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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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| | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 | I've made some progress on my 4t6 bed. I used poplar wood from a local sawmill that I cut to size and dado the edges. I used a green latex paint thinned down to like water and used as a stain then 3 coats sanding sealer. I sanded between coats with 220 and then placed 3 coats of Spar poly again sanding with 220. I want to get it mounted with holes drilled, offset washers in place and fitted correctly then I'll remove sand and reapply varnish. =138319804&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0]Some pictures here. Thanks to all here for your daily input and advice. Have fun and good luck. Dan | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 934 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 934 | You chose a very nice wood that compliments your truck color. Poplar or aspen is an underrated hardwood and it is often overlooked for its woodworking qualities and ability to take a finish.
I think the bed looks great and your truck looks fantastic! thanks for sharing.
Nice work!
Tom | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 |
Drew
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,271 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,271 | I never would have thought to recommend poplar to anyone. But after seeing your pics with it in a white truck, I have to say that it looks awesome!
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 | Thanks all! Now that the weather is more cooperative you'd think I could work more on it but that's just the opposite....always something else to do.
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