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Old 05-22-2012, 07:40 PM   #4
Charlie ny
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Default Re: 1936 Ford pickup restoration

30A,
I recently 'restored' my '41 1/2 ton which should have a metal
floor. When I purchased the truck it had a wood floor with stainless steel
strips ( done by the previous owner )
It also had a '40 tail gate which was the last year for the embossed V8.
I salvaged the oak bed boards and planed them flat, the stainless strips
were sand blasted and powder coated black. I soaked the boards with
linseed oil as the only finish. Once finished the bed looked business like
and is super durable. The linseed finish sheds water like a ducks back
I use the truck hard and actually haul goods in it....no dents, no chipped
paint, no maintenance at all. Yep I kept the '40 tail gate too.
Build it to make you happy not some well meaning judge.
Charlie ny
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