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| | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 6 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 6 | what kind of wood is original. I've heard oak, pine, and cedar. If anybody knows whats original that would be great. My truck is a 1952 GMC 1/2 ton shortbed. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 | From the factory it was Southern Yellow Pine. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 6 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 6 | so from the factory oak was never offered? and If i want to stay as original as possible i should go with the southern yellow pine...where do i find it? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | From many of the reproduction parts vendors in the Part Links section of the forums. Also, go to the Paint and Body Shop form and look at the top of the page for the Making a Stovebolt Bed forum. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | oak was used in a lot but not after the late 30's. | | |
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