Bed Wood

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by jcwren

Is there any really good guides on how to assemble the bed? The Brothers booklet is pretty much useless. In my case, the box is already assembled, and it's sitting on the frame. I'm sure I can get it done, but there's probably 50 years worth of tricks and tips that would avoid putting it together and taking it apart multiple times

Take a look at the "Tips and Tricks" page on Mar-K's website. It's a great place to start.
http://www.mar-k.com/index.php?p=tips-and-tricks

They also sell a "Bed Parts Assembly Guide" (included if you purchase from them).
- Long Fleetside
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?LID=4762

- Long Stepside
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?LID=3321

- Short Fleetside
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?LID=4761

- Short Stepside
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?LID=3322

[jeffahart]

Originally Posted by jcwren

Is there any really good guides on how to assemble the bed? The Brothers booklet is pretty much useless. In my case, the box is already assembled, and it's sitting on the frame. I'm sure I can get it done, but there's probably 50 years worth of tricks and tips that would avoid putting it together and taking it apart multiple times

There is no trick it's pretty simple. I removed and installed my bed wood by myself. I did a one man job write up. Here's a link if you are interested.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7657989


j

[Shaky]

Originally Posted by jcwren

Is there any really good guides on how to assemble the bed? The Brothers booklet is pretty much useless. In my case, the box is already assembled, and it's sitting on the frame. I'm sure I can get it done, but there's probably 50 years worth of tricks and tips that would avoid putting it together and taking it apart multiple times

LMC's website/catalog has some good blow-up diagrams that may be useful.

I'm not sure that what I did was the best, but this was my 2nd wood bed assembly and it came together.

I hung the bedsides and loose assembled the "box". Checked it corner-to-corner for squareness.

Slid the cross-members in and started laying the wood and strips down. I think the best bet is trying to get all the fasteners in loose and then begin snugging them up while double checking square.

[flashed]

Well I thought I had my Bed Wood ordered thru a member on here but I cant get him to respond to my PMs here . Dont know if there was a glitch when paying thru Credit Card or maybe the order went thru and is fine , I thought he would let me know one way or the other . My truck will be home soon and I really need that wood . I hope maybe he will see this and let me know what I need to do if anything .

[3757chevy]

I started cutting my boards today . I bought Beetle Kill Blue Stain Pine last fall and finally cut the outer two of the eight boards needed for my step side. Six more to go ,I hope it doesn't take another 6 months to get them cut.

[3757chevy]

Now! Any body got any great ideas as to what I should use to seal it . And yes I want to use it like a truck. Oil or Clear of some sort?

[Killer Bee]

I was going to keep this a secret, but I'm planning to try this..

friend at work uses it on outdoor furniture with great results..

I'm still researching for suitability for a working truck bed floor..

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-ca...od-accelerator

http://www.ana-white.com/2017/06/var...od-accelerator

[OregonNed]

We used 12 or 13 coats of this on my new wood bed a few years ago - nice stuff. I keep my truck garaged though.

[Old_Gold]

Wow, love the quarter sawn oak, and the finish is great!!
How old is the finish? I used a spar urethane, and already seeing a few cracks from sun damage on the clear. Truck is garaged most of the time too, so definitely interested in finding a more durable finish
Thanks,
Jim

[OregonNed]

Originally Posted by Old_Gold

Wow, love the quarter sawn oak, and the finish is great!!
How old is the finish? I used a spar urethane, and already seeing a few cracks from sun damage on the clear. Truck is garaged most of the time too, so definitely interested in finding a more durable finish
Thanks,
Jim

It is about 3 years old. No issues at all with the finish. I purchased this product to avoid yellowing, since it is used on Kayaks and such. I did have two of the boards with a more straight grain crack slightly, but it did not affect the finish that I could see. The cut of the wood should help avoid any shift or warp. We are replacing the two boards in question when my buddy gets his wood shop set up again.

[Old_Gold]

Three years is about the same age as mine, looks like the UV filter did it's job!
That's a key for anyone doing their own bed, is getting a durable finish on the wood, thanks for the tip!
Jim

[Daves70]

I stained the white oak in my bed and then put four coats of automotive clear on it on all four sides. It's only been a year so far but there are no signs of any problems. Actuall wood urethane would be quite a bit cheaper though and probably would be fine.

[flashed]

I dont want a clear on my wood and Im still researching what to use on it . There are a couple of products Im looking at .

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by flashed

I dont want a clear on my wood and Im still researching what to use on it . There are a couple of products Im looking at .

That's what I was thinking , But What do we use?

[3757chevy]

ttt

[3757chevy]

I'm leaning toward a satin clear. https://www.minwax.com/wood-products...-spar-urethane

[Minkota]

if it will see any weather I usually stain the wood and then finish using a generous amount of Teak Oil because if it ever starts to look dull I can just add more oil without having to completely refinish the wood.

Chip Foose video on the C-28 using Teak Oil. approx 10 mins in...

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

[3757chevy]

I remember seeing that video . Thanks for bringing that up , because all my search's missed it . Teak was another suggestion on my mind.

[72c20customcamper]

I picked up the wood for my bed today. 2.50 a board ft for kiln dried white oak. The mill had a big order about two years ago and they ordered more than they needed . Took their wood and left the rest. It's still rough sawn 4/4 . I bought an extra 100 board ft to make a table for the misses.

[flashed]

Thought I would update you guys with the product I chose to use on my Bed Wood .It is made by WATCO ,Exterior Wood Finish , It says it is an oil product that soaks into the wood and then hardens . I will coat top , bottom , and ends and let it dry good . It can be applied again if ever needed . I plan to get that done soon . It is a natural finish which is the look Im after . The truck is going to have original patina paint polished and waxed but NOT clear coated so I did not want a shiny bed .

[3757chevy]

Thanks flashed .That is a Rustoleum product. Which one did you decide on ? they show teak and danish and some others.

[Grumpy old man]

The Foose way .

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

[flashed]

The one I chose is Natural , no color added .

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by flashed

The one I chose is Natural , no color added .

Thanks!

[cornerstone]

Looks FANTASTIC! Oregon Neds bed that is...