Guest rwolf Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I'm doing a frame off restoration on my 24-35 touring and must replace the rotten wood that rests on the frame, and the "A" pillar. What type of wood was used, what type should I use or doesn't it make a difference, any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest buicks39 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 maybe oak or mahogony.they are very hard wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Typically the wood used in the bodies was what was available locally. In the Buicks from Flint, that would normally be oak, ash, maple. At one time Henry Ford owned vast forests in Michigan's upper peninsula to supply wood for his Model T and A, etc. I have never seen mahogany used in any cars unless it was a redo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I have only heard about Oak,Ash and Beech. That what used on my 23-34 and 24-35 when I had it made.Beech on the upper parts.Take care of the old wood parts maybe you can use some of them. Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I have only seen ash in my original cars.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I have heard that this a great product to use on wood. Kwik Poly Wood Repair for Auto Restoration | Auto Restoration 101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 My 36 buick had primarily maple, and red oak. I used white oak as a replacement because of its rot resistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnetkid Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 My 25-45 was Ash. It is easy to work with as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rwolf Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks to all for the help. I bought some rough cut oak a local mill today and after planing it down I found too many knots to work with. Tomorrow I will take a little trip and get some Ash. It will cost me more but I've done this work with it before and I like it. This afternoon I was able to make a template from whats left of the wood and it will do the job. The 23-45 is a bigger car and I don't know if the plans would be suitable but thanks.Kwik-Poly is a great product and I would use it again where necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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