The Ford Barn

Terry, NJ · 03-31-2012, 01:23 PM

Ford Barn, Wood shed! I mean a special corner to handle questions about Ford wood body frames. OK so here comes my question, I'm preliminarily fitting the wood together. The wood kit is from Brattons. I bought the "top wood" kit (header, and lateral pieces) I'm fitting the outer side pieces with the tab or tongue that go in the ends of the header. The problem is that the Tab is cut too thick, Or the slot in the header is too small! Which is it? Header or tab? And What is important to maintain, the bottom surface appears to be flush. Is this important or any old levels will do. I suspect the "flush" will have to b e maintained. I have to take about 1/16th off either the tongue/tab or open the slot in the header a 1/16". Any advice or suggestions?
Terry

03-31-2012, 01:23 PM	#1
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,749	What this forum needs.......Wood shed! Ford Barn, Wood shed! I mean a special corner to handle questions about Ford wood body frames. OK so here comes my question, I'm preliminarily fitting the wood together. The wood kit is from Brattons. I bought the "top wood" kit (header, and lateral pieces) I'm fitting the outer side pieces with the tab or tongue that go in the ends of the header. The problem is that the Tab is cut too thick, Or the slot in the header is too small! Which is it? Header or tab? And What is important to maintain, the bottom surface appears to be flush. Is this important or any old levels will do. I suspect the "flush" will have to b e maintained. I have to take about 1/16th off either the tongue/tab or open the slot in the header a 1/16". Any advice or suggestions? Terry