What to do about the wood???

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Originally Posted by 62 short step

I would use a marine varnish that they use on boats. It holds up to salt water, should be fine in back of a pickup truck.

First coat; thin it so it will soak in, then finish coats; full strength. Marine Spar Varnish. Home Depot & Lowes near me don't carry it. They're getting away from any oil-based paints except in rattle cans. If it's like here, you'll have to go to a "real" paint store.