Body blocks

[CalMI]

Were body blocks painted or left unpainted?

 

[wrndln]

I believe they were painted like the floorboards - a kind of black, stain finish. There have been a number of strings about the black finish. I have used thinned Rustoleum flat black paint or black stain. Either one mimics the original black finish and protects the wood.
Rusty

 

[Mike V. Florida]

They were not painted, but they were dipped or coated with a black wood preserver to keep them from rotting.
The closest thing that I can find to match it is ASPHALT FENCE-POST paint from Tractor supply.

I used Wolman WOODLIFE CREOCOAT.