[AT] Custom Flatbed

[charlie hill]

Cecil,  almost all big paint manufacturers have a Urethane as good as Imron 
for a lot less.  I don't know if it's still the case, but a few years back, 
all of the Polyurethane paint resin in the country (maybe the world) was 
made in a plant in Houston Tx.  Imron's claim to fame was their formula or 
process for adding colorants to the urethane.  I've got experience with 
Polyurethane from ICI Devoe, Sherwin Williams, Porter International, and 
several others and they all do a fine job.  I haven't used the Anchor brand 
but I'm sure it's in the same league.

I agree completely with you about the color.  Being extremely blue eyed, I 
have some problem with glare from highly reflective surfaces so I try to 
stay away from pure white on things like truck hoods, etc.
but off whites and light shades work well for holding down heat. White and 
light colors also reflect light well and are easier to light than dark 
colors that absorb light (and heat).  We once got a job to
paint the ceiling and roof structure of a huge warehouse white.  We knew 
what the manufacturing companies had figured out, that the paint job would 
pay for it's self in lighting cost.  When we were finished the warehouse was 
brighter using one out of every 3 rows of lights than it was before with all 
of the rows of lights turned on.  Anyone building a shop should keep that 
tip in mind.
I'm getting way off topic now but you can buy what is called "dry fall" 
paint for ceilings and structure for about $15 bucks a gallon.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Cecil Bearden
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 8:46 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Custom Flatbed

Living in Oklahoma, I would not have another black bed on a truck.  I
checked the surface temp last week on a black truck bed when we had the 20th
110 degree day, and it was over 150 degrees.  A white hood surface was only
about 120deg..  I know black covers up all the mistakes when welding, but I
will not have another black surface around here if I can help it.    My
sandblasters/painters use a primer and paint made by Anchor Paint.  It is as
good as Imron and about 1/3 the price.

Cecil in OKla


From: <jahaze at aol.com>
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Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 7:31 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Custom Flatbed


>
> I want to thank everyone for your suggestions.  I was out yesterday and
> just had a chance to read them this morning.  I can't remember all the
> questions, but I do not plan on using it to haul hay so that eliminates
> one of the potential uses.  It will have a flip down gooseneck hitch.  I
> have one on the truck now and he will use the same system, in fact he's
> going to build the bed around it.  I like the idea of lights in the
> headache rack, but I think I will try to install somethng that can be
> turned off and on via switch in the cab.  It would be nice to check on
> loads every now and then (or have some more light when strapping something
> down.  The builder indicated that the biggest problem with multiple lights
> is you will get a ticket if they don't work, even if they are more
> decorative than required by law.  Does anyone know if this is true?  I
> know side marker lights are not required on a truck, but could I really
> get a ticket if it doesn't work?  Seems rather over the top,!
>  but I suppose anything is possible.
>
> He gave me the option of using Imron paint, if it was yours, would it be
> worth an extra $100 to use that over flat black? It's not a show truck,
> but I wonder if the Imron would hold up better?  What do you think?
>
> Enjoy, Joe
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: john hall <jtchall at nc.rr.com>
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Sun, Aug 14, 2011 3:43 pm
> Subject: Re: [AT] Custom Flatbed
>
>
> The tool boxes under the bed are a great idea. I've been wanting to find a
> sed one to put on my grain truck. You definetly want at least one light
> hat can shine on whatever is behind you. It comes in great for loading
> unloading equipment as well as seeing how to hitch up in the dark or back
> he vehicle under an unlit shed. We only have a single light mounted in the
> enter of the back of the bed, would be nice if we had one or 2 more that
> ould be easily positioned from the ground mounted on the headboard.
> John Hall
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