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Dave1931Pickup · 06-09-2019, 08:52 AM

Did Henry have part numbers for the Body Blocks? If so where do I find them? I'm looking for part numbers for the blocks on a '31 82 B Closed Cab Pickup. I have not found them in the Body Parts List or in the Chassis Parts List. Thanks in advance.

kbinde2 · 06-09-2019, 11:11 AM

Bratton's has them listed as a kit for 30-31 PU. If individual blocks are needed, is there enough original to shape from a pattern.? I did a couple for my '29 Coupe, not perfectly
crafted, but they did fit. kb

duke36 · 06-09-2019, 11:39 AM

The Jan /Feb 1998 issue of the MAFCA Restorer had body block locations and dimensions for the SW Sedans. Perhaps other models. The Les Andrews Redbook has a full section on body blocks but no dimensions of the blocks are shown.

Terry, NJ · 06-09-2019, 04:25 PM

I'm not sure of the dimensions of the blocks in question, but get a cheap vernier caliper and you can reliably measure .005 (5 thousandiths) with even a cheap one. Used ones can be found in flea markets. I'm assuming you have a table saw to cut your wood on. For wood, my first choice would be Ash. Second choice would be Oak, 3rd would be Maple. Get it all shaped and soak it in Linseed oil. It will keep a long time!
Terry

Dave1931Pickup · 06-10-2019, 10:02 AM

Thanks everyone, I'm not looking for dimensions. I already have a new set of blocks. I'm looking for part numbers. I document all of the parts that I use in restoration by original part number, original cost and current cost.

30 Closed Cab PU · 06-10-2019, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave1931Pickup

Thanks everyone, I'm not looking for dimensions. I already have a new set of blocks. I'm looking for part numbers. I document all of the parts that I use in restoration by original part number, original cost and current cost.

Wow, wish I was that organized.

100IH · 06-11-2019, 11:39 AM

There had to be some reason. Best option, assume that they were only sold as a kit then estimate / guess what sounds good. I have wondered how available parts were for the model A five years after or even during production. Drive train, fenders, wheels and electrical most likely did stay available what about 400A ash tray? Many part might have been only for the construction of the bodys at the plants. Cars had no real warranty's unless the dealer wished to keep a customer. The Manufacturers attitude would be to " "just buy another car" Was a different World then.

06-09-2019, 08:52 AM	#1
Dave1931Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 167	Body Blocks Did Henry have part numbers for the Body Blocks? If so where do I find them? I'm looking for part numbers for the blocks on a '31 82 B Closed Cab Pickup. I have not found them in the Body Parts List or in the Chassis Parts List. Thanks in advance.

06-09-2019, 11:11 AM	#2
kbinde2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Delaware Posts: 260	Re: Body Blocks Bratton's has them listed as a kit for 30-31 PU. If individual blocks are needed, is there enough original to shape from a pattern.? I did a couple for my '29 Coupe, not perfectly crafted, but they did fit. kb

06-09-2019, 11:39 AM	#3
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: Body Blocks The Jan /Feb 1998 issue of the MAFCA Restorer had body block locations and dimensions for the SW Sedans. Perhaps other models. The Les Andrews Redbook has a full section on body blocks but no dimensions of the blocks are shown.

06-09-2019, 04:25 PM	#4
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: Body Blocks I'm not sure of the dimensions of the blocks in question, but get a cheap vernier caliper and you can reliably measure .005 (5 thousandiths) with even a cheap one. Used ones can be found in flea markets. I'm assuming you have a table saw to cut your wood on. For wood, my first choice would be Ash. Second choice would be Oak, 3rd would be Maple. Get it all shaped and soak it in Linseed oil. It will keep a long time! Terry

06-10-2019, 10:02 AM	#5
Dave1931Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 167	Re: Body Blocks Thanks everyone, I'm not looking for dimensions. I already have a new set of blocks. I'm looking for part numbers. I document all of the parts that I use in restoration by original part number, original cost and current cost.

06-11-2019, 11:39 AM	#7
100IH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 970	Re: Body Blocks There had to be some reason. Best option, assume that they were only sold as a kit then estimate / guess what sounds good. I have wondered how available parts were for the model A five years after or even during production. Drive train, fenders, wheels and electrical most likely did stay available what about 400A ash tray? Many part might have been only for the construction of the bodys at the plants. Cars had no real warranty's unless the dealer wished to keep a customer. The Manufacturers attitude would be to " "just buy another car" Was a different World then. Last edited by 100IH; 06-11-2019 at 12:05 PM.