It looks like we are going to have to, or get to, build the wood body for this Station Wagon. The drawings are available, so it's time to figure out how to make things.
The first thing up...
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Station Wagon - Door check mechanisms
“I spy with my little eye” a part for my Woody.
Was looking at Craigslist and spotted these parts I needed for my build.
Someone took a Station Wagon cowl... -
Station Wagon - Passenger Seats nearing completion.
It's been a while since an update, been busy with Spring activities and haven't spent much time on the Woody. I am getting closer on the seats.
The passenger seats are now together and mounted...Last edited by Jwmckenzie; 06-13-2019, 03:58 PM. -
Distributors and painting
I'm thinking I should have replace the bushings before paint, but I don't want to contaminate the housings now. Thoughts ? Thank you Veterans for allowing me this time, Pat... -
Station Wagon - Rear Seat
Been working on the rear seat the past few days. This unit is made of a wood seat frame attached to a wood back rest. The bottom edge of the back rest has to be cut at an angle to get the proper tilt... -
Valve and seat grinder (MINE)
Made it home Safely !! It rained the whole way there and back.png "smile")
A great day for sure. I enjoyed the time talking with his son, his dad is in Florida. He didn't know much about the grinder, but said his...
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Doodlebug front crossmember
Well I broke down and bought one and now it'll be a riveting experience !... -
Jack stands
I know the 3 legged type are bad. I saw 4 of these at a garage sale today and they were saying take me, so... I did. They only go to 14", but it's a start and only out $4. Good evening all !!... -
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Valve seat grinder & etc.
Looking at this and was wondering what you guys thought. He's asking $1250, but it sure looks clean. ... -
New top to Mary's Deck
This project has kept me away from working on my Station Wagon. It is finally nearing completion, just have to re-install the railings and re-paint the posts and trim.
The Deck was badly... -
Doodlebug frame
Worked on the frame a bit today. Very windy here today and the welding suffered slightly. I have some more welding to do on the front crossmember, but I need to get a 9" grinding wheel. The 7"... -
Seat Frames
My Brother brought me the lumber needed to build the seat frames for my station wagon. First up are the seat frames for the jump seats. The frames will be made from Ash. The construction is a tongue... -
Doodlebug frame
I pulled my frame straighteners out of the brush Today. I threw 4 blocks on the ground, tubing, and then set the beams on them. I got out my level and one corner was a half inch off. I knew it was going...Last edited by pAAt; 05-09-2019, 07:30 PM. -
Dizzy's
Well I wanted a spare distributer and now have 7 more.png "eyes")
(5-A's and 2-B's) I guess I'll have to figure out how to adapt the B Dizzy, to my cheap engine, for educational reasons mostly....
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Reply to Station Wagon -- Finger JointsThanks Bob. Actually my brother is a much better woodworker, he has much better tools and attention to detail than I. He will do the heavy lifting on getting all the wood cut out and assembled.06-19-2019, 08:14 AM -
Reply to Station Wagon -- Finger JointsLooks like a great job so far !! you are a talented woodworker !!06-19-2019, 08:00 AM -
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Yes, my 31 had 1/4 thick black rubber pads that were so old and hard they broke like glass. They are installed on the back side of the vertical cowl posts. You can’t see them from the cockpit unless...06-16-2019, 09:07 AM -
vonheine. Are you talking about the pad that is attached to the backside of the cowl?06-16-2019, 08:55 AM