What kind would u use?
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What kind would u use?
Want to take the existing wood grain bed off my 56 f-600,and make a 4" channel framed flat bed with a nice stained wood floor.But what kinda wood is the best kind to use and be some what durable? Pic to follow.
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Might be difficult to find but ELM would outlast the truck.
Not overly attractive (i.e plain) but if it's a working truck and you want durability.....
Not overly attractive (i.e plain) but if it's a working truck and you want durability.....
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Oak is durable and hard. But, it turns black when subjected to the least amount of moisture and must be "Filled" prior to finishing. If you aren't concerned with looks, white oak or even red oak will be fine - but both will "spot" black.
Hard pine would work well, or Carolina Gum. Ash would also work well.
Hard pine would work well, or Carolina Gum. Ash would also work well.
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Hey there walford, no way im selling that truck just a fun driving truck. Just got it running yesterday carb gummed up so got that cleaned out. Goin to start on bed here soon, that goin to be a fun project.
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I drive mine...but it is too large to drive every day,or for most functions.
It does draw attention,though,and that is cool.
I like the red-oak myself....but buy what you like.
I am selling off my 14' grain bed and it is nice ...almost as nice as yours....but I do not need it.
Driving the 53f100 mostly now,and looked at a 53 panel tonight.....but when we pulled into my drive and saw the big 56.....it makes me grin!!!!lol
It does draw attention,though,and that is cool.
I like the red-oak myself....but buy what you like.
I am selling off my 14' grain bed and it is nice ...almost as nice as yours....but I do not need it.
Driving the 53f100 mostly now,and looked at a 53 panel tonight.....but when we pulled into my drive and saw the big 56.....it makes me grin!!!!lol
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