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mike16 · 07-08-2016, 02:54 AM

My 63 was that bad. I put diluted mix of linseed oil and turpentine on it and let it soak in. repeated often over a months period of time untill it would take no more. after that evry 6 months. this was from 02 through '10. I sold the truck to a friend who has not touched the bed since. and it still looks good.

my understanding is that blo does not have any additives other than contaminates that make it unsuitable for food/medical use. boiling it makes it dry more quickly but also it darkens/oxidises over time.

07-08-2016, 02:54 AM	#9
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,530	Re: Preserving Original Wood Bed My 63 was that bad. I put diluted mix of linseed oil and turpentine on it and let it soak in. repeated often over a months period of time untill it would take no more. after that evry 6 months. this was from 02 through '10. I sold the truck to a friend who has not touched the bed since. and it still looks good. my understanding is that blo does not have any additives other than contaminates that make it unsuitable for food/medical use. boiling it makes it dry more quickly but also it darkens/oxidises over time.