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Ken B · 09-30-2011, 08:37 PM

Does anyone on this forum have body plans for a 30/31 C-Cab delivery body. UPS had Model As with this type of body and I would like to build one. I haven't had much luck with previous posts but I want to try it again. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ken Brekke Plover, WI

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 10-01-2011, 04:26 AM

Ken, I am unaware of such a set a plans being available which probably answers the reason why. So the next thing is have you considered making them yourself? A couple options to think about would be to initially sketch out on paper what you are seeking. Then purchase one of the 1:20th scale steel models like Hubley made of a Sedan or Station Wagon. Cut the body at the cowl A pillar and assemble the model sans the rest of the body. Using Balsa wood, heavy card-stock, or Styrene, begin laying out and building up in scale what you are trying to achieve. Then transfer the measurements of your model into real-scale and start making sawdust!! Good Luck on your venture!!

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Steve Wastler · 10-01-2011, 07:00 AM

You don't need a hubley, there is already a one made, I can't remember who makes it. One of the clubs gave it away as a raffle win. Nice model.....

Steve Wastler · 10-01-2011, 07:19 AM

Here is a 1/25 scale, a little less quality than the other I saw. This may be smaller too ebay #360372105122

Ken B · 10-01-2011, 09:29 AM

Thanks for the replies. The model on Ebay is the body I am talking about. I found out that bodies like this were made by the Stoughton Coach company in Stoughton Wisconsin which is now Stoughton Trailers. I am working with an old engineer there to see if they have anything in their archives.

It will be a great project if I can get a set of plans. I don't know if I would be able to make my own not knowing structurally what kinds of joints are best. The search goes on. Ken B.

Roadster62 · 10-01-2011, 09:37 AM

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Revell made a good 30-31 Station Wagon / Tudor kit years ago, detail is far better than Hubley IMO.

Steve Wastler · 10-01-2011, 09:40 AM

Good luck with this project, cool you were able to hook up with that gentleman keep us updated as to your continued progress. Do you have the issue of the restorer or MAN with the article on the truck from a year or so ago?

Ken B · 10-01-2011, 10:16 AM

I haven't tried pursuing the one that was in the Restorer years ago. I saw the article once and should have taken more information down on it then. I will have to do some digging in the Restorers. Does anyone know which issue it was in? I believe that it may have been in more than one issue.

eswanson · 10-01-2011, 12:51 PM

try UPS corporate, they have one and may let measurements be done... or better yet they may have them.

Ken B · 10-02-2011, 09:19 AM

I have tried without much success at all contacting UPS directly. I keep getting told that I will receive a call back from someone that works with the old UPS trucks. The search goes on.

09-30-2011, 08:37 PM	#1
Ken B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plover, WI Posts: 261	Panel delivery body plans Does anyone on this forum have body plans for a 30/31 C-Cab delivery body. UPS had Model As with this type of body and I would like to build one. I haven't had much luck with previous posts but I want to try it again. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ken Brekke Plover, WI

10-01-2011, 04:26 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,513	Re: Panel delivery body plans Ken, I am unaware of such a set a plans being available which probably answers the reason why. So the next thing is have you considered making them yourself? A couple options to think about would be to initially sketch out on paper what you are seeking. Then purchase one of the 1:20th scale steel models like Hubley made of a Sedan or Station Wagon. Cut the body at the cowl A pillar and assemble the model sans the rest of the body. Using Balsa wood, heavy card-stock, or Styrene, begin laying out and building up in scale what you are trying to achieve. Then transfer the measurements of your model into real-scale and start making sawdust!! Good Luck on your venture!! . __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

10-01-2011, 07:19 AM	#4
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Panel delivery body plans Here is a 1/25 scale, a little less quality than the other I saw. This may be smaller too ebay #360372105122

10-01-2011, 09:29 AM	#5
Ken B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plover, WI Posts: 261	Re: Panel delivery body plans Thanks for the replies. The model on Ebay is the body I am talking about. I found out that bodies like this were made by the Stoughton Coach company in Stoughton Wisconsin which is now Stoughton Trailers. I am working with an old engineer there to see if they have anything in their archives. It will be a great project if I can get a set of plans. I don't know if I would be able to make my own not knowing structurally what kinds of joints are best. The search goes on. Ken B.

10-01-2011, 09:37 AM	#6
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Panel delivery body plans Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Revell made a good 30-31 Station Wagon / Tudor kit years ago, detail is far better than Hubley IMO. __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

10-01-2011, 07:00 AM	#3
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Panel delivery body plans You don't need a hubley, there is already a one made, I can't remember who makes it. One of the clubs gave it away as a raffle win. Nice model.....

10-01-2011, 09:40 AM	#7
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Panel delivery body plans Good luck with this project, cool you were able to hook up with that gentleman keep us updated as to your continued progress. Do you have the issue of the restorer or MAN with the article on the truck from a year or so ago?

10-01-2011, 10:16 AM	#8
Ken B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plover, WI Posts: 261	Re: Panel delivery body plans I haven't tried pursuing the one that was in the Restorer years ago. I saw the article once and should have taken more information down on it then. I will have to do some digging in the Restorers. Does anyone know which issue it was in? I believe that it may have been in more than one issue.

10-01-2011, 12:51 PM	#9
eswanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Le Roy, IL Posts: 157	Re: Panel delivery body plans try UPS corporate, they have one and may let measurements be done... or better yet they may have them. __________________ Peace & Grace, Eric Swanson 1931 Model A Pickup

10-02-2011, 09:19 AM	#10
Ken B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plover, WI Posts: 261	Re: Panel delivery body plans I have tried without much success at all contacting UPS directly. I keep getting told that I will receive a call back from someone that works with the old UPS trucks. The search goes on.