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kevintm2 · 01-03-2010, 07:07 PM

Im doing a frame off and have painted all pieces and finished sealing the wood. I'm ready to start assembly but need to know where to start, are there any tricks? I've invested to much to screw this up :-)

VA72C10 · 01-03-2010, 07:24 PM

I'll be doing my longbed soon so I'm interested as well...have you checked Mark-K or GMC paul's websites for info?

VA72C10 · 01-03-2010, 07:27 PM

Just checked Mark-K and they give the instructions free when you buy something....maybe someone here can scan them...

nibs · 01-03-2010, 07:32 PM

Im gonna say it depends on how you are planning on storing this truck. You could go out and get a real nice hi-gloss varnish, if the thing only comes out on nice days. Im not sure how well they do with weather. There has to be a place that makes a weather resistant hi-gloss finish...

kevintm2 · 01-03-2010, 07:41 PM

VA72C10- Thanks for the GMC Pauls site. Good info that will also help when I do my 55 in the future.
nibs- I used an oil based marine gloss spar urethane that Im hoping will weather well. Truck will be exposed to Arizona sun but little rain.

rsavage · 01-03-2010, 08:40 PM

Just as an FYI,
If the wood finish is exposed to harsh sun (UV), the finish can lift in a short time. When I restore boats, I put a minimum of 10 coats of good marine varnish like Epiphanes (has UV blockers) on the decking. Then, if exposed to harsh sun for a season, another single coat is done at the beginning of the next boating season.

kevintm2 · 01-04-2010, 10:08 PM

rsavage- what grit do you sand between finishes? I'm using 220 and on my third coat now.

Sammy · 01-04-2010, 10:29 PM

Two years ago I put 5 coats of marine varnish on my floor. And the truck is mostly garaged. This summer I will be applying at least 3 more coats. And I just lightly sanded the wood between coats. The marine stuff is really thick and they don't recommend thinning it either. If I put 10 coats of the stuff i got on it, it would have been 1/8 inch thick. But overall it has held up real well. Very seldom seen much more than the sun and a few sprinkles once or twice and overspray from pressure washing the truck I guess.

Sammy · 01-04-2010, 10:34 PM

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rsavage · 01-04-2010, 11:28 PM

KevinTM2,
220 works well. The last couple of coats I use a 320. Tack well between coats and use a real bristle brush with real varnish. bristle brushes are expensive compared to man made and you don't let them dry out - they are hung in thinner. Dust is your enemy in varnishing as it takes awhile to "set". Any dust in the air will find its way to varnished wood.
Sammy your bed looks great.

rsavage · 01-04-2010, 11:35 PM

Here's a photo of the Chriscraft 17' Utility I restored. Photo was at the Clayton Boat Show. I sold it last year. Currently restoring a 56 Lyman.

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unclewatts · 01-04-2010, 11:45 PM

I used 6 coats of Man o' War Spar Varnish and I used steel wool between each coat. Came out great.

Sammy · 01-05-2010, 07:46 PM

Thanks. I 2nd the dust issues. And don't shake the varnish, stir let it set for a few minutes before coating.

71 super · 01-05-2010, 09:23 PM

Original question, place the side pieces along the wheel tub first, then the section with the cut out, and then work to the middle, the boards will have alot of space so the middle is easy. This is for a fleetside by the way, step side lay boards from side to middle. Good luck.

01-03-2010, 07:07 PM	#1
kevintm2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Goodyear arizona Posts: 7	67 fleet short box wood Im doing a frame off and have painted all pieces and finished sealing the wood. I'm ready to start assembly but need to know where to start, are there any tricks? I've invested to much to screw this up :-)

01-03-2010, 07:24 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 67 fleet short box wood I'll be doing my longbed soon so I'm interested as well...have you checked Mark-K or GMC paul's websites for info? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-03-2010, 07:27 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 67 fleet short box wood Just checked Mark-K and they give the instructions free when you buy something....maybe someone here can scan them... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-03-2010, 07:32 PM	#4
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: 67 fleet short box wood Im gonna say it depends on how you are planning on storing this truck. You could go out and get a real nice hi-gloss varnish, if the thing only comes out on nice days. Im not sure how well they do with weather. There has to be a place that makes a weather resistant hi-gloss finish...

01-03-2010, 07:41 PM	#5
kevintm2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Goodyear arizona Posts: 7	Re: 67 fleet short box wood VA72C10- Thanks for the GMC Pauls site. Good info that will also help when I do my 55 in the future. nibs- I used an oil based marine gloss spar urethane that Im hoping will weather well. Truck will be exposed to Arizona sun but little rain.

01-03-2010, 08:40 PM	#6
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: 67 fleet short box wood Just as an FYI, If the wood finish is exposed to harsh sun (UV), the finish can lift in a short time. When I restore boats, I put a minimum of 10 coats of good marine varnish like Epiphanes (has UV blockers) on the decking. Then, if exposed to harsh sun for a season, another single coat is done at the beginning of the next boating season. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-04-2010, 10:08 PM	#7
kevintm2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Goodyear arizona Posts: 7	Re: 67 fleet short box wood rsavage- what grit do you sand between finishes? I'm using 220 and on my third coat now.

01-04-2010, 10:29 PM	#8
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 67 fleet short box wood Two years ago I put 5 coats of marine varnish on my floor. And the truck is mostly garaged. This summer I will be applying at least 3 more coats. And I just lightly sanded the wood between coats. The marine stuff is really thick and they don't recommend thinning it either. If I put 10 coats of the stuff i got on it, it would have been 1/8 inch thick. But overall it has held up real well. Very seldom seen much more than the sun and a few sprinkles once or twice and overspray from pressure washing the truck I guess. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-04-2010, 10:34 PM	#9
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 67 fleet short box wood pic Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-04-2010, 11:28 PM	#10
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: 67 fleet short box wood KevinTM2, 220 works well. The last couple of coats I use a 320. Tack well between coats and use a real bristle brush with real varnish. bristle brushes are expensive compared to man made and you don't let them dry out - they are hung in thinner. Dust is your enemy in varnishing as it takes awhile to "set". Any dust in the air will find its way to varnished wood. Sammy your bed looks great. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-04-2010, 11:35 PM	#11
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: 67 fleet short box wood Here's a photo of the Chriscraft 17' Utility I restored. Photo was at the Clayton Boat Show. I sold it last year. Currently restoring a 56 Lyman. "" __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7 Last edited by rsavage; 01-04-2010 at 11:36 PM.

01-04-2010, 11:45 PM	#12
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: 67 fleet short box wood I used 6 coats of Man o' War Spar Varnish and I used steel wool between each coat. Came out great. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

01-05-2010, 07:46 PM	#13
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 67 fleet short box wood Thanks. I 2nd the dust issues. And don't shake the varnish, stir let it set for a few minutes before coating. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-05-2010, 09:23 PM	#14
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: 67 fleet short box wood Original question, place the side pieces along the wheel tub first, then the section with the cut out, and then work to the middle, the boards will have alot of space so the middle is easy. This is for a fleetside by the way, step side lay boards from side to middle. Good luck. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle



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