grey beard Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I am by profession a teacher and a publisher. Recently I finished installing a new wood floor in my own Pilothouse B1B. It was a struggle, for I had never done this job before. If any of you contemplate this job yourself, you may find it helpful to read the two-part article I have added to the technical archives. Please feel free to add your suggestions to my own ideas on this project. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony_Urwin Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Great piece! It was very well written, and you obviously took some time putting it together. Friday I ordered new bedstrips and bolts for my stakebed, and a local hardwood dealer has the 1" white oak for the job. After reading your posts, I realized that I had not ordered the rubber pads that will be needed. Thanks for sharing the information, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I was not able to find Dave's article in the technical archive, and it looks like the links on the DPETCA website are dead, with the exception of the pdf link...anybody know where the originals went? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 No, but I did a how to build a wood bed thread http://p15-d24.com/topic/30202-building-your-own-wood-bed/?hl=wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 JBNeal, on 07 Nov 2014 - 9:19 PM, said:I was not able to find Dave's article in the technical archive, and it looks like the links on the DPETCA website are dead, with the exception of the pdf link...anybody know where the originals went? Might be on the discs from the old forum. I will look tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 This morning I dug out a disc from the old forum format when a refresh was done after around a thousand postings. I started with refresh # 45 dated 1-20-04 and went through every refresh on the disc ending in #69 dated 9-9-04. During this time Grey Beard made no postings. I did run across a few names such as Pizza Frank, Nelson, John Burke, and Normscoupe. Sad to say these guys have all passed on but I miss them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Grey Beard mentioned the article he wrote after he finished his own bed reflooring in 2007, maybe the info is located somewhere in that timeframe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 I don't know if my discs cover that time frame. I will look some more. In 2007 or 08 I had the pleasure of sharing lunch with Grey Beard (Dave) and his wife while I was traveling through Pennsylvania. Very enjoyable visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 What ever happened to Grey Beard? I don't I've seen him on here since the new format took hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 He had a computer glitch that prevented him from posting on the forum so he just dropped out. I communicated with him via email when this new format came on line and invited him to come back. As far as I know he still has his truck, but he's into other things now too, including vintage tractors. Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I think he sold his truck to a neighbor about a year ago. Amember in the Indianapolis area wanted it at graybeard's price and he missed it by a day. Graybeard walked me through my overhaul of my flathead. I cut and pasted his instructions and did exactly as he said. When I buttoned it all up, it started up and runs better today after a few thousand miles on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 He had a computer glitch that prevented him from posting on the forum so he just dropped out. I communicated with him via email when this new format came on line and invited him to come back. As far as I know he still has his truck, but he's into other things now too, including vintage tractors. Merle Now I remember (I think) asking this question a while ago and I think you replied the same at that time too, haha. Sorry for the repeat :-) Well, when I first joined the forum, Dave was a frequent talker on here and he helped me a lot when I was starting to do major work on my truck. Plus, he gave me a horn. A nod to Grey Beard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I did a thread on the top posters on the forum. I was interested to learn of the few guys who are still on the first page and have since passed. I tip my hat to all who make that kind of effort and have such a lasting effect. Top posters thread 2012 Top posters 2014 48D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) was doing a search, pushed the right buttons, and answered my own question grey beard's pickup bed reflooring part 1grey beard's pickup bed reflooring part 2 it looks like that pdf link is out of order as well... I was not able to find Dave's article in the technical archive, and it looks like the links on the DPETCA website are dead, with the exception of the pdf link...anybody know where the originals went? Edited December 10, 2015 by JBNeal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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