top wood for 1931 truck cab

rfj52 · Post by **rfj52** » February 1st, 2011, 5:44 am

Does anyone know of a book with working dimensional prints for top wood? All wood above doors.thanks.

Shorthaul · Post by **Shorthaul** » February 1st, 2011, 8:19 am

You can buy a kit fairly cheap. check the parts and vendors section of this web site.

lfg1931 · Post by **lfg1931** » February 1st, 2011, 9:06 am

I agree with Shorthaul. These wood parts have intricate curves and recesses that would be hard to duplicate. I got a kit from a vender that was top quality and fit very well. Be sure to stipulate whether you have the soft top or the steel top.

Larry

vtwinsideways · Post by **vtwinsideways** » February 1st, 2011, 7:09 pm

Cheap is a relative term.

Rosenkranswa · Post by **Rosenkranswa** » February 2nd, 2011, 10:05 am

I used a top kit for my '30 pickup I got from Bratton's. Very good quality kit and the components fit pretty well, but not perfectly. After 80+ years I would guess the cabs "settle" differently leading to subtle changes in dimensions. Bottom-line, you'll probably need to do some tweaking of the pieces to ensure an optimal fit.

The kit price I thought was pretty reasonable, not cheap, but reasonable.

Bill James · Post by **Bill James** » February 2nd, 2011, 2:37 pm

I made my own for my early 1930, the old pieces made patterns. Lots of hand work getting the radios right, but it turned out OK. I had some black oak lumber for free so thats what I used.

rfj52 · Post by **rfj52** » February 4th, 2011, 7:16 am

Thank s everyone I dont have any of the orignial pieces, I bought the truck as a basket case and almost all of wood was out of cab. I know the wood can be bought relatively cheaply but thought I might be able to make some of this up while I wait for the snow to melt.

miner art · Post by **miner art** » February 8th, 2011, 9:32 am

rfj52 wrote:Thank s everyone I dont have any of the orignial pieces, I bought the truck as a basket case and almost all of wood was out of cab. I know the wood can be bought relatively cheaply but thought I might be able to make some of this up while I wait for the snow to melt.

Snow? ?????

Have to goto the MTNS. here to see snow! You must live higher up,the snow turns to RAIN Before it reaches the ground here!Most of the time that is.
As for the top wood 2 or 3 hundred should cover it! If on the other hand you are handie with wood working go for it.Tis a good feeling knowing you did IT .Sides screw it up,Who's to Blame HUH!

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