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Originally Posted by Birchwood
Hello its been awhile since I have posted, just retired and starting on my projects, I have a 1930 tudor I am starting on and I was wondering if anyone has cut and replaced their own top wood. I pulled out some of the rotted wood and now looking to replace it, I ordered the bows and front header, I noticed I have to do some fit and finish to make them fit correctly... so I figured I might as well cut and form it myself.
I have woodworking experience and band saw, table saws and routers... my question is what species of wood would be recommended and is there anywhere to get the specs for like the rear header. all that was completely rotted and crumbled when removed. The sides over the door and windows were not complete at the front header, they were cut flush at the rear of header. any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Yes, we cut our own wood. The typical species we use is Ash. I have not used any commercially available wood in awhile however you are likely correct in your assessment about it not fitting and will need additional fitting.
I am not sure what you are calling a Rear Header as that was not a Ford term. If you are speaking of the #8 Roof Rib, that is part number A-57247. If you are speaking of the Frame over the top of of the rear window, that is part number A-57070. If you need a complete Window Frame Assembly, that part number is A-57074. The Rail (Roof) Front which you are calling the Header is part # A-57238 however there are many other pieces like A-57236, -238, -257, -258, et/al that are needed to get all of the dimensions. All of these drawings are available from the Benson Ford library (-whenever they re-open) however they are very complex in their dimensioning and very hard to obtain layout measurements unless you can convert it into CAD and then do 1:1 drawings from multiple angles. You are best to obtain these in person after you have looked at each of the drawings to make sure it has the info that you need. Most hobbyists will tell you that obtaining factory drawings is not worth the expense for the information they receive because of the expense.