82A CC pickup (Roof)

[Joe K]

Getting ready to head into a roof for the "Avatar" (29 CC Pickup)

Confronting the $620 plus for EIGHT pieces of wood.

Many have asked previous about patterns or "drawings" of these pieces of hardwood.

So yes, I guess I'm looking to "bypa$$" the process. But I am a talented woodworker with a full complement of woodworking tools.

I see from the "Body Parts List" (Ford April 1, 1932) that each of the roof pieces have been identified on a separate part/drawing number.

These are:
A-83910-R Frame (Roof) Assy
A-83935-R Rail (Roof) Front
A-83931-R Rail (Roof) Side RH
A-83932-R Rail (Roof) Side LH
A-83936-AR Rail (Roof) Rear
A-83950-AR Rib (Roof)

I am aware that drawings exist for MANY (not all) Model A components. These are tracked at https://www.thehenryford.org/collect...parts-drawings

And they have a "remote" database at MAFFI.org. https://www.maffi.org/WSContent/Parts.html You can check online for confirmation of the drawing.

There is not assurance that either of these actually "have" the drawing.

And Henry Ford wants $30 per drawing, a cost I might be willing to pay. Or $35/hr for the research labor even to confirm they exist, a cost I would probably pass on. (They might no longer.) And since I don't intend to make a living from this (not seeking to be "Ford Licensed") I could use these drawings "for my own use." That is - if I can get them.

As it is I search the MAFFI "search" box and they are not coming up with the drawings - any of them. Or any variations on the numbering convention.

Can anyone add to this discussion? Perhaps some have found or even have the drawings and would be willing to share and "split" the Henry Ford cost?

I'm suspicious that most providers of these parts are selling a product made from "good originals." Which certainly is not the Avatar condition - which are made/reproduced in pine. (previous owner.)

Again - any information anyone could provide.

Joe K