DanWoo Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 I am looking for a set of prints or plans for the wood frame structure for this car. Any ideas where I should look? I have a picture of all of the components but it does not show any dimensions for me to rebuild the wood. Need help - Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Dan, As far as I know, there are no plans or kits to replace the wood in these cars. Unless you are a skilled wood worker with all the shop tools needed to do compount curves, finger joints, etc..., you will be challenged beyond your limits. If the wood is good enough for patterns, you still have a chance to make it happen. Otherwise I suggest you find a GM body builder that has done other GM cars. Good luck, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanWoo Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 Thanks for post will do some more checking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I've made wood parts for 2 cars, a 1931 Chevrolet Coach and a 1927 Pontiac sport coupe (prefer to use Ash), not all that difficult if you have original pieces as patterns and some basic woodworking tools and patience. Have never seen any plans or patterns for any of the Fisher Bodied cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 If you have any bit of the original like Gunsmoke said, it should not be overly hard to replicate. Good Luck on your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanWoo Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 The parts are rotted away i can make what i need a little larger abd work into place i have a frend who is a tree trimer and he has some dry ash logs he can cut to rough size for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryLime Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Use ONLY kiln dried white ash . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanWoo Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 I know it will be good and dry thanks. O by the way i am a retired carpenter i will ha e to make my own patterns and take time any help will be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, HarryLime said: Use ONLY kiln dried white ash . Once the wood is 'dried' and has reached its stabilized moisture level it should be fine. No difference in Kiln dried vs. air dried. When building furniture you may want to stick with one or the other on the same project as there may be a colour difference. The wood itself in the end product will be fine either way. Biggest advantage of kiln dried is its quicker and I suppose it will kill any bugs. Bugs can be killed in air dried as well. I have always used the formula of 1 year per 1 inch of board thickness to dry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanWoo Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 Yes wood has to reach stability befor working or what you cut it can ghange thats a given thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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