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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | I finally installed the bed ! It turned out OK... Ive still got a little more to to before it's finished but...It's In ! Click hereTodd Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | wow, todd, great looking bed.
what kind of wood is it, where did you get it, and what kind of finish did you use on it ?
i got some mildew on my wood, and have to treat it again after i remove the mildew spots.
love you truck...
leonard | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | Thanks Leonard, It's white Oak and I had a friend make me up the bed wood and strips tee's, All of the fire stations here in Vegas had a remodel over the winter and the Oak was left over from a couple of Jobs  and it didn't cost me anything  When I was getting the Marine Spar Varnish My 10 year old daughter was with me and brought me over a can of "Cabot" Dark Walnut stain and said "this is the color you should stain it" Soooo That's the color it was going to be...And I think it turned out good (plus it tickled her knowing she had something to do with it) There's still a few things I got to do before it's finished but it's getting there Todd Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | thanks for the info todd. that wood is great looking. i especially like the wood hold down strips. cool you let your daughter pick the color. she has a good eye.
thanks again..leonard | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | Super job Todd, love the wood center strips. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | Looks great, Todd. excellent workmanship!!! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | Thanks ! Like I said there's still a few things I want to do before I can call it done, But Im really happy with the way it turned out so far. Todd Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 |  Nice job. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 | You definitely should be happy with it. It looks like you took your time, did it the right way and now you and your daughter have something to be proud of  It's time consuming - but worth it. | | |
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