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jakeknapp29 04-24-2015 12:48 PM

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I've always liked woody wagons and hucksters. As an engineer, I have access to CAD software so I decided to model one up in 3D for fun. Some of the plans I've seen for these things are pretty poorly done as far a details and today's drawing standards. I'm not done yet but getting close. This is based off of a few that I've seen running around....Yes, I'm making a set of VERY detailed drawings for it.

oldbike99 04-24-2015 12:56 PM

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Very nice. Please keep us updated.

Seth Swoboda 04-24-2015 02:28 PM

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Nice work! Now when you get that done, make a drawing of a postal truck body.

pgerhardt 04-24-2015 03:28 PM

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I did a full set of measured drawings of my original steel skinned 1928 Huckster in the pre computer 1970s. I did it the old school way on a drafting table with drafting tools. Below are a few examples. For all the drawings and many photographs use this link to my dropbox album.

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/yhkylvvki...ozwvEzY9dYQ1Za

Barry B./ Ma. 04-24-2015 05:01 PM

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Make sure there's room for a tall driver, the huckster I had was too tight for a 6'- 3 driver.

d. 04-24-2015 07:08 PM

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the proportions on a "woodie vehicle" are so important. Check the side view of any Model A factory station wagon, mail truck, etc. The top is arced just behind the driver position, then tapers to the back and tapers to the front; the roof line is not flat and looks obviously homemade if it is flat.
Study any original photos and you will see this arch clearly.

glenn in camino 04-24-2015 07:36 PM

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Although natural wood is beautiful, I believe that most hucksters were painted. Usually green.

jakeknapp29 04-24-2015 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pgerhardt (Post 1074799)
I did a full set of measured drawings of my original steel skinned 1928 Huckster in the pre computer 1970s. I did it the old school way on a drafting table with drafting tools. Below are a few examples. For all the drawings and many photographs use this link to my dropbox album.

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/yhkylvvki...ozwvEzY9dYQ1Za


Nicely Done! Thanks for posting that! I have a lot of appreciation for the guys that drafted by hand!

pgerhardt 04-25-2015 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn in camino (Post 1074912)
Although natural wood is beautiful, I believe that most hucksters were painted. Usually green.

I think steel skinned painted Hucksters have a much better period look. But then I admit to being biased! :D

anteek 04-25-2015 07:45 PM

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PLEASE keep us informed!!!!!


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