What color was the bed wood in a 1978 lil red express? Thanks

 

Not sure it was a color just clear over natural oak..

 

Clear is my recall.

 

Thanks I'm not sure what to seal the new bed with.

 

Thanks I'm not sure what to seal the bed wood with.

 

I’ve seen everything from marine varnish, automotive urethane to clear epoxy.

 

I think I'm going to use marine spar varnish. Thanks

 

I Agree Marine Varnish (Clear UV) or Industrial Clear UV Varnish... Marine Varnish last a long time, But it dose have a yellow tint to it for some reason, However it may have changed because of Environmental Regulations sense I have used it? Last one I coated with it lasted approx. 15 Years out in the SO-CAL weather...
Good Luck >> Keep Us posted on the outcome !!! Cheers

 

I don't know. At my age wood is just a memory,

 

Memories of wood, I recently talked with an old girl friend from 1996 and found out she's still mad at at me after all this time. Hell all I did was merry my now x wife...

 

I would sand the oak with 220 grit on a DA before applying the finish, blow all the grain clear of dust then use a tack rag and follow the instructions on the product...
good luck and show us a few pictures of your project...
Better yet start a build thread!