Vintageben Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Okay this may be a stupid question but unless I ask I won’t know the answer. On my 1928 Chrysler Coupe the windscreen posts appear to be cast aluminium nailed to the wood frame. What I’m wondering is how did the finish the piece so the nail heads are not visible? Any thoughts appreciated and here is a couple of pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Perhaps use screws to reattach and then fill the heads? Nailing will most likely create a lot of strain on the structure that is already there and original . If you can find them use stainless steel screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintageben Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 19 minutes ago, Walt G said: Perhaps use screws to reattach and then fill the heads? Nailing will most likely create a lot of strain on the structure that is already there and original . If you can find them use stainless steel screws. Yeah I will be replacing all of the wood as it’s not sound anyway I will keep the screw idea in mind. Thanks Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 In 1970-71 a friend who is a skilled wood worker and I ( as his helper) replaced 98% of the structural wood work in a 1931 Franklin with coach built body by Derham of Pa. I am well aware of the task that you face. Biggest effort may be finding a place that can supply the hardwood ( 2nd growth white ash) that is the strongest type you can use. Some people may think oak is better but oak can fracture where ash has a flexibility to it . You will appreciate the skill it takes to do this even with the wood that you have for patterns. I wish you well with your project. Walt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintageben Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 Hi Walt Yeah I do realise the enormous task ahead of me but seen as I have not long turned 40 I figure I have a bit of time left to complete this. As I’m in Australia I may or may not be using Ash but luckily enough The PowerHouse Museum in Sydney NSW has a sectioned Chrysler Sedan Body from 1928 that was donated to them back in the day by Holden a local body builder. The timber in that body is label with what types of local Timber were used. I’m also very fortunate that my wife has worked in the timber industry for some time now so we have a really good contact with a specialised timber yard that can source the correct timber for me. Thanks for the info and encouraging words they are appreciated. Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan95 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 You can do it! Two years ago I started rebuilding a touring body. All but some of the door parts are being replaced. If all goes well, I hope to have it done this month. I say this to cheer you on. Also, look up Rob Teale. He is a restorer from your part of the world and does what he can to teach others about the craft. He should be able to help you on details specific for Australian cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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