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**old51sedan** · 08-20-2018, 01:46 PM

I doubt 50-60 years ago they even had any kind of treated lumber. Even if they did I doubt GM/ Ford or anyone would have paid more money for it to put in the beds. I figured if I did mine I may paint the boards on the bottom before I installed them, just a thought.

08-20-2018, 01:46 PM	#24
old51sedan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 877	Re: Has anyone EVER restored a bed properly? I doubt 50-60 years ago they even had any kind of treated lumber. Even if they did I doubt GM/ Ford or anyone would have paid more money for it to put in the beds. I figured if I did mine I may paint the boards on the bottom before I installed them, just a thought.