Guest Harry Hill Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 What type of wood was used in the roof of the DB trucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Going to be doing mine on my '31 this Winter . I see oak on the thin joists, have not determined ends type, looks different maybe poplar. Need to disassemble and clean layers of paint . Have you found the topping yet . Original on mine says Supre Lustre inside, by Chase Drednaut . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Possibly kiln-dried ash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Yes , Most any harder wood would do . If you notice the pictures of the DB/Graham truck factory post here . The building next door is a lumber company . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry Hill Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I was thinking Ash on the top slats, I need to make all new slats, mine are painted but I can't tell for sure what the wood is. I'll take some by the wood working shop and see if they can tell me. I've let this truck sit for too long and now it's time to get it back on the road. It's all original so I'm just going to repair the stuff that needs it but leave it as original as possible. I'm not sure if I can get the vacuum fuel tank working correctly, that has always been a problem for me so right now it will run an electric fuel pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I believe the structural wood should be kiln-dried ash, too. That is information I got long ago. Cannot remember from where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 14 minutes ago, ArticiferTom said: Yes , Most any harder wood would do . If you notice the pictures of the DB/Graham truck factory post here . The building next door is a lumber company . Where can I find the photo? Is it the Braun Lumber Corporation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Stakeside posted in Picture threads under Stockton . This is Evansville plant ,two different periods . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Harry here some pics of two different '31 DB trucks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Whatever timber you use, it needs to be fairly stable under service temperature and moisture conditions and have straight grain, which makes it easy to work and make sharp shapes. It should also be on the stronger or harder side of the timber types. Ash is good. In this country we like Southland Beech, which grows slowly in a cooler climate so is fairly dense with close rings and thus even grain. If you go to a furniture or woodworking shop they may tell you which cuts to get so it doesn't warp with time; kiln drying reduces warping. You don't want knots in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry Hill Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 13 hours ago, ArticiferTom said: Harry here some pics of two different '31 DB trucks . thanks Tom, the 29 roof is different, it looks like lath slats, about 30 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Did not know that . Pic if you can . Is the topping labeled on inside ? Here mine 4 CHASE 31 SUPER LUSTRE DREDNAUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan arnett (2) Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Mine are ash except the corner post which are oak. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry Hill Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 2 hours ago, ArticiferTom said: Did not know that . Pic if you can . Is the topping labeled on inside ? Here mine 4 CHASE 31 SUPER LUSTRE DREDNAUT No topping, at least not any more. I will take a picture and post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry Hill Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 This is the roof of the truck, inside and out Thumbs.db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I see your truck has the early sun-roof option! Should be great to see it back on the road. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 From a trimmer's viewpoint, oak is not a good choice. Splits very easily when a tack is put in anywhere near the edge or in the grain. Ash is a wonderful wood to work with and use, holds fasteners quite well, although once aged for a few years, becomes hard as a rock.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry Hill Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 hour ago, TerryB said: I see your truck has the early sun-roof option! Should be great to see it back on the road. Terry I just wasn't appreciating what I had until you pointed it out to me. I got her fired up today. It's been sitting a long time so I had some varnish issues in the fuel system. The float is stuck in the carb so it overflowed but that is an easy fix. I have ignored this old girl for way to long and it feels good to be working on her again. With any luck I will drive it to our classic car cruise the first friday in October. I don't think she'll be ready for this Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry Hill Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I am going to stay away from oak just because of the weight and splitting. I think ash or poplar will work okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakeside Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 My truck is Stockton Ca built. I believe they used white oak for the wood work since it was more available here. I will forward my build pictures later. White oak is fairly easy to work with and my roof slats came out good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakeside Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 These are my build photos> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry Hill Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Stakeside, what year is your truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakeside Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 It is a 29 thru 31 "E" series 3/4 ton with 120" wheelbase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Stakeside that is some beautiful wood work and oak . You probable cringe like I do every time I have to paint over or cover it . My handle gives my other hobby away as a cannon and carriage builder . All with white and some red oak ,hickory wheels and ash poles . Then painted olive green , uck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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