Guess it all depends on how you plan on using your truck.I have Cherry in both my 55 and 65 trucks,finished off with many coats of spar ureathane finish.Course I dont haul anything either,they are just for show.If you want something for show,pick a wood with nice grain that will really look nice,oak,cherry,etc.If your gonna use it as a work truck some southern yellow pine would be a good choice.