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Discussion in 'Ebay Parts and Cars' started by ricknmel67, Jul 26, 2008.

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  1. Sergeant Major

    Sergeant Major Biggest Nut in the Can

    Mike,
    I didn't even use the particle board. You know that pressed sawdust stuff? That's what I used..:bla: the real cheap stuff.. :TU:
     
    Sergeant Major, Jul 28, 2008
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  2. SS-TRUCK

    SS-TRUCK Stage 1 X

    Bruce ,
    Yeh I remember you couldn't afford the good cheap stuff . Didn't you soak it in water so it would bend and conform to the curves of the arm rests . Did you get the stick on woodgrain or leave it natural ?
     
    SS-TRUCK, Jul 28, 2008
    #22
  3. Bad '69

    Bad '69 Well-Known Member

    I saw that car the other day and about crapped my pants....i thought the hood and spoiler were bad until i saw the dash....:shock:
     
    Bad '69, Jul 28, 2008
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  4. Riv'n'Lark

    Riv'n'Lark 89 Reatta, 66 'bird

    What?

    A little buffing, bit of varnish - good as new!
     
    Riv'n'Lark, Jul 30, 2008
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  5. Prophet

    Prophet Well-Known Member

    I am going to use bark from a tree for mine. I just can't decide to go with the thinner Birch or with the really heavy Oak stuff.
     
    Prophet, Jul 30, 2008
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  6. SS-TRUCK

    SS-TRUCK Stage 1 X

    Most of us worry about rust , he needs to worry about termites .
     
    SS-TRUCK, Jul 30, 2008
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  7. Riv'n'Lark

    Riv'n'Lark 89 Reatta, 66 'bird

    Racing Balsa!

    Oak may be suitable for your basic land yacht arm rests and bar, but if you take performance seriously, you'll want "Racing Balsa" for your custom interior - available at your local Home Depot and other fine stores:TU:
     
    Riv'n'Lark, Jul 30, 2008
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  8. SS-TRUCK

    SS-TRUCK Stage 1 X

    The Racing Balsa should work pretty good , durability is questionable :Dou:
    Give thought to the wood grain contact paper , should be about the same weight . :Do No:
     
    SS-TRUCK, Jul 30, 2008
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  9. Sergeant Major

    Sergeant Major Biggest Nut in the Can

    I got the stick on woodgrain.. just like your GS...:bla: I'm all for taking directions from my mentors....:beers2:
     
    Sergeant Major, Jul 30, 2008
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  10. SS-TRUCK

    SS-TRUCK Stage 1 X

    Well Bruce now that you do mention it my door panels do have wood grain as does the dash and console , BUT the General put it there . The 2x6 rear spoiler you made for your car , did you use treated or untreated wood ?
     
    SS-TRUCK, Jul 30, 2008
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  11. Sergeant Major

    Sergeant Major Biggest Nut in the Can

    Mike,
    I followed your instructions and the schematic that you sent me to the "T". It looks pretty good on the back of my boat... :laugh: Oh instead of 10 penny nails I used railroad spikes and gorilla glue. :Brow: I did use untreated wood.
     
    Last edited: Jul 31, 2008
    Sergeant Major, Jul 31, 2008
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  12. SS-TRUCK

    SS-TRUCK Stage 1 X

    Bruce you need to ask Lowe's if they have any old or damaged wood in TREATED instead of untreated . But being an old Buick the untreated wood will probably outlast the car , hehe.
     
    SS-TRUCK, Jul 31, 2008
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  13. Sergeant Major

    Sergeant Major Biggest Nut in the Can


    Mike... yer killin me..Lowe's sent me to Home Depot..who sent me to the scrap lumber yard...:laugh: OLD!!!??? OLD!!!??? hey she's a spring chicken!:beers2: :bla:
     
    Sergeant Major, Jul 31, 2008
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  14. SS-TRUCK

    SS-TRUCK Stage 1 X

    Bruce please accept my apologies ,I forgot you have a boat . You need to be using marine grade spar varnish .

    OOPS , somebody may take us serious one day .
     
    SS-TRUCK, Jul 31, 2008
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  15. Sergeant Major

    Sergeant Major Biggest Nut in the Can


    Dam!!! Now I need to get a paddle... I'm up s*&t creek without a paddle...:laugh: Mike if they take us serious...they're all in trouble... :laugh:
     
    Sergeant Major, Jul 31, 2008
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