Side rails/Troop Seats

[SixBuy]

Does anyone know what the side rails/troop seats are made of on my 70/90 (Tooele) Kaiser ? Looks like a very close grained wood, sort of like teak. I was wondering if sanding, sealing with a spar var, and painting over that is a good/bad idea. They appear to have been painted with black/white swirl patterns. Comments?

 

[BKubu]

I have been told that they used different types of wood. I have seen red oak. I cut apart a set of troop seats that were worn out and brought the wood to the lumber yard and the guy there told me it was red oak. It was definitely red in color. I actually thought it was redwood, but I was told it was oak.

My recommendation...buy a set of fiberglass troop seats rather than build a set. Been there...done that...too much work considering you can find the troopseats for $75 a side.

 

[JohnnyReb]

May be too far away for you (GA), but I have a set you can have...

 

[rdixiemiller]

JohnnyReb
I would like the troop seats if they are not alraedy spoken for. I can provide trading stock.

 

[JohnnyReb]

haven't heard from sixbuy so they are yours...

Actually have two sets: just purchased two more M35A2's for conversion to a crane truck(with Bruce"s help!) and another that my nephew wants to convert to a dump. We are going to pick them up in the next 10 days...Don't need the troop seats for either purpose.

We will be coming through Atl. on the return trip. Want to meet us in that vicinity?

 

[rdixiemiller]

Give me a buzz on my cell phone. 770-301-9991. I can meet you up there with just a little notice.
Do you have a golf cart? I have quite a few tires and wheels for them.
Quite a few 12" ATV tires on Yamaha wheels as well.

 

[SixBuy]

Glad to be of service, Gents.