Funny you should say that, Doyle. One DAY this September, I was cleaning the truck as it was parked in a garage. Hadn't been washed since my grandpa owned it.... EVER to anyone's knowledge, and it took me 4-1/2 hours to really get every nook and cranny including the cab, while trying to stay away from the wood bed and a probable windshield seal leak going on somewhere. Some guy I never met wandered into the driveway and said he noticed there was an old truck in there and wanted to check it out. (He sure didn't come to talk to ME! haha) That was interesting...... Anyway, I am already discovering the comments from guys telling me "Don't touch a thing!" This truck has the original wood bed which is really cool. The wood is blackish because my grandpa soaked it in oil to preserve it, but I am proud of the fact that it is truly original. One guy this week told me I could replace it with some really nice new wood panels. I was not interested. Preserving the original bed is very important to me, dirty or not. I just won't sit back there with my white pants on! Thanks for reaching out! Sara