, and a bunch of clear coats made for boats. Helps with the UV rays. Top and bottom and sides.
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It has a stain on it. That's why I said it took a bunch of time for the choice of the stain color. I bought a whole bunch of small cans and had to do trial and error. The color on the outside of the can and the actual color are two different things. Of course, I used other small pieces of wood for samples to see if I really liked it.
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It has a stain on it. That's why I said it took a bunch of time for the choice of the stain color. I bought a whole bunch of small cans and had to do trial and error. The color on the outside of the can and the actual color are two different things. Of course, I used other small pieces of wood for samples to see if I really liked it.
Im glad you found one tho.
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was it an old growth wood or not so old growth, the amount of absorption and the finish of a stain are very affected by many factors. I for one really REALLY like Cherry, Cedar but my cedar stain on pine wood came out way too red. But the cherry above in this discussion in my opinion comes out too... not like deep enough. but then If i tried a cherry on some old *** oak i have I bet it wouldnt be too bad. depends.
Im glad you found one tho.
Im glad you found one tho.
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back to the question-
what does the aluminum "boards" look like?, cost? what is the goal for the trucks life? restoration? driver? show?
by the way all the wood boards look awesome- definitely gives someone not at that stage something to look forward too
what does the aluminum "boards" look like?, cost? what is the goal for the trucks life? restoration? driver? show?
by the way all the wood boards look awesome- definitely gives someone not at that stage something to look forward too
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Laughing Gas
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what holds the bed down if the large bolts are not used? My old bed didn't have them and I don't want them when i replace the wood. I want mine to look like yours.
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I apologize for the poor picture but if you look at the crossmember in this pic you can see the bolt that has been welded in place.
