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**yote1234** · 06-30-2015, 06:08 PM

I worked all week and weekend on the "BED BUILD".
All the oak boards were ......
1) Sanded
2) Dyed 1-coat
3) Stained 2 coats
4) Sanded again
5) Painted satin black 4 coats

Painted Black to simulate "factory" or as close as I could get it. All holes lined up perfectly! And the stainless hardware kit was great! It does show all the dust / dirt and fingerprints.... but im pretty happy with the whole kit from "Bed Wood" and the ease of instulation as well.
don't hold back. after all I did ask for your opinion!
thx,dave

siggyfreud · 06-30-2015, 06:13 PM

Looks awesome! I only hope my bed comes out looking that good by the time I'm done.

I'm really debating how I want to do the bed, as I want it to be nice, but also don't want to cringe at the idea of loading an appliance up in it.

Will this be a cruise/show only truck, or do you plan on hauling things?

markeb01 · 06-30-2015, 06:16 PM

That is really spectacular! Nice and neat without being overly flashy. I like it a lot.

cru_zn_29 · 06-30-2015, 06:21 PM

Dave boy that looks great. The bad part is keeping the dust off. Your truck is coming right along. It's looking soo good it will be hard to drive it and get dirty. Can't wait to see it when finished.

deejaaa1 · 06-30-2015, 06:31 PM

black looks good, nice contrast.

**yote1234** · 06-30-2015, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by siggyfreud

Looks awesome! I only hope my bed comes out looking that good by the time I'm done.

I'm really debating how I want to do the bed, as I want it to be nice, but also don't want to cringe at the idea of loading an appliance up in it.

Will this be a cruise/show only truck, or do you plan on hauling things?

I will haul some things.. like a 68 Honda mini trail. ice chest, ect
not any heavy hauling. but that's why I did the dye and paint, so I could repaint every few years. thx dave

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Originally Posted by markeb01

That is really spectacular! Nice and neat without being overly flashy. I like it a lot.

I thank you very much.

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Originally Posted by cru_zn_29

Dave boy that looks great. The bad part is keeping the dust off. Your truck is coming right along. It's looking soo good it will be hard to drive it and get dirty. Can't wait to see it when finished.

thank you! means a lot coming from you! yea, dust, dirt, not good.
should be done ??? oct/nov. thx again, dave

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Originally Posted by deejaaa1

black looks good, nice contrast.

thank you !!!!

**PGSigns** · 06-30-2015, 07:43 PM

Came out very nice. I like the color alot!
Jimmy

**aerotruk63** · 06-30-2015, 07:52 PM

Looks great and nice variation of original.

'65 chevy lover · 06-30-2015, 08:02 PM

Excellent work!

**DPowers** · 06-30-2015, 08:11 PM

Very nice

**yote1234** · 07-01-2015, 12:17 PM

I Thank you all for the kind words!
**makes it all worth it!!
dave

1963c-10 · 07-01-2015, 01:36 PM

Bed looks great!!!!! Nicely done.

MikeN · 07-01-2015, 02:14 PM

That's awesome! Here's my driver-quality attempt at a similar color scheme from 2007....

par4tom · 07-01-2015, 02:32 PM

That looks great!!!

Gatt65 · 07-01-2015, 03:12 PM

I really like it! Nice, clean look.

Pappyx3! · 07-01-2015, 03:13 PM

Looks Awesome! Nice Work!

oem4me · 07-01-2015, 03:25 PM

Looks great! Nice job. What was behind your decision to leave all the fasteners bright? Only asking because this "variation" from factory is noticeable even from a distance. I do know that paint chipping off all those bolts heads is hard to avoid.

**yote1234** · 07-01-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Bed looks great!!!!! Nicely done.

thank you !

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Originally Posted by MikeN

That's awesome! Here's my driver-quality attempt at a similar color scheme from 2007....

looks very nice! looks like it will hold up very good.

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Originally Posted by par4tom

That looks great!!!

thanks!

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Originally Posted by Gatt65

I really like it! Nice, clean look.

I thank you!

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Looks great! Nice job. What was behind your decision to leave all the fasteners bright? Only asking because this "variation" from factory is noticeable even from a distance. I do know that paint chipping off all those bolts heads is hard to avoid.

yes, the stainless doesn't look factory. but this truck isn't #'s matching anyway. It has a GM Crate 350 / 700r4 drive train. So I thought the stainless would look good. but looking back I wish I had used painted hardware. that way every 5-7 years I could re paint the bed wood, bolts and all. if needed.
Thx for the complement. Dave

Twisted78SS · 07-01-2015, 06:43 PM

That turned out awesome!

I am really liking the black bed wood idea, and decided I am going to give it a try.
I plan to "Ebonize" Ash for mine.
Check out how it makes the wood look..
http://www.woodworkerssource.com/blo...king-projects/

OldChevy61 · 07-01-2015, 07:14 PM

Very nice work.

Mathew21 · 07-01-2015, 07:16 PM

Both look great.

TJ's Chevy · 07-01-2015, 09:20 PM

Good work! Looks good!

Monte's62 · 07-02-2015, 12:01 AM

Dave that looks great. That is the way a bed should look. It looks almost so comfy you could find a pillow and go to sleep!!!

C/10 King · 07-02-2015, 12:59 AM

**60-66** · 07-02-2015, 07:57 AM

Very clean and highly detailed . People will notice this truck for sure ! Nice work !!

06-30-2015, 06:08 PM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	well. what do you think? "Bed Build" I worked all week and weekend on the "BED BUILD". All the oak boards were ...... 1) Sanded 2) Dyed 1-coat 3) Stained 2 coats 4) Sanded again 5) Painted satin black 4 coats Painted Black to simulate "factory" or as close as I could get it. All holes lined up perfectly! And the stainless hardware kit was great! It does show all the dust / dirt and fingerprints.... but im pretty happy with the whole kit from "Bed Wood" and the ease of instulation as well. don't hold back. after all I did ask for your opinion! thx,dave Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

06-30-2015, 06:13 PM	#2
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" Looks awesome! I only hope my bed comes out looking that good by the time I'm done. I'm really debating how I want to do the bed, as I want it to be nice, but also don't want to cringe at the idea of loading an appliance up in it. Will this be a cruise/show only truck, or do you plan on hauling things? __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

06-30-2015, 06:16 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" That is really spectacular! Nice and neat without being overly flashy. I like it a lot. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-30-2015, 06:21 PM	#4
cru_zn_29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joshua Tree Ca. Posts: 719	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" Dave boy that looks great. The bad part is keeping the dust off. Your truck is coming right along. It's looking soo good it will be hard to drive it and get dirty. Can't wait to see it when finished.

06-30-2015, 06:31 PM	#5
deejaaa1 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: texas Posts: 253	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" black looks good, nice contrast.

06-30-2015, 07:43 PM	#7
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" Came out very nice. I like the color alot! Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

06-30-2015, 07:52 PM	#8
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06-30-2015, 08:02 PM	#9
'65 chevy lover Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 536	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" Excellent work!

06-30-2015, 08:11 PM	#10
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" Very nice __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

07-01-2015, 12:17 PM	#11
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" I Thank you all for the kind words! **makes it all worth it!! dave __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

07-01-2015, 01:36 PM	#12
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" Bed looks great!!!!! Nicely done. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

07-01-2015, 02:14 PM	#13
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 805	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" That's awesome! Here's my driver-quality attempt at a similar color scheme from 2007....

07-01-2015, 02:32 PM	#14
par4tom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsburg CA Posts: 581	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" That looks great!!! __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495

07-01-2015, 03:12 PM	#15
Gatt65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" I really like it! Nice, clean look.

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07-01-2015, 03:25 PM	#17
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" Looks great! Nice job. What was behind your decision to leave all the fasteners bright? Only asking because this "variation" from factory is noticeable even from a distance. I do know that paint chipping off all those bolts heads is hard to avoid.

07-01-2015, 06:43 PM	#19
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" That turned out awesome! I am really liking the black bed wood idea, and decided I am going to give it a try. I plan to "Ebonize" Ash for mine. Check out how it makes the wood look.. http://www.woodworkerssource.com/blo...king-projects/ __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

07-01-2015, 07:14 PM	#20
OldChevy61 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NICHOLS SC Posts: 435	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" Very nice work.

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Mathew21 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" Both look great. __________________ It only has original paint once

07-01-2015, 09:20 PM	#22
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" Good work! Looks good! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

07-02-2015, 12:01 AM	#23
Monte's62 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dallas Ga Posts: 308	Re: well. what do you think? "Bed Build" Dave that looks great. That is the way a bed should look. It looks almost so comfy you could find a pillow and go to sleep!!!

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07-02-2015, 07:57 AM	#25
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