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Express or other wood body ideas
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:01 pm
by 1923orange
I’m looking to build a very simple express open top body. Anyone have any pictures or measurements they would be willing to share? Especially on how the body attaches to the frame. Thank you
Re: Express or other wood body ideas
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:53 pm
by 1923orange
Bump anyone?
Re: Express or other wood body ideas
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:47 pm
by Been Here Before
Is this a starting place?
Re: Express or other wood body ideas
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:51 pm
by tdump
I got the express pickup plans from Wagon works and I did modify slightly a couple details.I was not experienced on working with plans and it was a learning experience.
Re: Express or other wood body ideas
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:59 am
by CraneJon
Wagon Works Plans from Iowa are the best deal in town. The plans give you all the framing dimensions. You will then customize them as you move through the build. Fun project.
Jon
Re: Express or other wood body ideas
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:18 pm
by Been Here Before
For giggles and what not, remember that pre-1923 Fords ( and some others) depended on their bodies to be of a wooden frame and metal covering. Meaning that the business depended on coach builders familiar with wood frame construction.
Suggest a read or at least a view of the following literature.
Re: Express or other wood body ideas
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:22 pm
by TRDxB2
1923orange wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:01 pm
I’m looking to build a very simple express open top body. Anyone have any pictures or measurements they would be willing to share? Especially on how the body attaches to the frame. Thank you