SKID STRIPS AND BEDWOOD   Bed wood and stainless steel skid strips, the wood is cherry. Both of these items are not what was used from the factory they used painted strips and wood I believe yellow pine and or oak. This is one area I strayed from the truck being original but it is my preference. I still have to sand the wood, stain and finish I wanted to make sure all the pieces fit before I do that work. Bed | 1955 GMC Index