Expert: Jeff Wayco - 10/18/2010

Question
I just bought a 1925 special six model Nash and the interior wood framing is all bad. I have been looking into finding a wood kit for the car but can't seem to find something along those lines. What would be the best way to go about fixing the framing inside the car?

Answer
Hello Jason,

Thank you for your inquiry....and although, we restore automotive woodwork...our specialty is restoring the woodwork that composes the dash, door trim and other "visual" wood trim components.  

I am sorry but we don't do the structural wood.  My experience however has taught me that most of those older cars were "hand built" - even when they were "production" cars.  Things like the wood, were made to general patterns, and then they were "hand fit" to the car...adjustments were made where necessary.

So I would think that almost any good cabinet maker (or custom furniture maker) in your area could duplicate the structural wood parts from your car.  I would suggest trying that first, bu If you can't find one, here are a couple businesses that might be able to help you...or direct you to a company that can help you.

This First Company advertises that they do the Structural wood in “Woodies”
and might be able to help you.
http://www.automotiverestorations.com
100 Lupes Drive, Stratford, CT 06615 · 203-377-6745 tel · 203-386-0486 fax

This Second Company - Autowood Restoration specializes in creating Chevrolet wood kits and the installation of wood for all types of vintage cars. They say this - "Our biggest selling Chevy wood kits are from ’29 to ’32, but we are not limited to just those years. You can buy individual wood parts or an entire wood kit at a substantial savings. If you send in old wood from a Hudson truck or a Cadillac, we can copy it in new white ash down to the smallest detail. Overall, Autowood Restoration offers extremely attractive pricing on the highest quality auto wood components. We can because we've been doing it longer than anyone else.

Autowood Restoration offers phone support and installation assistance. There are exploded-view diagrams available for many popular kits. We also function as a ready source of related information, directing customers to quality craftsmen involved in all aspects of antique automobile restoration.

Call Jim Rodman at 219-797-3775 to learn more.
       Autowood Restoration owner Jim Rodman    

Well Jason...there you have it...you now know all I know.

I you or any one you know has problems with their "cosmetic" woodwork, be sure to contact me.

Happy Motoring,

Jeff