1936 pickup cab corner question

[tubman]

I would bet that COE door skins are a lot easier to make than cab corners and also require a lot less specialized tooling.

[OldGold360]

Originally Posted by tubman

I would bet that COE door skins are a lot easier to make than cab corners and also require a lot less specialized tooling.

That’s the thing though... the tooling was already developed. I thought someone acquired it all from Northern.

[TLOHM]

A little late to this inquiry, but ran into a guy at a swap meet last weekend and we were both in need of rear cap corners. Maybe whoever has the tooling will eventually catch on that there's a decent market out there.

[34fivewindow]

Originally Posted by OldGold360

I was just thinking about this today. Someone has to know if this is how the corners were finished. I have a rusty ‘37 cab and it looks the same. I’m shaping the rear panel of my ‘36 cab now (might share that process if anyone is interested) and will be on the corners soon. Anybody know the answer to my original question?

The cab corners are open on the bottom like your first picture that you posted.

[rustynut4247]

You are right. I had the tooling when I had Northern Classic Trucks. It was available for sale to many of our dealers or anyone who would want them.
It seemed as if no one was interested to buy the quality tooling at the time.
The only offer that I received was from Mac Products. They had told me Quote "when it gets to scrap price let me know."
In addition, I still have the35-9 Running board tooling. I am looking for a buyer.
You are right about the market.
When I had the tooling, I probably sold 1000 pair of front and rear cab corners.
The tooling for those ended up in scrap as was most of my tooling.

[GaryU.]

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Very sorry to read this but I do appreciate how you helped the hobby for many years. I have one of your boxes and running boards on my '39 pickup and they are both spot on to the rusted out and dented to death originals. Hope your C.O.E. project is finished, the avatar photo looks great!

[38bill]

Originally Posted by GaryU.

Very sorry to read this but I do appreciate how you helped the hobby for many years. I have one of your boxes and running boards on my '39 pickup and they are both spot on to the rusted out and dented to death originals. Hope your C.O.E. project is finished, the avatar photo looks great!

Same here. Got my box and wood mounts from NCT and I did a lot of referrals.