'36 Windshield Tack Strip Question

[TagMan]

I'm restoring a 36 3W coupe and have a question. On either side of the windshield, under the garnish molding, there is a wooden tack strip, about 14½" long (see pic below). I don't believe anyone repos this strip, so I'm going to make them, but as wood working isn't among my present skill sets, it'll be a learning curve.

My question is, what kind of wood to make them out of? I would guess they have to be fairly weather resistant and have to be able to take nails without splitting. Maybe other attributes?

Anyone have an idea about what type of wood to use ?

Thanks,
-Bob

0928170910 by TagMan, on Flickr