The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Making a Stovebolt Bed Bed support wood for 3600 stake bed?

I noticed that some of the support wood that goes between the frame and the stake bed on my 3600 stake bed is showing some rot. Does anyone know/recommend what kind of wood should be used for that? Are there templates anywhere for cutting the sloping ends or should I just trace the gap on paper and use a band saw to cut them. Any advice would be welcome. I have attached some photos of what I am talking about.

My thinking would be to use either red oak or white oak. After cutting to shape, I would think several applications of linseed oil would be helpful. Or, if appearance is not critical, used motor oil would help to waterproof the wood.

Post oak, then white oak would be my preference.

RonR

I just have the smaller wood blocks on my '46 and I used a few coats for Spar Urethane.