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| | | | Joined: May 2008 Posts: 210 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2008 Posts: 210 | I've been scouring the web for the plank sizes of the 7 boards that make up a 46 1/2 ton shortbed.
I've found that they are either 77 1/8" long or 76 3/4" long. Which is correct?
Are they supposed to be 5/8" thick or 3/4" thick?
How wide is each board?
How deep and wide is the groove along the edge for the bed strips?
I've purchased a Mar-K box kit but did not think it was worth it for the wood as we have plenty of it up here in Canada. I figure I'd make my own but I do not know the exact measurements. Any assistance is always appreciated! | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 | If you have the short bed, the wood is 77" long. Long bed uses 87" & 97" wood.
You must seal all sides to insure against warping and bowing from moisture. Use a marine spar varnish and cover all sides. Any uncovered areas will allow moisture in and cause the wood to warp.
Harold
Is a restoration ever finished? | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Actually, I think Mar-K site has bed wood dimensions / info., including edge profile for bed strips. | | |
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