I have two questions as I am pndering my order for my 53. First, is the pine bed wood the southern yellow pine? Second, does anyone have an opinion on the black powder coated bed strips vs. the steel and painting them? Thanks, Mike

My old truck's still running good, my ticker's ticking like they say it should, I got supper in the oven, a good woman's loving, and even my bad days aint that bad...Yeah, I'm a lucky man!
1953 Chevy 3100 Shortbed

1965 C-30 Panel Truck
1963 C-20 Long/Fleet Pick-up California Black Plate