I also found that my vendor, Scott's Super Trucks, sold cheaper than buying
from Mar-K.
Blaine
-----Original Message-----
From: william moldenhauer [mailto:wmh678@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 4:00 PM
To: Blaine & Maggie Dumkee
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] bed wood finishing
I used spar urethane on mine and three years later no problems (but I do
have a bed cover)
also just a note Chevy duty sells the mar-k beds at a better price than
Mar-k found out by accident when I went to order mine
Bill 48'chevy pick-up
Channahon,Ill.
website
www.hotrodstogo.com
Go ahead and take risks....just be sure that everything
will turn out OK.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Blaine & Maggie Dumkee" <bmdumkee@auroranet.nt.ca>
To: "Oletrucks@Autox.Team.Net" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 3:35 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] bed wood finishing
> I have ordered a complete bed with oak bed wood and stainless trim from
> Mar-K.
>
> Any suggestions or experience with refinishing the wood? I have read the
> short blurb on Mar-K's web page.
>
> The truck will be driven, but only in the summer, and hopefully in dry
> conditions. It will also be garaged. I have no intentions of hauling
> 'stuff'.
>
> Two ideas, typical urethane, and linseed oil. I have heard over time
> urethane will peel, but I am scared linseed oil will darken.
>
> Anybody have any experience to add to my dilemma?
>
> Blaine Dumkee
> 1959 GMC 9314
> Fort Smith NT
> Canada
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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