Hi Guys I have a 1950 Chevy 3600. All original farm truck. 216 with a 4-speed. Bed needed doing as it was rotten, but I wanted the new one to go with the original patina theme I plan on just oiling the truck and enjoying it for what it was. I ordered the pine and steel kit from Mar-k. I powder coated the rails and beat up the pine before finishing it. I’m pleased how it turned out. Thought I’d share as I haven’t seen this done.
Just needs a little dirt to complete the look! Great job, I like the results!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
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Ahab's girlfriend was "Fatima"- - - - -but after a few years in the Sultan's harem, she probably had a bit of patina, also! LOL! Jerry
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When I put my bed together in 2010 I left the boards un treated, I did use the truck for trips to garden center to pick up sod and pavers, things like that. I Leave the truck parked outside most the time. I was surprised after a few years the pine boards looked still looked new. In my area they just don't weather. A few years back I rolled them in place with black paint after learning on this forum they came black when new.
Your weathered boards fit the stock appearance of a working truck.
Wow. That does fit in perfectly with the stock work look. I love it. I may even go that route if i dont do the black fence paint on my bed when i build it and replace the plywood.
A few questions: NorAlta, where is home base area for you? I’m southwest of Edmonton. A few fellow stovebolters from the area sometimes meet up. Perhaps you’d be interested?
Dad’s50: What size tires and rims are you running on that blue gem?
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