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I;m pretty psyched. I scored 29 pieces of cypress grade #1 today 9 foot long by 9 inches wide. I have always wanted cypress in her for it's resemblance to the original pine, however it has much more resilience.I have been waiting to put the new bed in "Ginger" since I got her. Anyone that has done a 60's fleetside that has any suggestions to help me along would be appreciated. I have the link for the sizes, I know it needs the grooves on all the boards except the outside two external edges. I would like the metal strips to sit flush. I am planning on using the original strips after I sandblast em and get them powder coated. I believe I will replace the bolts with stainless. Can anyone tell me the sizes and how many I will need of each? I have studied all your comments on finish and have taken them to heart.I am getting the boards planed tomorrow, this is going to be good!Additionally if anyone has tonneau cover information it would be helpful.
Pete