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does anyone know what the proper finish is for the bed wood , the metal strips and attaching hardware on a 1936 1/2 ton pickup. I need to know what is acceptable for VCCA and AACA judging thanks also, do I use pine or oak?
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Based on the original and properly restored 30’s Chevy’s pickups I have seen the pine boards were treated with a black stain. The retaining strips were painted with black enamel.
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The wood and the metal strips were painted as a unit. The enamel soaked ito the wood giving it less gloss,
Gene Schneider
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If the boards are pine I think I'd use heart pine rather than off the shelf white pine 1x6s. Heart pine will last much longer.
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Thanks for the clarification Gene.
I knew that the wood was never given any type of finish topcoat or sealer. I did not realize that it was just the black enamel that soaked into the boards.
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