Bed Floor Questions

[Longbed68]

Interesting. You know what, the original strips in the '56 were black (I still have them) and I may recall that the wood showed some remnants of black, too. Though I don't think I ever assumed it was factory.

It's hard not to stain the wood and show off the stunning grain when you redo then, though. What was the original wood material?

Dan

[gale]

Originally Posted by Longbed68

Interesting. You know what, the original strips in the '56 were black (I still have them) and I may recall that the wood showed some remnants of black, too. Though I don't think I ever assumed it was factory.

It's hard not to stain the wood and show off the stunning grain when you redo then, though. What was the original wood material?

Dan

Pine. I usually had a tool box or extra tank in the bed and drilled holes. I always drilled a couple of holes at the front for drainage. Yes, it did hurt a little to cover the grain in #1 pine with black paint, but my trucks and bikes are daily drivers and I don't hesitate to overload them.