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  1. 18th July 2007, 01:02 PM #1
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    Default Need some advice on building a woody vehicle kit

    Guys I need some advice on a special project and info has been very hard to come by in Australia so far. I have an EH Holden wagon and I would like to contruct a woody kit similar to a 60 Country Squire (I can provide pics if you want to see what it looks like !) I have a lead on some repro vinyl insert material but I would like to build the surround from real timber. I believe the original & repro pieces are made from fibreglass with a faux timber finish.
    The pieces could probably be pine with some precision finger joints & plained to fit the body contours, finished in polyurethane & fixed to the body with 3/8 stainless bolts. The question...
    Could this type of work be performed by any reasonably skilled cabinetmaker ? Ideally I'd like to give the work to an old school retired carpenter for that authentic hand made character. Can anyone recommend a shop (Brisbane) that could at least put me on the right track ?
    Many thanks
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  3. 18th July 2007, 01:17 PM #2
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    Howser, welcome to the forum and good luck with your quixotic quest!
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  4. 18th July 2007, 03:49 PM #3
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    Try a retired or active coach builder .sorry I cannot help more.
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  5. 18th July 2007, 06:58 PM #4
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    Pine ? radiata pine ? not the best choice , if it is anything like the pinus crap that grows over here. Grows too fast , all sap , no heart .
    A glue laminated frame may be ok.
    As has been said , The general woodworking forums may turn up a motor body builder.

    Good luck , its' a great idea .
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  6. 18th July 2007, 07:36 PM #5
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    Hoop pine would be right for the job
    and if you used 1mm or 2mm ply that should form reasonably well
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    You need a Boatbuilder.

    No problems!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bitingmidge View Post
    You need a Boatbuilder.

    No problems!

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    Ah , an amphibious Woody , brilliant idea Midge


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