The MAR_K site is very cool. I like the idea of 'stain' and a top coat. A hardware store i am in too much, tinted a stain green for me and i have done 2 pieces of ELM furniture with it - top coat in shellac. That would never "go outside" and the tinted base sounds perfect.
Does POR 'soak' into wood?
i saw a 67 with the original black wood and rapped with the owner about it. Truly awesome C10! Truck was granpa's and get this, was stored in a barn under a tarp it's whole life! Jealous? Yup, i am!