29 CCPU Top Wood Type
 

I have an old top wood kit that was purchased +- 25 years ago and would like to modify the side "header" pieces that form the front to rear header pieces over the doors.
Can anyone tell me what type (species) of wood was used for this piece so my modification will match when toe entire piece is stained and finished. I do know it's NOT OAK. I'm thinking it might be "Yellow Birch". ???
Thank you,
Ron

Re: 29 CCPU Top Wood Type
 

I believe Ford used many kinds of hardwoods. The most common I believe was white ash. I think Classic Wood in NC normally uses white ash, at least that is what my 3 wood kits (28 special coupe, 29 phaeton and 29 CCPU) from them were made from.
Rusty Nelson

Re: 29 CCPU Top Wood Type
 

My experience with Model A wood kits is they all need a certain amount of modification while they are being fitted. Why do you need to make a new piece? Usually carefully shaving them here and there is what is needed. I used oak to rebuild the corners of one top bow in my cabriolet. It was later wrapped and not seen again.

Re: 29 CCPU Top Wood Type
 

Thanks Rusty. White ash huh?? My kit was purchased many years ago (likely 23-25) from Mack Products. I discovered yesterday they are still selling Model A wood products. Seems they no longer sell the top kits, however. I sent them a message yesterday. I'll see if/what they respond with.

Re: 29 CCPU Top Wood Type
 

Hi Russ:
I"m not replacing any pieces. My pickup is a street rod project I started from a street rod basket case 26 years ago. I have figured out a way to eliminate the nails in the rear quarter pieces that nail them to the roof wood and allow the hidem to run in a straight line across the top of the door and the modified rear quarter piece to the cab rear corner
The modifications would be to add some material to the door header so it ends up being a tiny bit proud of the rear quarter metal. Probably not more than 1/8". I'm not going to run gutters either so this will also help to keep some water from running inside the doors. I don't intend to be driving my street rod in the rain. ;o)

Re: 29 CCPU Top Wood Type
 

When I extended my '29 CCPU cab by 6-1/2", I had to make all new top wood pieces. I used white oak and also modified the profile.