by Emery Johnston » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:08 am
Beech Nut hulls were a "flotation" addition in case of ditching!! Looks great and door frames look pretty solid. How were your windshield posts?? They seem to be the cornerstone of the cab and hard to get out without total disassembly. They constitute the largest chunk of white ash in the cab.
Now you are inspiring me!! When I removed the door skins, the rotten framework came out easily but when reassembling around new frames, I had to straighten out the lip around the window than re hammer it into position which concerned me. Couldn't find a way to assemble wood frame inside of door skin because of the carriage bolts used in the original. Turned out well though and we painted skins after assembly. Be sure to seal any new woodwork really well with spar varnish or some such, especially end grain, Not that the old gal will ever be kept outdoors again, but you never know.
Where do you live Stretch? Keep up the good work.
Emery
1949 260XW Resto Project