Hello mummdogg,

If you are going to use your truck, I think you would be better off to build a steel frame. If it is for only show, use wood.
My '59 (it's wood) has a cracked main support rail from using the hoist. It looks like it will be a major ordeal to replace.
Just my opinion.

John

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