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Kootenay64 · 11-30-2020, 11:31 PM

Disassembled the bed wood for a full freshen up of paint to the wood and metal strips to restore to like original color, appears to be original bed wood in fair condition.
Looks to be painted on the bottom side of the bed wood, anyone know if this underside paint would be original build?
Anyone had experience refurbishing this original wood? Any tips?
I know there are plenty of new wood kits out there, my goal is to refinish the boards and paint semi gloss black for ‘factory’ look.
Thanks for advice.

oem4me · 12-01-2020, 02:17 AM

Yes, that does appear like it may be original. It would have been black, all sides. Perhaps the wood was stripped or sanded clean for a clear finish at some point, same time the red was added to the strips?

**jayoldschool** · 12-01-2020, 02:22 PM

Don't think those strips are original, they didn't have square holes.

**nsb29** · 12-01-2020, 03:36 PM

I’m not saying you’re wrong but I think you’re mistaken

Mack B · 12-01-2020, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nsb29

I’m not saying you’re wrong but I think you’re mistaken

If referencing jayoldschool he is correct. See pic.

I’m no expert, but looking at the two rear corner pieces in the first pic, did those pieces have the groove that’s on the edge that goes under the bedside from the factory as these appear? Also one bolt hole appears to not be in a factory place on one of them. Looks like it had a bolt through to the rear cross sill?Again this stuff is just fresh on my mind I’m no expert.

**nsb29** · 12-01-2020, 08:21 PM

My 65 had the oem strips the square holes are so the bolts won’t turn I fought every single one because the square holes were partially rusted as well as the bolt letting them turn

**jayoldschool** · 12-01-2020, 08:42 PM

It's well documented on this forum: the original strips have round holes and use ribbed shank carriage head bolts. Not square holes. Square holes: aftermarket strips.

oem4me · 12-02-2020, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jayoldschool

Don't think those strips are original, they didn't have square holes.

Good eye! It pays to look closely.

Kootenay64 · 12-02-2020, 04:14 PM

Ya I know the strips are not original, they're in WAY too good of shape. Planning to have them sandblasted and painted same color black as the original bed would have been.
Pretty happy that the wood is in decent shape and reusable for being fifty five plus years old. Will plane off a thin bit of material off the top, sand and refinish, at least that's the plan optimistically.
If anyone has any insights I'm all ears!
Thanks for all your input and any tips.

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-02-2020, 07:53 PM

If it's original wood, you might be able to find a date stamp on one of the planks on the top side. After all this time, it might have been sanded off though

**nsb29** · 12-02-2020, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jayoldschool

It's well documented on this forum: the original strips have round holes and use ribbed shank carriage head bolts. Not square holes. Square holes: aftermarket strips.

Well I guess I learned something new all of mine spun and with the Rust I assumed they were square originally like the new ones

**jayoldschool** · 12-02-2020, 09:22 PM

Yep, I uninstalled my originals with a sawzall and a grinder. No wrenches!

Killer Bee · 12-03-2020, 12:39 AM

earned every one of them - kept a small piece of souvenir factory wood

LT1 Burb · 12-03-2020, 10:37 AM

That almost looks like OAK to me, bed wood was yellow pine, if it is original the 3rd or 4th piece, near the cab, will have a date stamp on it.

Afirehawk1 · 12-04-2020, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

That almost looks like OAK to me, bed wood was yellow pine, if it is original the 3rd or 4th piece, near the cab, will have a date stamp on it.

So southern yellow pine is correct on the bed?
Kind of paint or stain was applied?

factorystock · 12-05-2020, 09:16 AM

What Chevy said it was.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-05-2020, 09:42 AM

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Killer Bee · 12-05-2020, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

More adds and info: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484080

I had not seen that until now, thank you for posting!

got three wood beds, one down, two to go..

pine kit and same finish materials on hand for red '71 longhorn WFL - work order status code for waiting for labor

Dad's '65 C20 planning to go OE all the way

Afirehawk1 · 12-05-2020, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

What Chevy said it was.

Cool thanks

11-30-2020, 11:31 PM	#1
Kootenay64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Kimberley BC Posts: 58	Original bed wood?? Disassembled the bed wood for a full freshen up of paint to the wood and metal strips to restore to like original color, appears to be original bed wood in fair condition. Looks to be painted on the bottom side of the bed wood, anyone know if this underside paint would be original build? Anyone had experience refurbishing this original wood? Any tips? I know there are plenty of new wood kits out there, my goal is to refinish the boards and paint semi gloss black for ‘factory’ look. Thanks for advice. Attached Images __________________ “The doctor said I wouldn’t get so many nose bleeds if I kept my finger outta there,” - Ralph Wiggum

12-01-2020, 02:17 AM	#2
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Original bed wood?? Yes, that does appear like it may be original. It would have been black, all sides. Perhaps the wood was stripped or sanded clean for a clear finish at some point, same time the red was added to the strips?

12-01-2020, 02:22 PM	#3
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,181	Re: Original bed wood?? Don't think those strips are original, they didn't have square holes.

12-01-2020, 03:36 PM	#4
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Original bed wood?? I’m not saying you’re wrong but I think you’re mistaken __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

12-01-2020, 08:21 PM	#6
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Original bed wood?? My 65 had the oem strips the square holes are so the bolts won’t turn I fought every single one because the square holes were partially rusted as well as the bolt letting them turn __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

12-01-2020, 08:42 PM	#7
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,181	Re: Original bed wood?? It's well documented on this forum: the original strips have round holes and use ribbed shank carriage head bolts. Not square holes. Square holes: aftermarket strips.

12-02-2020, 04:14 PM	#9
Kootenay64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Kimberley BC Posts: 58	Re: Original bed wood?? Ya I know the strips are not original, they're in WAY too good of shape. Planning to have them sandblasted and painted same color black as the original bed would have been. Pretty happy that the wood is in decent shape and reusable for being fifty five plus years old. Will plane off a thin bit of material off the top, sand and refinish, at least that's the plan optimistically. If anyone has any insights I'm all ears! Thanks for all your input and any tips. __________________ “The doctor said I wouldn’t get so many nose bleeds if I kept my finger outta there,” - Ralph Wiggum

12-02-2020, 07:53 PM	#10
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,494	Re: Original bed wood?? If it's original wood, you might be able to find a date stamp on one of the planks on the top side. After all this time, it might have been sanded off though __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-02-2020, 09:22 PM	#12
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,181	Re: Original bed wood?? Yep, I uninstalled my originals with a sawzall and a grinder. No wrenches!

12-03-2020, 12:39 AM	#13
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,817	Re: Original bed wood?? earned every one of them - kept a small piece of souvenir factory wood __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

12-03-2020, 10:37 AM	#14
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Original bed wood?? That almost looks like OAK to me, bed wood was yellow pine, if it is original the 3rd or 4th piece, near the cab, will have a date stamp on it.

12-05-2020, 09:16 AM	#16
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Original bed wood?? What Chevy said it was. Attached Images

12-05-2020, 09:42 AM	#17
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Original bed wood?? More adds and info: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484080 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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