The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Making a Stovebolt Bed Can it be SAVED ? ?

Hello All.
So, my question is can this wood be saved? Filler, or ? ?
I have very limited wood working skills and Zero Restoration on wood. I was told this is original Yellow Pine from a 1950 1/2 ton. ( that is what I have)
The old man is willing to give the wood to me. It looks like it has some type of clear stain on sides and bottom. But if it can be saved, I would love to put it in the bed of my 50'. If not then I will pass on it.
I am open to Any and All suggestions.
PS only the One 4 1/4" board looks really bad, the rest look like the one with the tape measure.

Thank you.
Todd

Probably "Rat Rod" material, IMO.
That one board is pretty ratty, but the others could be filled and repainted. The original boards were painted black (you mentioned a clear coating on the back and sides, but I don't know if that was original).

Firewood.

Get new wood from Mar-K--Bill

Low heat content firewood.

How much for those original weathered and/or rotting pine boards?

If painting you can save it but most of it will need to be cut/planed and have new board stitched in using jointering of choice. And with it being thinned from planning would need to laminate some board underneath to get the thickness back. Then filled and painted. Not painting you still can but will take some grain matching and tight joints to make it look clean.

Thanks All.
Free is the cost of the original bed boards.

I had my eyes set on Mar-K but this came along. Thought if they could be saved I would do it. My truck is a working ranch truck so I don't need a show wood bed.
Planned on painting / sealing the wood in Black like original.
Todd

You would still have to purchase, cut and rout a clear yellow pine board for the last board and it will never match. If it’s a working truck, why not buy a 3/4” piece of plywood. You can get them 60” wide at big box stores. Some of them have them in stock and some you may have to place an order. I installed a temporary bed and used a piece 48” wide. I made two moldings to make up the difference.

Thanks All. Decided to pass on the used wood.
Stay Safe.
Todd

Once it starts looking like that, the total deterioration can be measured in months, especially if it is outside. It is sad, but all too true.