I have seem some nice wood beds, but they don't do as well when you put sides on them and fill them with gravel and firewood. The sides like to rip out. My dad tried that and it lasted less than a year.
This truck does not really make me money, it just saves it. I use it to plow snow, get firewood, gravel, compost, etc... I have been thinking of turning the flatbed into a dump bed. That way I don't have to shovel anymore.
I'm just trying to figure out what to expect so I know what eco-measures to take.
BTW- The cab and frame are fine.