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09-01-2020 | 08:46 PM
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Depending on the wheel base an 8 ft deck looks tidy and neat.
09-01-2020 | 08:54 PM
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My wheel base is the same as yours..
09-01-2020 | 09:36 PM
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For hauling a slightly longer deck would be ok.
09-01-2020 | 09:44 PM
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What type of deck boards are on yours..?
09-02-2020 | 01:26 PM
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All weather treated 2 x 6, might be spruce? I found that it was a waste of time using untreated, the extra cost is well worth it.
09-02-2020 | 06:31 PM
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Treated lumber and steel don't mix too well, makes steel rust really bad..
09-02-2020 | 06:48 PM
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The steel on my deck is painted, after 3-5 yrs it`s holding up well.
09-02-2020 | 06:57 PM
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Have you lifted a board to check..?
09-02-2020 | 07:19 PM
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I had to remove a couple of boards this spring, they are pretty much like new. The 56 is mostly stored inside but with watering trees the deck does get wet.
09-02-2020 | 07:22 PM
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I'll likely use oak or some other hardwood..
09-02-2020 | 07:29 PM
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I think that all weather wood is pricey enough and it does stand up well. I`m not after a show truck look, the rest of the 56 is original.
09-02-2020 | 07:37 PM
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From: northwestern Ontario
None of mine are show trucks either..
09-02-2020 | 08:05 PM
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They certainly are compared to my ''56 work truck''.
09-03-2020 | 08:25 AM
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Good morning, rained here all night, stopped for now but looks like it will start up again soon..
09-03-2020 | 11:00 AM
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From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
It`s a sunny day here John.
