Hot Rods Homebuilt Woodies? Anyone Done It?

Bought a set of Model A Huckster plans from Hudson Wagon Works along with the hardware. Ended up selling a ‘31 cowel, a stack of white oak and sheets of marine plywood. Sorry now I sold the stuff.

 

Kind of a woody

 

built by myself, dan dubs and carl kunkle

 

I owned this one twice built by ron howard and kirk at the woodie works in cincy. was once boyds shop truck

 

^^^ This is one of my favorite woodies. Some on here may think it has a bit of a StreetRod vibe but I just dig it.

Where did it end up? Any more pics?

 

^^^^ agree 100% with you Ron!!!

It’s sits perfect and just looks awesome at any angle!!!!!


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BTT..

 

That has to snap heads around when it goes by!!!! LOLOL!!!

 

My Dad and I built a 1929 Chevrolet woodie around 2004-6. We followed the curve of the cowl for the front doors, which I think looks much better than the straight doors on a similar vintage Ford.

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Can you put roll up or power windows in the woodies or must they be fixed?

 

As far as roll up or power windows, if your building a homemade Woodie, then anything is possible. There are several aftermarket power window kits available. If you want crank windows I would check out scrap yards that have older models that you can adapt. Window channel is also available from suppliers. Ford Woodies 1928 thru 1934, did not have roll up windows and used side curtains.

 

In our 29, we used the stock window regulators for the front windows. We have canvas/isling glass rollup and removeable windows for the back and rear sides. Since we had the steel door available, we basically rebuilt them in wood, using them as a pattern.

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I'm pretty sure my '29 Model A was built some time in the '70s using the cowl from a closed cab pick up.

 

what type if varnish can you use to prevent the wood from turning gray due to weather exposure?

 

Epiphanes is a well known brand of marine varnish that I've heard good things about. They advertise in the National Woodie Club magazine. Any good quality varnish should do the trick.

 

I also use Epiphanes on my '46. You want to use varnish that has a high UV protection rating.

 

I'm in the process of refinishing the wood on my avatar. I purchased small quantities of Epifanes and Interlux Schooner to try out. The wood on mine is original and I ended up going with the Schooner because I liked the amber color. To me the clear varnishes on new wood look too plastic, but that's just me.

 

the Orange steelies look good with the blue sheet metal!Must be a Broncos fan!

 

Naw, I'm a college football fan, the orange wheels are a standing joke with wife and friends...she doesn't like them but they've been on the car for nearly 25 years. They are actually repro GM rallye wheels with early Ford hubcaps adapted. Thanks for the compliment

 

looks great!Quite distinctive!

 

That is funnyLOL

 

41, I totally agree with you. I also don't like the automotive clear that some people use. I like the warm, rich tone of the varnish.

 

Ha! I knew that guy didn't start at the top... LOL (post #30!)

 

I like this one. It seems doable with a closed car cowl.

 

That one is sweet. I don't think it would be to complicated to do. I'd build a steel tube frame, maybe 1" or 2" to attach the wood to. Something like this. I have a "T" truck cowl I'd use, and a "T" bucket chassis would make a great base.

 

your structure looks good. Like your mock up r/e. Good idea

 

I think this one was done very well.