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Express or other wood body ideas

Post by 1923orange » 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
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Re: Express or other wood body ideas

Post by 1923orange » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:53 pm

Bump anyone?
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Re: Express or other wood body ideas

Post by Been Here Before » Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:47 pm

Is this a starting place?
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Re: Express or other wood body ideas

Post by tdump » Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:51 pm

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.
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Re: Express or other wood body ideas

Post by CraneJon » Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:59 am

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.
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Re: Express or other wood body ideas

Post by Been Here Before » Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:18 pm

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.
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Re: Express or other wood body ideas

Post by TRDxB2 » Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:22 pm

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
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