bed wood

[ken]

I'll be installing my dropside bed soon. Does anyone know what kind of wood is between the frame and bed? Mine is rotted enough that it's not going to work. It looks like red oak, but as rotted as it is i can't be sure.

 

[Desert Rat]

I'm looking to replace the wood in the 109 box as well. Any ideas on what it is?

 

[cranetruck]

This is what red oak looks like (from the M756 pipeline truck bed).
It's relatively heavy.

 

[Longhunter7]

Tough Wood?

If you can't find some nice oak for a replacement, try using Black Locust.

It is used by farmers for fence posts because of it's rot resistance, and it is a very dense and heavy wood!

 

[cranetruck]

The load on the deuce in the foreground is locust. Destined for Kenny's pipeline truck.
I used locust boards between the frame and the bed on my deuce.

 

[Longhunter7]

Tough Wood!

Cranetruck,

All I can say is, brilliant minds think alike!

 

[Desert Rat]

Thanks y'all! I'll be looking for some when the time comes.

 

[rdixiemiller]

Red oak works fine. Cut to length, countersink for the rivet heads on the frame. We used to paint 4 good coats of used motor oil mixed 50% with diesel fuel. Keeps the wood from rotting, and seems to keep the frame rails from rusting on top. We used this under the beds of dump trucks, flats, etc.

 

[rdixiemiller]

Don't use pressure treated, the pine will crush over time and your bed will be loose.

 

[red devils dude]

as a farmer Black Locust is the way to go but its geting harder and harder to find.

 

[ken]

I got a hold of some red oak. I just finished relieving the holes for the rivit heads. Would thompsons water seal be the best? Or should i paint them?

 

[cranetruck]

Prime and paint for best UV protection.
I like the Rustoleum "rusty metal " primer even for wood. Work it in with a good brush.

Bjorn

 

[Desert Rat]

Again guys, Thanks soo much for the info!! WOW!!!!