Technical Going a different direction. Need wood drawings for 1930 Ford Coupe

I have been gathering parts for my 1934 Ford P/U build since January. I had the opportunity to buy a 1930 Ford Coupe body within reason so I bought it. I am going to be selling off all my pickup stuff in the next few months to generate some funds.

The coupe body has the normal rusted areas which is no big deal. I noticed that some of the wood in the body is missing or has rotted so bad that I can not use it for a pattern. I would like to download the wood drawings that show dimensions but have struck out researching on the internet. This is my first coupe so am new to this type of hot rod build. What are you all doing for wood replacement. Is it better to **** it up and buy the wood kits that are out there or take the time to make your own? I do have some wood working skills but don't want to spend a month making the wood needed.

 

I have mixed feelings about wood, I have been repairing a fire damaged 30 Pickup cab, and made some wood pieces to sit inside the B Pillars and another that that runs along the top that connects both sides. What frustrated me most was the amount of time it took to shape them, coupled with the fact that wood is not as strong as steel.

 

I probably had just over half an hour making up this frame out of steel tubing If I had shaped it up out of timber, it would have taken me hours.

 

post a damage pic or two... some of us may have a chunk laying around that you could trace...

 

this is what i did a while ago. first grayish ones are orig. last pic shows the new piece far left. cut them out on a big bandsaw, shaped them with a large upright sander. fit pretty good and I'm no woodworker.

 

You might try Bert's Model A in Denver (800-321-1931 closed Mondays) as they will sometimes sell individual pieces. I used some stock pieces and then fabricated the roof as I did a 6-1/2" cab extension on a '29 CCPU. Used white oak.

 

Will do when the time comes. Thanks

 

I looked on the website and it looks like they have all the pieces. I will make what I have patterns for and maybe buy what I don't have unless I find a pattern from one of the members.

 

I never seen patterns for the wood on model a or other fords. I would also like to have some if you do find them. As a woodworker I enjoy making the wood for the bodies. Being a toolmaker it’s a change of pace and wood sounds easier but with its movement its harder to keep things solid in the joints .
I shape mine with a big bandsaw ,shaper hand planes and stationary belt and disk sander.

 

Before I moved to my current house I lived in one of those 55 and older gated adult communities. We had a fully equipped woodshop in the club house. I spent 8 am - 12:00 in there mon-fri. I loved it as it relaxed me before I went into work. It's still not 100 % done but I have already made at least 90% of the over 100 parts involved

 

Check over on the Ford Barn in the Model A section. They may have the drawings that you need.