This is what The Precious looked like before... Sure.  It ran...but mostly, it sat! I don't know all the technical stuff... But Gary has redone everything - new engine, converted manual to auto tranny, new red oak bed, tons of body work.  I could have a new body with all the work he's put into The Precious! LOL Ratty old wood... Can wood actually be moth-eaten?  It's amazing to see how time and the elements breaks down the cellular structure.  Wow, this wood was as old me!!!  I hope I have weathered the elements better than this!