What years were wood beds available?

[dagnabbitt]

It's been done, there are a couple you tube vids on it. I plan on giving it a try myself. I have three stepsides and they all need beds replaced. I prefer wood - who doesn't - but I park two of them outside all summer and winter, and it breaks my heart to see wood deteriorate. Replacing bedwood is really finicky work, and I'd like to do it just once, too.

Some of the higher end composite is really good looking stuff, and a router goes through it like butter. Of course, even with the price of lumber being super high right now, the composite board is actually a more expensive option, so it's not like using it would save money.

I think you'd want a good heat shield for your exhaust, otherwise I think your mufflers would melt a board or two.