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Originally Posted by LockDoc
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The original clear Southern Yellow Pine that GM used lasted almost 50 years, why not use that again. I think in '67 & '68 it was painted Black and all the other years were painted the color of the truck. I don't know what kind of paint they used though.
LockDoc
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The truck has been sitting in the dirt for many decades, the pine boards were gone many a year ago.
I wanted to ask here more in regards to durability of use. Resistance to denting, cracking, bending under weight. My main concern would be loading a 454 on a rolling cradle and it leaving terrible divots and marks on the wood. Ipe seems to be the winner so far, or a high density composite decking board.
I hadn't a clue that the boards were painted body color from the factory. I just assumed they were cleared or oiled and sent down the line. Thank you Lockdoc
Thank you all that gave opinions and advice.
