since we have had recent activity on bed wood, i thought i would add this.
i am using plastic deck boards 'trex' brand from hd.
trex only comes in one size 6x5/4 (5.25x1 actual) solid
so i will have 9 boards instead of the usual 8 boards
also had to buy 8 metal strips, which i am painting body color
nice thing about the 5/4 thickness is i was able to fully recess the strip
so that the paint should not get scratched (ya right)
here are some pics on photobucket of the trex cut out
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/_ogre/Mobile%20Uploads/?action=view&
current=0610001502.jpg
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/_ogre/Mobile%20Uploads/?action=view&
current=0610001503.jpg
and for the one site that allows... pictures
[IMG]http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/_ogre/Mobile%20Uploads/06100015
02.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/_ogre/Mobile%20Uploads/06100015
03.jpg[/IMG]
my side strips are plain 1.25x.125 angle iron that will also be recessed
now i need to fit the 2 side boards around the wheel tubs
i'll post more as i get progress
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
When I die, i want to go asleep and peaceful, not screaming and freaking out
like everyone else in the car.
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