I started this project about 6 months ago so the first post will show a lot more progress than later ones. The truck is a 1950 Power Wagon, the wood body that was on the truck when I got it was built by someone who either didn't have the original wood to copy or didn't try. The original plan was to build an exact copy of an original, but as the owner intends to use it, some changes were made to improve functionality. Styling will be mostly Campbell. It is a three door style with the spare tire on the running board behind the drivers door. I am working on the spare tire mount and finishing the opposite door now. After that will be the tailgate, trim, veneer for all the panels, a few thousand odd details then blow it all apart and start making it shiny.
Not sure how many pictures will fit in one post but a dozen seemed like a nice round number. The roof is mostly original except that I decided to dress the corners up some. The original back corner posts had the same shape on the back as the new ones but the outside was straight instead of having the same profile as the other pillars. I decided to shape the outside of the rear post to match the front pillars. Tall people will be driving it so the front seat will be moved back along with the B pillar to make a bigger door and better access. The back door will be s tretched some too in order to keep things proportional.
Using bear claw door latches but staying with roll up windows. One piece glass in the front doors, originals had a fixed wing window. Quarter panels will get solid glass instead of sliders. It has A/C now and the four front windows should provide enough ventilation.
WOW! That is some nice wood work. I'm lucky to cut a board straight with a power saw and a guide. I'm impressed with guys that can do wood work, and what your doing is better then most the stuff I've seen. Gene
@mamllc, your abilities suggest training as an artist, wood worker, tool maker and pattern maker all rolled into one. Very impressive, that will be one beautiful truck when completed. You will enjoy seeing another scratch built Woodie, on a one ton Ford truck chassis. Go to fordbarn.com and search for GB SISSON.
I second the woodie build by GB SISSON on the Barn. I sent him a PM with the link to your build. I don't know how often he gets on the Barn at the moment. He is busier than a one armed paper hanger right now with his cabinetry business.
Found the thread, it's a long one! Way too late tonight to get started on that. I'll have to have a closer look when I get more time.
Very impressive skills. I'm curious how you cut the finger joints? Did you buy a jig or make your own, maybe a picture? Is the structural wood maple? Thanks in advance for your response
That is just outstanding.Thanks for posting.Looking forward to updates. Good luck.Have fun.Be safe. Leo
Nice job. Thanks for the pics. A fellow Marmon-Herrington owner and I have swapped thoughts about a woodie body on an F3 M-H frame. Neither of us have your abilities. Woodies were built on standard F2 and F3s. No woodie M-H has surfaced, however.
Clean , crisp, and precise . Such talent put to a cool build on a Power Wagon . Thanks for the pictures , I agree there is a thousand more " to dos" but I'm sure you will work your plan and plan your work. Looking forward to following the progress.
Boy, you sure are killing a bunch of trees there .... Nice Work! I build furniture as a hobby. Haven't made this leap yet .... woodies and guitars, those are some serious woodworking skills.
As a "retired yacht carpenter" I can really appreciate your skills. I also am impressed with your "finger joint" system. What are you using for adhesive?
Guitars aren't something I make a habbit of, but got roped into this little repair on my brother inlaws Les Paul.
Yacht carpenter? Ever heard of a wood sportfish called a Rybovich? That's where I got started in custom woodworking. This one is 48', finished it in 87.
Forgot to answer your question.... I use epoxy for the finger joints and for most other things too including veneering the panels when I get around to it. I use a little yellow wood glue once and a while too.
Very impressive. I hope to do the same thing for my 48 Chevy! You have me inspired, bought my shaper withsliding table and have my finger joint blades. Plus bought a 4” tall spindle cutter so I can copy pattern for my wood. Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
I have never considered myself to be exceptionally talented. I know that not everybody can do this kind of work, but I think a lot more can than know it, they just haven't tried. Good to see you jumping in, best of luck to you!
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