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DesmoDog · 09-30-2016, 04:49 PM

I have a 1927 roadster body in need of much TLC. Is there a restoration manual that covers the do's and don'ts of trying to rebuild one of these bodies? There is about 2" of the body wood left on it and most of the panels aren't connected quite as solidly as they were 90 years ago...

I thkn I have an idea of how to tackle it but a reference couldn't hurt.

Thanks,

dumb person · 10-01-2016, 02:14 AM

Not much wood in the 1927 bodies unless it was auzzi built.
No manual that i'm aware of... (could have done with one myself) i had photos of the structure for a 27 roadster but the drive they were on appears to have gone missing.

This shows some body rail type structure with angle iron type uprights holding the outer skin and door striker, also forming the support for the seat back.

This shows the floor part near where the pedals go, and the pillar riveted to it that the door hinges screw to.

This might be of some help

Jack Innes · 10-01-2016, 10:36 AM

Save yourself a lot of cash & time -- see classified section.

DesmoDog · 10-01-2016, 04:34 PM

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Thanks for the info.

Jack, if I had seen your ad a month ago I would have been very interested. I picked up a Ducati in St. Catherines last spring... now I havn't got the money or the space for another whole car though.

09-30-2016, 04:49 PM	#1
DesmoDog Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Michigan, USA Posts: 20	1927 Roadster Body rebuild I have a 1927 roadster body in need of much TLC. Is there a restoration manual that covers the do's and don'ts of trying to rebuild one of these bodies? There is about 2" of the body wood left on it and most of the panels aren't connected quite as solidly as they were 90 years ago... I thkn I have an idea of how to tackle it but a reference couldn't hurt. Thanks, __________________ -Craig

10-01-2016, 02:14 AM	#2
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: 1927 Roadster Body rebuild Not much wood in the 1927 bodies unless it was auzzi built. No manual that i'm aware of... (could have done with one myself) i had photos of the structure for a 27 roadster but the drive they were on appears to have gone missing. This shows some body rail type structure with angle iron type uprights holding the outer skin and door striker, also forming the support for the seat back. This shows the floor part near where the pedals go, and the pillar riveted to it that the door hinges screw to. This might be of some help __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

10-01-2016, 10:36 AM	#3
Jack Innes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 704	Re: 1927 Roadster Body rebuild Save yourself a lot of cash & time -- see classified section. __________________ Jack Innes, Brooklin, Ontario

10-01-2016, 04:34 PM	#4
DesmoDog Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Michigan, USA Posts: 20	Re: 1927 Roadster Body rebuild Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the info. Jack, if I had seen your ad a month ago I would have been very interested. I picked up a Ducati in St. Catherines last spring... now I havn't got the money or the space for another whole car though. __________________ -Craig