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Originally Posted by shew01
I plan to look at a 1930 Fordor today for potential purpose. The car looks like it’s in good shape, except for the roof, which will likely need to be replaced at some point. From the pictures, no water stains are on the headliner.
Is there a way to tell if the wood has rotted without taking the car apart?
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You can see the body cross members and the sill wood from underneath. Suggest a very thin probe to see if you can find rot. Another vulnerable place is the header, there might be a small opening at the top front of the doors you could get a probe in. Look for missing screws on the windshield hinges and the visor, those could be a clue to rotten wood underneath. Press on the top bows to see if they feel solid. Good luck, and let us know what you find.