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Mike C · 01-09-2015, 08:30 PM

That's a great idea! Just added that to my list of mods for my wood bed.
Thanks.

**jayoldschool** · 01-09-2015, 09:53 PM

I chose TREX as well. Used 10' lengths of fascia board for my LWB. Wide enough to do stock board sizes/spacing, and the exact same thickness as stock boards. Picked grey so it would look like old weathered wood. Sits outside in Canadian climate 365 days a year, and looks brand new. Cuts and drills like butter.

Rod Run · 01-09-2015, 10:56 PM

This is such a good idea

1968aj · 01-09-2015, 11:03 PM

does any of this come grooved or didyou do it yourself.?

**jayoldschool** · 01-09-2015, 11:28 PM

Did grooves myself. Ripping and grooves done on a radial arm saw. All the cuts were done in less than two hours. Needed a helper because the length.

9teen69 · 01-09-2015, 11:36 PM

Perfect idea for a daily driver

BlackedOut67shorty · 01-10-2015, 04:41 AM

Love to see more beds done like this, dad just put out a new door for the basement with synthetic wood and man does that stuff lol tuff, doors weigh almost a ton when he was done but you wont ever have to worry about them rotting away or getting weathered

**jayoldschool** · 01-10-2015, 03:32 PM

Have a search for "Trex", there's a bunch of us over in 60-66 that have done it.

Lou Boffa · 01-10-2015, 11:43 PM

I used the profile dimensions for the board edges from GMC Paul. Use a stacking dado blade on a table saw and build a table to support the lengths and, yes get some help to keep them straight and flat against the table and rail. Might take 2 passes. They turn milled exactly like the originals or good replacement boards. Once I get some warm weather, I'll spray mine off and take some pictures. They look llike the day I installed them. My truck stays outside year round.

SS Tim · 01-10-2015, 11:58 PM

The actual factory spec. on the wood thickness is 0.81" very close to 13/16ths.

01-09-2015, 08:30 PM	#26
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: Simulated bed wood That's a great idea! Just added that to my list of mods for my wood bed. Thanks. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

01-09-2015, 09:53 PM	#27
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,154	Re: Simulated bed wood I chose TREX as well. Used 10' lengths of fascia board for my LWB. Wide enough to do stock board sizes/spacing, and the exact same thickness as stock boards. Picked grey so it would look like old weathered wood. Sits outside in Canadian climate 365 days a year, and looks brand new. Cuts and drills like butter. Last edited by jayoldschool; 01-09-2015 at 09:58 PM.

01-09-2015, 10:56 PM	#28
Rod Run Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 777	Re: Simulated bed wood This is such a good idea __________________ ______________________ www.northeastrodrun.com

01-09-2015, 11:03 PM	#29
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: Simulated bed wood does any of this come grooved or didyou do it yourself.?

01-09-2015, 11:28 PM	#30
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,154	Re: Simulated bed wood Did grooves myself. Ripping and grooves done on a radial arm saw. All the cuts were done in less than two hours. Needed a helper because the length.

01-09-2015, 11:36 PM	#31
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Simulated bed wood Perfect idea for a daily driver __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

01-10-2015, 04:41 AM	#32
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: Simulated bed wood Love to see more beds done like this, dad just put out a new door for the basement with synthetic wood and man does that stuff lol tuff, doors weigh almost a ton when he was done but you wont ever have to worry about them rotting away or getting weathered __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

01-10-2015, 03:32 PM	#33
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,154	Re: Simulated bed wood Have a search for "Trex", there's a bunch of us over in 60-66 that have done it.

01-10-2015, 11:43 PM	#34
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: Simulated bed wood I used the profile dimensions for the board edges from GMC Paul. Use a stacking dado blade on a table saw and build a table to support the lengths and, yes get some help to keep them straight and flat against the table and rail. Might take 2 passes. They turn milled exactly like the originals or good replacement boards. Once I get some warm weather, I'll spray mine off and take some pictures. They look llike the day I installed them. My truck stays outside year round. __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

01-10-2015, 11:58 PM	#35
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Simulated bed wood The actual factory spec. on the wood thickness is 0.81" very close to 13/16ths. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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