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Originally Posted by Rick Steenrod
Joe,
Looks nice. I'm curious what kind of wood did use for sides, is it ash or Oak, and what finish? Also, does the driver seat hinge up adn if so what is the purpose of that? I too bought the wagon works DVD but am still trying to think the project through and get motivated to get started on a '29 huckster.
Thanks,
Rick
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Hi Rick, I used Local Cut, White Oak for all the Frame Members, For the Sides, I used Oak Veneer Plywood. I Recommend, and if I ever Build another, Not to use the Veneer Plywood. I have come close to Sanding Through the Veneer, trying to Clean up the Surface before using Minwax Helmsman Gloss Clear Polyurethane for the Finish, which I have applied 6 Coats.
I would use Solid Oak Boards, Biscuit Joint them, Clamp and Glue together. The sides are only 2ft wide by 6ft long. Of course I bought the Oak from a local Saw Mill, air dried 2 yrs old, It would cost a arm and a leg from Lowe's or Home Depot. And they don't carry full 2 inch you need in some places.
The Seat, I used a rear seat out of a Dodge Mini Van, the size is perfect for the Model A, Plus in has Seat Belts built in it. I hinged it to Store Tools, Hydraulic Jack and spare parts and place to store Registration, Ins. Papers in a Plastic Container. Also, in NY State You have to Register the Car with Historic Plates, then I will Use YOM Plates of 1930 Vintage, Ive been already approved to use them. You have to carry the Original Historical Plates with the Vehicle when you use the YOM's. It also made a great place to Install the Kill Switch, even though I Fused Every thing, next I will install a Power Outlet for GPS, in the Riser. I converted to a 12 volt Neg Ground GM Alternator 1 Wire, You can Purchase A 63 amp New one, that is even Chrome Plated, for $51 Dollars, I built my own mounting bracket. Click on my Profile and check out all the Photos of the Seat and Build, I should have taken a bunch of the Woodworking, to help you guys out.
Any other Questions I will answer anybody by your Profile address, I hope I haven't taken up a lot of bandwidth here, but Rick has asked good Questions, that others may never know the Answers to!