Thread: Woodie Construction Details

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Anyone know of any good books showing the details of construction for an OEM early 30's woodie? I'm interested in joining methods, windows, top construction, etc.

early 30's is only basic joinery.
sorry I can't think of any books but I'll do a search on my hard drive and see if I have any threads filed.
windows are usually side curtains like in a soft top roadster etc and just clip on

just finished searching my hd , sorry I haven't collected any woodie build threads

A lot of mortise and tenon....seems to me there is a site out there...Her`s one Roger
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Thanks for the link, Rich. I figured the joinery was pretty basic mortise & tenons, just trying to get my head around the pieces and parts. There's a fellow who lives nearby who has built two or three classic woodies and has them at his garage. I need to go visit him when we get home and pick his brain for details. I've found a few books, but they appear to be picture books vs details of construction.

It took a friend of mine about 8 years to do his Chevy woody. Car was great but he lost it in a fire. Along with a bunch of other fine cars

Found a book, "Do It Yourself Guide to Woodie Woodworking,: A hands on guide to restoring wood bodied station wagons" by Richard Bloechl on Amazon. Sounds like it may be a pretty good look at the joinery used. Should be waiting for me when we get home.