The condition of the wood when we found the car June 2000.

Start with good wood.

Glue up huge pieces.

Pillar glue-up and fitting.

Pattern and copy carefully.
 

Finger joints are essential.

Layout and Check.

This is a serious finger joint machine.  Stand back!

New next to old.

Front door rear frame pieces.                                         Front door top frame.  Window slot being cut.

Copying is difficult since the old was not quite the right shape.

Right and left frames compared.
 

Immense amount of work went into the fitting and panel installation.

Veneer is Quartered Ribbon Sapele, an African wood with dramatic patterns.

Four doors installed.  First six coats of finish applied.  Six more to go.
 

 
 
Quarter Frames Constructed To Car Body

Frames Assembled and Prefinished

Frame Installation Details.  Wheel Arches and Belt Line Added Next

Fitting the wheel arches to the frame and body.  Trickiest part of the whole job!
Belt line attached last.  Assembly was built onto the car since the old frames were totally rotten and
could not be copied with any accuracy.

Frames assembled and prefinished before final installation.  Picture on right shows how the fender bolt anchors
are secured into half inch holes with spade bit as screwdriver in high powered drill.
All stainless steel hardware was used on door and frame assemblies.

Arch installed with stricker plate attached.  Tail light is temporary unitl correct Plymouth set is located.

Ribbon Sapele Veneers on the exterior panels.  Lacewood veneer on dash.  Steering wheel is vintage 50's hot rod add on.

Wood is Good!

Questions?  Contact: Brian

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