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67C10Step · 07-30-2021, 12:00 PM

OK, I've been testing colors for my bed wood recently and think I finally found what I may move forward with. Picture included with my inspiration. Wanted something a bit different but would still work with whatever color I may choose for the truck down the road.

**72afr** · 07-30-2021, 05:05 PM

Obviously this is all subjective, but I think that color looks great! The only hang-up being that it might clash against a bright red or orange.

67C10Step · 07-30-2021, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 72afr

Obviously this is all subjective, but I think that color looks great! The only hang-up being that it might clash against a bright red or orange.

Thank you. While I don’t know exactly what color I’ll go with I do know orange or reds are out. I’ve waffles from a color close to the stock vermillion to medium blue to root beer brown.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-30-2021, 08:49 PM

Picking colors is one of the hardest things to do after spending all the time and money rebuilding these old trucks and picking the wrong colors can turn bad real quick . I keep falling into the project creep trap and consider different colors weekly , I have a set of Ash and a set of Black Walnut which do I use on what truck ?

67C10Step · 07-30-2021, 09:39 PM

Grumpy,
Ah, black walnut is one of my favorites. My grandfather worked exclusively in black walnut and had me turning it on a lathe by the age of nine. I can still tell it when I smell it.

Tough decisions but I’m guessing dark wood in light colored truck and light wood in dark? I don’t know, I’d change my mind a dozen times.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-30-2021, 10:10 PM

I think what I'm going to do is use the method Foose did by making my own stain thinning the 503 green paint using acetone and the Ash bed wood with a bone smooth high gloss clear over it , I'm thinking it will really show off the grain , be the perfect match to the paint and something you don't see on every other truck .

Foose bed video start at 6:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUixj8egCNM

**Grumpy old man** · 07-31-2021, 05:35 AM

That was last night ...Today all that could change !

72c20customcamper · 07-31-2021, 08:39 AM

I tried the body color mixed with acetone . Didnt care for it as my truck is saddle poly looked fake

07-30-2021, 12:00 PM	#1
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Bed Wood Finish OK, I've been testing colors for my bed wood recently and think I finally found what I may move forward with. Picture included with my inspiration. Wanted something a bit different but would still work with whatever color I may choose for the truck down the road. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

07-30-2021, 05:05 PM	#2
72afr Beep! Beep! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 282	Re: Bed Wood Finish Obviously this is all subjective, but I think that color looks great! The only hang-up being that it might clash against a bright red or orange. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler)

07-30-2021, 08:49 PM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Bed Wood Finish Picking colors is one of the hardest things to do after spending all the time and money rebuilding these old trucks and picking the wrong colors can turn bad real quick . I keep falling into the project creep trap and consider different colors weekly , I have a set of Ash and a set of Black Walnut which do I use on what truck ? Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-30-2021, 09:39 PM	#5
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: Bed Wood Finish Grumpy, Ah, black walnut is one of my favorites. My grandfather worked exclusively in black walnut and had me turning it on a lathe by the age of nine. I can still tell it when I smell it. Tough decisions but I’m guessing dark wood in light colored truck and light wood in dark? I don’t know, I’d change my mind a dozen times. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

07-30-2021, 10:10 PM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Bed Wood Finish I think what I'm going to do is use the method Foose did by making my own stain thinning the 503 green paint using acetone and the Ash bed wood with a bone smooth high gloss clear over it , I'm thinking it will really show off the grain , be the perfect match to the paint and something you don't see on every other truck . Foose bed video start at 6:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUixj8egCNM __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-31-2021, 05:35 AM	#7
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Bed Wood Finish That was last night ...Today all that could change ! __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-31-2021, 08:39 AM	#8
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,791	Re: Bed Wood Finish I tried the body color mixed with acetone . Didnt care for it as my truck is saddle poly looked fake Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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