Hi Dave,
I did the wood in our 49 3100 last spring. I made my own wood via Home Depot
and some time on a table saw and use of a router.
I purchased the side angles (2) and the pre-punched (sq holes) raw steel strips
from Mar-K via the internet and a credit card. They arrived in about a week via
UPS packed in a long cardboard mailing tube without damage. This is a driver
so I just painted the strips with some epoxy based black appliance paint in a
spray can, and used chrome plated carriage bolts/nuts/wshrs. I used a oak
stain and three coats of semi-gloss marine varnish on the planks prior to final
installation.
I went with Mar-K due to recommendations from several folks who have done
the beds on their trucks. I haven't done but this one, so I have no opinion on
the others suppliers. Good luck with the project.
>currently looking at a couple of suppliers -- Jim Carter and an outfit I
>found on the Internet called "Mar-K" that seems to specialize in bed wood.
>Prices are about the same. Has anyone done business with Mar-K before and
>were you satisfied?
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