The truck bed came out great! I bought 14 reclaimed 2 x 8 southern yellow pine boards at a junk lumber store for $38. Powder coated the same strips white and polished sstl hardware kit. Filled the nail holes with clear epoxy and then hit the milled boards with some spar varnish from Lowes. It has been in my 62 (avatar) for 7 or more years now.
I want to start working on the interior. Probably window rubbers and assembly rebuilds. Maybe I can get you guys to help align the doors so the open and close easier
I just got myself a 1983 stepside and definitely needed to see this video. Seeing it was posted 2 days after i got my truck, i am glad i stumbled upon your channel. I was searching how to bag a square body c10 and watched those videos. then i seen this one. i'll be doing mine as soon as possible. the piece of plywood and twin bed slats were good enough to take out the trash, but it'll start warping soon.
Good-n-tight! But seriously we go through and snug all the bolts up, then wait about 4 weeks for the wood to settle and acclimate then snug all bolts clamping to the wood.
What would’ve been kick ass for that color and patina of the truck, if you would’ve done a cold blue on the floor runs. I ain’t saying to use the old bone meal method of bluing, which the colors are phenomenal. Any type of hard case bluing that would have a warped color to it would’ve been sweet.
looks great, if you really wanted a pho-tina, you could take the bed strips, carrage bolts and submerge them in vinegar for 24 hours. that will strip any galvinazation/zinc off em. then dust em with paint (like long distance, your looking for hint a color being there, then lightly sand the high points) then spray em with a mixture of 16 ounces of Hydrogen Peroxide, 2 ounces of vinegar and a tablespoon of salt. mist em a few times a day for 2-3 days before assembly. that will rust em up.
I have a 1966 C10 Fleetside long bed that I'd like to restore to its former glory. Unfortunately, there is no bed board or rails left. Your video shows some light to my restoration of my truck, but I have questions about the thickness of the bed boards. I'm told 3/4" is the minimum. What do you suggest?
why didn't you show installing the rest of the wood and strips? I've got a metal bed in my 83 step side that needs to come out. Same exact bed. I've contemplated doing marine plywood with marine form over it for something different. Anything would be better than what's in there now.
Can you guys link the bed strips? And also, do you know how many boards I'd need for a 71 long box fleet side? I assume it's just all 8 foot boards except for the ones that have to be cut for the wheel tubs
@@Sryofcrv1 I don't have the link but it was a pretty easy search on LMC truck. Not sure exactly how many boards it will take, you should be able to measure the width of the bed and divided by the width of the boards you would like to use.
@@BestDamnShopAround awesome thanks man, your videos are super helpful. Also makes me a bit jealous because I realize just how many more tools I need to buy..haha
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I am about to install my wood bed and you give out some great ideas. Thanks fella
You're welcome! Good luck with the project!
Cedar looks fabulous & that is called... rough saw... smothe 1 side & rough on tha other side
Thank you!
For what you wanted came out Perfect ,looks good Guys keep up the videos
@@stevencoughran6115 thank you for the kind words!
I love all the video you guys post about this truck bc I a 74 stepside I want to set up like this
Thank you! We love step sides!
The truck bed came out great! I bought 14 reclaimed 2 x 8 southern yellow pine boards at a junk lumber store for $38. Powder coated the same strips white and polished sstl hardware kit. Filled the nail holes with clear epoxy and then hit the milled boards with some spar varnish from Lowes. It has been in my 62 (avatar) for 7 or more years now.
Very cool!
Thanks for this videos man it’s really a nice makeover now I got the idea of how to do my 53 Apache
Thank you! I love a 53!
Wood beds are the best beds. Clean look, cost effective. Great information!
Thank you! Let us know what projects you'd like to see in the future!
@@BestDamnShopAround Lowering projects for sure, can't wait to see more of the tube chassis c10. Always wanted to do one like that myself!
@@simpleman1963 you're in luck, a new nas10 video is dropping this weekend! It's quickly becoming my favorite vehicle we have done on the channel!
I love my truck being a part of Best Damn Shop Arounds channel and Tim and Andrew are great dudes! No one else I'd trust my project cars with.
It's been a great addition! What is your next project for the truck?
I want to start working on the interior. Probably window rubbers and assembly rebuilds. Maybe I can get you guys to help align the doors so the open and close easier
@@koukidrftr absolutely! We'll have to do a how to video on that as well!
Right on time! My bed wood kit just got delivered today. Looking forward to some tips.
Fresh bed wood makes a big difference!
I just got myself a 1983 stepside and definitely needed to see this video. Seeing it was posted 2 days after i got my truck, i am glad i stumbled upon your channel. I was searching how to bag a square body c10 and watched those videos. then i seen this one. i'll be doing mine as soon as possible. the piece of plywood and twin bed slats were good enough to take out the trash, but it'll start warping soon.
Cool to hear! Good luck with your project! Glad we could help and thanks for subscribing!
Tomorrow im start to do the bed on my 74 step side and decided to get oak wood BUT after this i will go for cedar instead, It looks great.
Thank you! Good luck with your project!
Thanks for the great video! Definitely something I’ll watch again when we do the bed on our 66 C/20.
Glad we could help! A 66 c/20 is a beautiful truck! 2wd or 4wd?
Great job. Turned out really nice.
Thank you for the support!
great video! Just getting ready to do the bed in my patina 62 Chevy and liked your treatment of the metal strips and wood choice!
Thank you! Good luck!
I think the cedar looks killer. Now it needs a custom fab'd cooler mount for a vintage-ish igloo or Coleman cooler with a BDSA logo on it.
Absolutely!
I love it! I dunno why, like you said the first thing I look at on these trucks is the bed😆
Thank you! Glad to know it's not just me haha
One thing about using oil is you can go back once a year and reoil it to keep it fresh
Exactly!
That turned out awesome, looks killer! like the wheels with the stock hubcaps!!
Thank you!
You should have been on the other side of the first board you cut!, holding the ling piece ,alot better still very nice Video thanks for sharing
@@stevencoughran6115 I agree! Thank you!
Sweet budget upgrade. Great job.
Thank you!
Whats the torque specs on all those bolts?
Good-n-tight! But seriously we go through and snug all the bolts up, then wait about 4 weeks for the wood to settle and acclimate then snug all bolts clamping to the wood.
What would’ve been kick ass for that color and patina of the truck, if you would’ve done a cold blue on the floor runs. I ain’t saying to use the old bone meal method of bluing, which the colors are phenomenal. Any type of hard case bluing that would have a warped color to it would’ve been sweet.
Good idea!
That looks awesome, great job!
Thank you!
Torch the boards works well also!!
Good idea!
Torched boards, with oil, find some steel (not stainless) floor runs and put a nice cold bluing and make the color look warped like an old Winchester!
Nice work. I love that truck.
Thank you!
Awesome video!! Going this route on my truck. It was hard to watch you cut the first board though.
Thank you! Definitely not a carpenter but I'm learning! Haha
looks great, if you really wanted a pho-tina, you could take the bed strips, carrage bolts and submerge them in vinegar for 24 hours. that will strip any galvinazation/zinc off em. then dust em with paint (like long distance, your looking for hint a color being there, then lightly sand the high points) then spray em with a mixture of 16 ounces of Hydrogen Peroxide, 2 ounces of vinegar and a tablespoon of salt. mist em a few times a day for 2-3 days before assembly. that will rust em up.
Good idea!!
Should have had a bed to frame ground wire to disconnect as well, if you didn't you might want to add one.
That's a good point! I'll have to check into that!
Looks great
Thank you!
I have a 1966 C10 Fleetside long bed that I'd like to restore to its former glory. Unfortunately, there is no bed board or rails left. Your video shows some light to my restoration of my truck, but I have questions about the thickness of the bed boards. I'm told 3/4" is the minimum. What do you suggest?
@@alfonsomendez6633 that's what I'd suggest
good vid so grooves for the strips are sorta optional I take it.
Exactly! Thank you!
why didn't you show installing the rest of the wood and strips? I've got a metal bed in my 83 step side that needs to come out. Same exact bed. I've contemplated doing marine plywood with marine form over it for something different. Anything would be better than what's in there now.
Can you guys link the bed strips? And also, do you know how many boards I'd need for a 71 long box fleet side? I assume it's just all 8 foot boards except for the ones that have to be cut for the wheel tubs
@@Sryofcrv1 I don't have the link but it was a pretty easy search on LMC truck. Not sure exactly how many boards it will take, you should be able to measure the width of the bed and divided by the width of the boards you would like to use.
@@BestDamnShopAround awesome thanks man, your videos are super helpful. Also makes me a bit jealous because I realize just how many more tools I need to buy..haha
@@Sryofcrv1 You're still a ton of tools I need as well! Just buy them or borrow them along the way, you'll accumulate what you need eventually!
Are the strips sitting on top of each board or are they completely in between the boards?
@@raulloredo1628 The strips are sitting approximately 1/4 in over the edge of each board they divide, and the bolts go between boards.
Awesome video! Whats the thickness on the boards?
1in if I remember correctly!
How did you channel the bedstrips in what depth
We didn't channel the best trips in this one
Will this work on a 1970 c10 step side shorted size
It should!
“We like less people”. Hilarious. I agree 100 percent
😂😂
Do you have ole glory c10 heaadliners in your merch store yet?
We do not.
@@BestDamnShopAround sounds like a you tube business to me, love the truck, take the tip.
@@GabiWhite-qr6lz will do, thank you!
Did you put grooves in wood so railing wood recess in wood?
That would be ideal but no, I didn't have the correct router bit. Still looks good though.
@@BestDamnShopAround looks awesome. Great job. I couldn’t tell by the video if it had the grooves.
@@markquinones4957 thank you!
You didn’t have to route the edges to create a groove of the wood for the strips to fit snug
We could have but decided not to. Fits well without it!
Which strips did you use.. gonna try on my longbed
@@gambinoaficionado5521 i ordered them from LMC truck!
So 48 bolts? How many 1/4? How many 5/16?
I can't remember exactly. LMC has a kit with everything you need !
What size boards are used. 1x or 2x
1x
You say you didn't Chanel the strips but do you happen to know the dept in which to do it
Also the complete measurement on the boards please 😊@BestDamnShopAround
@@kylemartin1546 looking at the old boards I would guess about 3/16 in
@@kylemartin1546 I don't remember the exact measurements, but I believe I said them in the video!
Are they 1/2 inch thick?
5/8 if i remember correctly
@@BestDamnShopAround thanks.
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