Re: 1949 Wood planks for 3100 Shortbed
"southern yellow" pine is hardwood and what was originally installed in the trucks. All other pines are softwood - so, it's true, you can't just stroll into home depot and grab some cheap pine boards - they won't last long at all. Most base-level kits are oak, a great stable hardwood - and then the prices ramp up from there as you get more exotic. One company I have heard all positive comments on is Mar-K, and the focus of their busines sis bed parts and bed wood. Might be worth a look.
Good luck!
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