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12-02-2020, 08:45 AM | #21 |
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Re: 1936 Pickup bed floor question
To answer your question about what to seal the boards under the metal floor......
Roy Nacewicz told me that the closest he found to the color that Ford used was Minwax Ebony wood finish. Of course in a reproduction bed you can only get to the bottom of the boards, but if you are replacing the metal floor of the bed, you can then work on the top side. Hope this helps. |
12-02-2020, 09:13 AM | #22 |
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I second Bruce's recommendation for using Minwax ebony stain/sealer. It also replicates what Ford used on wood floorboards in the cab and in passenger car bodies.
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12-02-2020, 10:35 AM | #23 |
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This is great info. Thanks guys. Since the bed is completely disassembled, I will be able to stain each board on all sides.
This will be a slow process in bringing this truck back to life since my time is limited and it is not in the best shape to begin with, but I will be sure to share progress with you all. |
12-02-2020, 11:13 AM | #24 |
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I don't think Mac Hils would have put the bumps in the floor unless they were original. I have not reduced my research to that degree of minutia but I can only say I believe the bumps are correct. The two outer subfloor boards are notched as well as is the bedside for clearance of the shock arms. I believe the small bump in the bed floorboard is for the same purpose. At 89 I tried to crawl under my truck for a refreshing my memory look but, alas my old body just wouldn't let me get into the right position to view it. Perhaps one of you younger fellers could clear this up. LOL
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12-02-2020, 11:19 AM | #25 | |
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I plan to order the bed floor this week from Mack Hils and will post an image of it once I have it. From what I have heard about Mack Hils, I am sure whatever I get will be correct. Thanks |
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12-02-2020, 04:05 PM | #26 |
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12-02-2020, 04:08 PM | #27 |
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12-16-2020, 03:41 PM | #28 |
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Update: Looks like I might just repair my old bed floor tin or form the panel myself. Shipping charges for the bed floor and the wood under the floor from Mack Hils is just about $1000. I know it’s a good size panel but when I have a pallet of 19g sheetmetal delivered from Chicago area, it’s around $300. I shipped a Pullmax machine from Florida for $400. Call me a cheapskate but I just cannot justify spending that much to ship a sheetmetal bed floor.
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12-17-2020, 12:42 PM | #29 | |
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12-17-2020, 01:15 PM | #30 |
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WHATEVER. Mac Hils product is correct. Have faith Grasshopper.
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12-17-2020, 05:18 PM | #32 |
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Just trying to help, albeit possibly not in a politically correct way. Merry Christmas to you as well.
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12-17-2020, 05:40 PM | #33 |
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No harm done Lawson. This forum just seems like a real good group of guys... and maybe some gals... maybe. Everyone seems so willing to help each other out and I would hate for it to turn nasty like some of the other forums I exited from. Sorry if speaking my mind was in bad taste.
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12-17-2020, 10:47 PM | #34 |
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I think that is a generic image as you say the 37s dont have the bulge like 33/34 ,I was just discussing this with a buddy here the import costs would be over the top so he intends to make one up, you need a bead roller .Ted
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12-17-2020, 10:55 PM | #35 |
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12-17-2020, 11:22 PM | #36 |
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I used the metal floor for my 1934 from Mack Hill and fit perfectly; got the wood from him as well and sealed the wood with ebony stain as been mentioned. Mack Hill has very good "stuff/parts" that "fit".
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12-18-2020, 11:40 AM | #37 | |
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I might add , get Mac's book Ford Pickups 1932-1953 it is a nice book. A LOT of pictures of the '35-'36 pickups, more devoted pages than the other years, which is fine by me those two years are my all time favorites. But I like seeing them all! |
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12-18-2020, 01:26 PM | #38 |
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I have the Mac Hills book ,hes the go to guy alright ,
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12-18-2020, 05:33 PM | #39 |
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12-21-2020, 03:32 PM | #40 |
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Yes Jeff that's a great picture ,good to see a working truck,
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