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Scotty's 52 F3 · 05-05-2018, 11:43 AM

By the way, I used 3/4" plywood for the bed wood and painted it with the same paint I used on the frame.

I did this so I could use the truck as I went through rebuilding and repairing everything. I need to rebuild the engine, then tear it all down for body and paint. Not going crazy on it as I'm going to drive the wheels off it.

Thinking of using Ipe for the bed wood. IF I can get some at a decent price. I don't want to have to refinish my bed wood every couple years. Supposed to just need an oil finish. I can throw a bed mat over it if I haul a load that will tear it up.

Any recommendations from a wood expert out there?

05-05-2018, 11:43 AM	#16
Scotty's 52 F3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Marana, AZ. Posts: 416	Re: 48-52 f2 bed diagram By the way, I used 3/4" plywood for the bed wood and painted it with the same paint I used on the frame. I did this so I could use the truck as I went through rebuilding and repairing everything. I need to rebuild the engine, then tear it all down for body and paint. Not going crazy on it as I'm going to drive the wheels off it. Thinking of using Ipe for the bed wood. IF I can get some at a decent price. I don't want to have to refinish my bed wood every couple years. Supposed to just need an oil finish. I can throw a bed mat over it if I haul a load that will tear it up. Any recommendations from a wood expert out there?