Thanks! The Araucaria (Monkey Puzzle Tree) was used for propellers and has the destinction of having the longest cellsof any tree for flexibility and it's very rare. But... it's soft. In the month I've had the truck on the road I've made 5 trips to the dump, 1 with an old furnace, moved a few dozen 5 gallon bamboo plants, helped someone move a large couch, etc so, ya, it's a work truck. I have access to marine wood finishing stuff. I'm gonna give this more thought. Thanks again.