The Ford Barn

mrtexas · 03-12-2014, 05:03 PM

Getting the wood back on:

NYfatboy · 03-12-2014, 05:57 PM

Aahh! nice.

mrtexas · 03-14-2014, 07:35 PM

Got 7 slats up today(I made 25 new ones out of maple. Don't expect I could find 1/4 sawed basswood anyway. Already had the maple. Few likely to know the difference anyway, not that I hang around with anyone who could tell). 20 #6 SS wood screws in each one. Only 360 more screws to go.

Rand · 03-14-2014, 08:38 PM

That's so cool. Being a carpenter by trade that is one project that I would love. If I did not have my 4dor Merc I'd love to have a woody ..looking good Randy

woodiewagon46 · 03-15-2014, 08:45 AM

Very cool Tex. When I was assembling my '46 Ford "woodie" one of my friends said that putting a "woodie "together was like a giant jigsaw puzzle, meaning all the pieces interlock with mortis and tendon joints. looks like you are having fun. By the way what is with that '29 roadster in the background of one of your pictures?

mrtexas · 03-15-2014, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by woodiewagon46

Very cool Tex. When I was assembling my '46 Ford "woodie" one of my friends said that putting a "woodie "together was like a giant jigsaw puzzle, meaning all the pieces interlock with mortis and tendon joints. looks like you are having fun. By the way what is with that '29 roadster in the background of one of your pictures?

It is amazing the tightness of fit of all the wood pieces.

Another project I am working on. Still fitting the rumble lid. Have to lift body and add another strip to the top of the frame. Mostly painted.

mrtexas · 03-16-2014, 08:26 PM

Slats up, 480 screws

mick · 03-17-2014, 08:46 AM

Beautiful job ! You will be happy you did it the right way . Keep us posted with photos as you go . Mick

swoopNZ · 03-17-2014, 07:41 PM

Randy,
Get yourself a derelict 36-40 4 door sedan.
Cut out that roof section and you're 1/2 way there.
Too many compound curves to attempt it with 41 - 46 bodies.
37 is my personal favourite.
Chris.NZ.

mrtexas · 03-17-2014, 07:55 PM

Here is the tailgate back on:

After spending all the money for a tailgate cover and lock I find the cover is a pita to put on and off. Oh well I might change my mind.

I also got a repro right taillight bracket to match the driver's side one. It had one but didn't match. I put some plugs to hide the old holes. Amazing that the tailgate fits perfectly even after I had taken all the wood apart and refinished it.

Here is the one spot of rot of all the wood where the block is:

I got lucky and the side that shows wasn't rotted. There is supposed to be a finger joint there but I am using a biscuit since it doesn't show. I used glass bondo to fill in some of the rot. Also notice the repair on the front end of the same piece. I patched that in so there will be good wood to tack the top material to.

GaryTx · 03-17-2014, 08:44 PM

Mrtexas you are amazing. You make the wood working look so easy. I can tell you that it takes a craftsman. Which you truly are. I spent 3 years trying to varnish and refit the wood to my 46. I finally gave up and shipped it to Ron Heiden. Congratulations on the tremendous progress. Gary

FHFD · 03-17-2014, 08:51 PM

Very nice..thanks for posting.

mick · 03-17-2014, 10:13 PM

Tex ,
You have been doing a great job of restoring the woodie . I feel your pain....did my first woodie , a 35 and basically had to do everything you are going through . The headers needed patch and support , the wood was original ....all ...but needed TLC . It turned out great ,as yours will , and you will be happy with the result . I'm on my fourth .....insane ! Ha . Mick

03-12-2014, 05:03 PM	#1
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	More 36 woodie Getting the wood back on:

03-12-2014, 05:57 PM	#2
NYfatboy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Greenwood lake,ny Posts: 110	Re: More 36 woodie Aahh! nice. __________________ As my dad used to say- Bah,MORE JUNK!

03-14-2014, 07:35 PM	#3
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: More 36 woodie Got 7 slats up today(I made 25 new ones out of maple. Don't expect I could find 1/4 sawed basswood anyway. Already had the maple. Few likely to know the difference anyway, not that I hang around with anyone who could tell). 20 #6 SS wood screws in each one. Only 360 more screws to go.

03-14-2014, 08:38 PM	#4
Rand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 380	Re: More 36 woodie That's so cool. Being a carpenter by trade that is one project that I would love. If I did not have my 4dor Merc I'd love to have a woody ..looking good Randy

03-15-2014, 08:45 AM	#5
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: More 36 woodie Very cool Tex. When I was assembling my '46 Ford "woodie" one of my friends said that putting a "woodie "together was like a giant jigsaw puzzle, meaning all the pieces interlock with mortis and tendon joints. looks like you are having fun. By the way what is with that '29 roadster in the background of one of your pictures?

03-16-2014, 08:26 PM	#7
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: More 36 woodie Slats up, 480 screws

03-17-2014, 08:46 AM	#8
mick Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 111	Re: More 36 woodie Beautiful job ! You will be happy you did it the right way . Keep us posted with photos as you go . Mick

03-17-2014, 07:41 PM	#9
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: More 36 woodie Randy, Get yourself a derelict 36-40 4 door sedan. Cut out that roof section and you're 1/2 way there. Too many compound curves to attempt it with 41 - 46 bodies. 37 is my personal favourite. Chris.NZ.

03-17-2014, 07:55 PM	#10
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: More 36 woodie Here is the tailgate back on: After spending all the money for a tailgate cover and lock I find the cover is a pita to put on and off. Oh well I might change my mind. I also got a repro right taillight bracket to match the driver's side one. It had one but didn't match. I put some plugs to hide the old holes. Amazing that the tailgate fits perfectly even after I had taken all the wood apart and refinished it. Here is the one spot of rot of all the wood where the block is: I got lucky and the side that shows wasn't rotted. There is supposed to be a finger joint there but I am using a biscuit since it doesn't show. I used glass bondo to fill in some of the rot. Also notice the repair on the front end of the same piece. I patched that in so there will be good wood to tack the top material to. Last edited by mrtexas; 03-17-2014 at 08:02 PM.

03-17-2014, 08:44 PM	#11
GaryTx Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 350	Re: More 36 woodie Mrtexas you are amazing. You make the wood working look so easy. I can tell you that it takes a craftsman. Which you truly are. I spent 3 years trying to varnish and refit the wood to my 46. I finally gave up and shipped it to Ron Heiden. Congratulations on the tremendous progress. Gary

03-17-2014, 08:51 PM	#12
FHFD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Grays Harbor County, Wa Posts: 223	Re: More 36 woodie Very nice..thanks for posting. __________________ "Get your facts first..then you can distort them as you please"

03-17-2014, 10:13 PM	#13
mick Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 111	Re: More 36 woodie Tex , You have been doing a great job of restoring the woodie . I feel your pain....did my first woodie , a 35 and basically had to do everything you are going through . The headers needed patch and support , the wood was original ....all ...but needed TLC . It turned out great ,as yours will , and you will be happy with the result . I'm on my fourth .....insane ! Ha . Mick