Source of wood body kits

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gefrobinson
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Source of wood body kits

Post by gefrobinson » Sun Mar 17, 2019 4:37 pm

I have a 1909 Schacht that needs a few frame pieces made. Thinking this time of having someone make them for me.

Who are the brass era wood body makers out there these days?

Thanks a bunch for any leads.

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Shirkwood
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Re: Source of wood body kits

Post by Shirkwood » Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:40 pm

You might try Tim Unruh in McPherson, KS. He has built several IHC bodies as well as other cars. You can find him as Unruh Ironwords on Facebook.
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Re: Source of wood body kits

Post by alsfarms » Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:52 am

That is a good "Tip" that we can use for specialty wood needs.
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Re: Source of wood body kits

Post by Jack » Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:36 am

Morning boys, the fellow I had build the bodies for my 1910 and 1911 Overland may want to take this on. He is very particular, an excellent craftsman, and a good friend I have known not only in the Fire Service for 35+ years, but on a personal level as well. I can sure ask if you'd like. And, he is VERY reasonable!

I'm sure I can get him to quit using Phillips head screws too!

Thanks,

Jack
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Re: Source of wood body kits

Post by alsfarms » Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:55 am

Hello Jack,
Your friend does appear to be a very good craftsman with wood for sure. It looks like your body has been built in Red Oak? Does he do woodwork as a business or as a hobby?
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Re: Source of wood body kits

Post by Jack » Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:10 am

Morning Al, mostly as a hobby I believe. He's done a few other projects for people that I know. He built a body for a Creators Popcorn wagon a few years ago that turned out really nice. And yes, I think it was Red Oak. Not being a wood guy, I'm not sure. I can work metal, but not too good at the wood working. Can't get a dowel to strike an arc!

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Re: Source of wood body kits

Post by alsfarms » Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:55 am

Jack, You should give wood work a try. I am also very much a metal guy. A few years ago I decided to give a try at wood work. That first attempt was to build a Commercial roadster body for a 1912 Model T Ford. I figured that this would be a good project as all the woodwork would be covered with a sheet-metal skin. (I also did the sheet metal). It was a learning curve for sure but I am not so "scared" of wood work now. I have even bought a few more wood working tools to go along with the metal working tools, welders, grinders and etc.
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