Erich,
I think the original wood was southern yellow pine ,its a very hard and
durable softwood with good rot resistance as well. This is available
locally.. Bristol Valley Hardwoods should have it.
I used quarter sawn white oak for my bed ...caution ...much more $ and
heavier. I dyed the wood black so you can still see the grain ..looks Ebony
like. After a poor experience with a couple of spar varnish brands ..to
soft, ran all over etc. I sanded most of it off and applied the Pelucid
Product with a brush, one coat. I am pleased with the results. Not sure how
many coats to get the same gloss over bare wood or how well it would spray.
Good luck with your bed.
Eric St.Phillips
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> From: Erich Lucas <elucas@maxnet.net>
> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: [oletrucks] Bed Wood Question
> Date: Friday, February 05, 1999 7:46 PM
>
> Hello All,
>
> I have been working steadily on my 55 2nd and just got it back
>from the
> paint shop. Now the time has come to replace the old ratty pine bed wood
> that is in it. I tried touching up the existing wood with my planer, but
> it still doesnt look as good as I would like it to. I would like to know
> exactly what kind of wood came standard in a 55 2nd 3100. And if anyone
> has done anything unique with their bed's. I am planning on trying
> "pelucid" from the makers of Por-15 when I do the work. I will post the
> results.
> I plan on buying the rough sawn lumber, planeing it down myself
>so any
> input would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Thanks in Advance,
>
>
> Erich Lucas
> Palmyra, NY
>
> 1955 2nd 3100
>
>
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