The Ford Barn

cfontana · 07-17-2012, 03:24 PM

I am putting together a 1931 Tudor that some took apart...had a lot of work done and then quit. I have it back together and running and now I am putting the interior in it. He had the headliner done and seats done. He had all the other panels upholstered. The door panels were easy to put on since they have clips. I am not sure how to attach the panels below the back windows and all the panels that go around the rear window and between the windows and the head liner.

Not George · 07-17-2012, 03:46 PM

I could be very wrong, but I believe they are nailed in with small nailed or brads.

Tom from Drippin' · 07-17-2012, 03:54 PM

The panels are nailed with very fine, headed nails into the wood framing. Then, with a upholstery needle or dentist pick, pull the fabric out to cover the head.
Set the curved panels in a 5 gal. bucket (DRY - NOT IN WATER) for a day or two to set the curve and make them easier to install.

jmeckel · 07-17-2012, 08:00 PM

One thing I found when I did my Tudor this winter was that the wood is VERY hard and the little brads like to bend. I found if you hold them with a small, clean, needle nose pliers and be careful driving them most will not bend. It seems the pliers gives the brads a little extra stiffness so they do not bend.
good luck.

dumb person · 10-04-2012, 09:35 PM

This small nails method would work on a fordor right? With wood frame everywhere? So where does one get such tiny nails are they available from a ...furniture maker?

Rusty Homestead Fl · 10-04-2012, 09:54 PM

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The Model A parts houses have them. They're round headed so the fabric will slip over the head easier.

Aerocraft · 10-05-2012, 07:46 AM

I buy the small "finishing" brads at Ace Hardware. Gar Williams

07-17-2012, 03:24 PM	#1
cfontana Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 5	Interior panels I am putting together a 1931 Tudor that some took apart...had a lot of work done and then quit. I have it back together and running and now I am putting the interior in it. He had the headliner done and seats done. He had all the other panels upholstered. The door panels were easy to put on since they have clips. I am not sure how to attach the panels below the back windows and all the panels that go around the rear window and between the windows and the head liner.

07-17-2012, 03:46 PM	#2
Not George Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Yep Posts: 202	Re: Interior panels I could be very wrong, but I believe they are nailed in with small nailed or brads.

07-17-2012, 03:54 PM	#3
Tom from Drippin' Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dripping Springs, Texas Posts: 286	Re: Interior panels The panels are nailed with very fine, headed nails into the wood framing. Then, with a upholstery needle or dentist pick, pull the fabric out to cover the head. Set the curved panels in a 5 gal. bucket (DRY - NOT IN WATER) for a day or two to set the curve and make them easier to install. __________________ The pursuit of excellence is healthy and rewarding. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic and a terrible waste of time.

07-17-2012, 08:00 PM	#4
jmeckel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Luck WI Posts: 550	Re: Interior panels One thing I found when I did my Tudor this winter was that the wood is VERY hard and the little brads like to bend. I found if you hold them with a small, clean, needle nose pliers and be careful driving them most will not bend. It seems the pliers gives the brads a little extra stiffness so they do not bend. good luck. __________________ Jon "If you choose to not decide, you still have made a choice!" RUSH Don't tell me what you know..... Tell me what you have done.

10-04-2012, 09:35 PM	#5
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: Interior panels This small nails method would work on a fordor right? With wood frame everywhere? So where does one get such tiny nails are they available from a ...furniture maker?

10-04-2012, 09:54 PM	#6
Rusty Homestead Fl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Homestead, Fl Posts: 351	Re: Interior panels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Model A parts houses have them. They're round headed so the fabric will slip over the head easier.

10-05-2012, 07:46 AM	#7
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: Interior panels I buy the small "finishing" brads at Ace Hardware. Gar Williams