'30 - '31 Blindback Interior Wood

[Cape Codder]

Is there anyone that has a '30 - '31 Blindback that the interior has been removed and could take or would take pictures?

I am interested in seeing the rail top of the doors at the center door post, the back of that rail as to where it ends, and perhaps the very bottom of the center rail?

 

[JayJay]

I have a ‘30 Town Sedan that is bare inside, but it’s not blindback. Is there a reason to expect the framework would be any different (except for the third side windows, naturally)?

 

[Cape Codder]

PM sent !

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

...maybe some of these will help?

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[Cape Codder]

BRENT – First, Thanks for responding to my thread! I sure appreciate it!
I have a 1930 Forodor DeLuxe BLINDBACK. What I want to do is make a REPAIR or REPLACEMENT of the of the wood above both doors which runs from the Front Header to the Back. I do not know how far back it goes!
#1 Question – does this part attach to the Header as the ‘30/’31 Tudors do? I could not see that in any of the pictures.
#2 Question - Speaking of the Header is it similar to the Tudor or completely different ? Any pictures of a Fordor if not same as Tudor?
#3 Question - Do you think it is possible to remove the Center Door Post so that the Bolt at the top of the doors can be pulled down and out?
#4 Question – Is there a Mortis/Tenon joint between the Center Door Post and Piece that goes over Both Doors?
#5 Question – What is the purpose of the metal piece on INSIDE of center Door post?
Thanks for any information you can help with.

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

BRENT – First, Thanks for responding to my thread! I sure appreciate it!
I have a 1930 Forodor DeLuxe BLINDBACK. What I want to do is make a REPAIR or REPLACEMENT of the of the wood above both doors which runs from the Front Header to the Back. I do not know how far back it goes!
#1 Question – does this part attach to the Header as the ‘30/’31 Tudors do? I could not see that in any of the pictures.
#2 Question - Speaking of the Header is it similar to the Tudor or completely different ? Any pictures of a Fordor if not same as Tudor?
#3 Question - Do you think it is possible to remove the Center Door Post so that the Bolt at the top of the doors can be pulled down and out?
#4 Question – Is there a Mortis/Tenon joint between the Center Door Post and Piece that goes over Both Doors?
#5 Question – What is the purpose of the metal piece on INSIDE of center Door post?
Thanks for any information you can help with.

To begin with, this vehicle came to us from Illinois where a shop had ordered a kit and they were struggling to get things to fit. There were gaps large enough to stick your finger thru. The sheetmetal was not installed square with the infrastructure either. What we did was compare what they had to samples we had and then remake what was too short and modify what they had due to the costs they had spent on the kit. In retrospect, we probably could have done it cheaper to totally start over and custom fit it.

So the answer to #5 is, that is a brace. The answer to #3 is Yes. You always have the option to cut 1 piece into sections to remake, and then graft them together with a Bridle joint or a Lap joint. #4 - Yes. #2, Tudors and Fordor have different Roof Rail - Front (A-57238 for the 55B and A-47236 for the 160B). My suggestion is to use penetrating epoxy sealer on your boards while they are in-place to add rigidity to them. Then remove them and use them as samples to remake what you need. As you likely know already, this is a very laborious task on Fordor wood. I personally think it is much harder to repair deteriorated wood than it is to replace. Hopefully, the kit we modified was the worst of the kits available. Otherwise, I'm afraid you have a long road ahead of you.

 

[Cape Codder]

Thank You for answering my questions! So much to get one of our beloved Model A's restored properly. Thanks again!

 

[old31]

Brent, what is that round thing on the back of the car left of the rear window?

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Brent, what is that round thing on the back of the car left of the rear window?

Magnet that holds body nails or tacks when nailing sheetmetal to the wood, -or when installing a top.