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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2021, 06:05 AM
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Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

That picture is and will be priceless and timeless! happy July 4th! Bill.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-21-2019, 07:36 AM
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Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Am I the only one that noticed the strategically located period correct bottle opener on page 27, post 521, pic#4, Sept 21? Surely an after market add on! You finally found a use for it..Everyone...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-08-2018, 07:47 AM
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Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

I told ya the kids wood really enjoy your wagon in the parade!! Do Hank Jr. and Johnny cash do great harmony on Surfin' USA? I can hear them now..Gotta 46 Ford and We call it a Woodie, Orcas Island...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-02-2018, 09:37 AM
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Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Gary, of all the vehicles you've ever owned this one will be the most memorable! Just wait till you take the grandkids for a ride in the parade. They will be sooo excited. It will make the project...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2017, 11:41 AM
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Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Looks great from the East Coast! As far as finishing the strip at the rear and also above the windshield the quick simple and cheap fix is upholsterers "Hidem" It attaches with upholsterers tacks...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-25-2017, 12:25 AM
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Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Glad it went well. Many hands make light work in this case! Looks like the inmates are runnin' the joint.Was at Wavecrest in Ca. this weekend there were no jailbar woodies present..Bill
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2017, 08:28 AM
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Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Repeat this ten times IT'S A WOODIE! Got it? GOOD...Good luck with the top..:cool: Bill
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-13-2017, 03:24 PM
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Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Just had another thought! The frame on your truck is "ladder style" and Ford passenger cars had an X style frame which would reduce the amount of flex in a wood wagon. You may need an X brace to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-13-2017, 02:55 PM
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Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Just reviewed some of your older pics and think I notice you have eliminated the angle brackets at the rear platform barn door opening. on a 41/48 wagon at this point the steel floor platform turns...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2017, 10:28 AM
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Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

If your business is custom millwork for people with money concentrate on that. Let it fund your hobby. There's no money building custom woodie kits for jailbar Fords! Time is always the real thief...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-18-2016, 06:08 PM
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Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Smile Re: Truck based woody

No question a liftgate with woodgrained gas lift cylnders is the most functional but you know that ain't happenin'! Go with barn doors and give the windows some style.... Bill
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-06-2016, 06:58 AM
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Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Love the BUZZ in pic#4. Bet you can juggle four balls... Good luck Bill
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-01-2016, 05:16 PM
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Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

I used white flannel as an underlay material and I taped it in place. Flannel must come in a variety of colors take yer pick. Taped in place rather than stapled will avoid staple and or nails from...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-01-2016, 12:37 PM
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Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

So, I tapped my sources at Lebarron Bonney they tell me that long grain vinyl is made in 66" width only it's on back order with no delivery date in sight. I reached out to Leanardo in Ca. who told me...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-21-2016, 07:06 AM
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Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Well I gotta stick my nose in it ..again. You're a mile away from wood varnish but when the time comes I'm suggesting you go with the dark panel inserts and for varnish make sure it has an amber tint...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-15-2016, 06:34 PM
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Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

That was a very well produced video. To the point, great background.. wish I was riding shotgun. The stars didn't even have to cleanup for their parts! Ten outa ten...Bill
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-15-2016, 11:32 AM
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Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

In an earlier post on this thread I mentioned to get ready to cash in yours and the wife's 401K. Yer provin there's more than one way to skin a cat!! Hang in there GB... Bill SNOW here today
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-01-2016, 11:27 PM
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Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Well GB I didn't want you to think I was takin' over your build I was throwin' out the one piece t-gate for what it was worth! Like I said in a previous post it's your baby. You are right gas prop...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-01-2016, 09:04 AM
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Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Tailgate assemblies.. you meant assembly right....LOLOL Bill
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2016, 08:54 AM
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Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Glad you are busy at your day job even if it gets in the way of your passion! Found a couple of pics of barn doors on a '52 panel woodie makeover at Wavecrest a few years ago. The truck is gorgeous!...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2016, 12:34 PM
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Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Those are the stock supports and similar to Model A. I think C&G of Escondido Ca. repro them. Actually if you check their online catalogue they stock a lot of woodie related stuff. Good people to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Here is a pic of the upper right rear pillar steel bracket. You'll note it ties in the rear header, upper right roof rail as well as the upper rear side window rail. Make sense? It reduces any...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-11-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

Just measured my roof covering for width. It's 66" wide. From LeBaron/Bonney they still stock it. About $25./yd plus shipping!Took a pic now lets see if I can upload it...Bill
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-10-2016, 09:48 AM
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Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

I've been following this thread with interest and commend your obvious skills! I purchased my top material from Ed Clarke the "woodieologist" in Larchmont NY 35 years ago. It is short grained vinyl...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2015, 12:45 PM
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Views: 240,995
Posted By Bill
Re: Truck based woody

That's the truck! Thanks Stu now do you have any more pics to post? The truck is titled as a 42. Powertrain is by GM. Again a well executed project... Bill
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