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Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | Next | (show all) John Fry Member Registered: 05/06/03 Posts: 3586 Loc: Acton, CA '27 Model "T" pickup is done       #4354786 - 06/14/09 10:53 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   I finally finished all the woodwork I was commissioned to do on this 1927 Model "T" pickup truck. The owner finally got some pictures taken and I received them last week. I was commissioned to do the bed, side gates, interior cab panel veneer work, door panels, fiddle back veneered dashboard, custom wood steering wheel, and the hardest part was the all wood cab top. This is a shot of the exterior of the top. Note that it curves from one side to the other. This is to replicate the old stretched canvas tops. This inside shot shows the wooden stretchers that I made to lay the curve on. Each one is different in length and arc. The dash is veneered in fiddleback maple. It is very difficult to get a good picture because there is not enough room in the cab to get the whole dash. The bed is my pride and joy. This was the first part of the woodworking I did for this client and he was so pleased that it got me the rest of the commission. The flames are routed 3/16" deep in each of the maple boards, and then the recesses were airbrushed. The whole goal was to get the reflection back on the stainless "beer keg" gas tank. I have had this truck on and off for over two years, completing each segment of the commission and then the owner would take it back to the body shop guy, or the painter, or somebody? Then after a few months, it would come back to me for more work. I have the whole project broken down by section. I'll come back and post some of the individual photo essays for the construction of each of the components a little later. -------------------- John Chisel And Bit Custom Crafted Furniture www.chiselandbit.com Edited by John Fry (06/14/09 11:29 PM) Post Extras:       vitabile Member Registered: 06/27/04 Posts: 8313 Loc: Westchester County, New York Re: '27 Model "T" pickup is done [Re: John Fry]       #4354791 - 06/14/09 11:14 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Very nice! Of course, what else would you expect from John Fry? BTW, the second photo in your post isn't showing on my MacBook. Tony -------------------- "The art of leadership is to work with the natural grain of the particular wood of humanity which comes to hand." John Adair My woodworking blog: Tony's Woodshop Post Extras:       Dave in Texas Member Registered: 07/22/03 Posts: 863 Loc: Central Texas Re: '27 Model "T" pickup is done [Re: John Fry]       #4354793 - 06/14/09 11:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   John- Another beautiful job. Just curious, how did you make the steering wheel ?? Thanks Dave -------------------- MISSION FURNITURE- my mission is to build more furniture! Post Extras:       Steve N Member Registered: 09/28/07 Posts: 3276 Loc: CinDay Re: '27 Model "T" pickup is done [Re: John Fry]       #4354794 - 06/14/09 11:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Very car. Sweet woodworking too. Not your average project. Edit to add: I`m seeing 5 pics, with no obvious missing pics. -------------------- Worst thing they can do is cook ya and eat ya Steve Edited by Steve N (06/14/09 11:17 PM) Post Extras:       Mistake.Maker Member Registered: 02/28/09 Posts: 313 Loc: Wisconsin Re: '27 Model "T" pickup is done [Re: John Fry]       #4354795 - 06/14/09 11:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   That is one sweet truck, nice job -------------------- SKILL SAW – A portable cutting tool used to make studs too short. Patience is a virtue, it can not be taut but must be learned Post Extras:       Anak Bitter Clinger Registered: 08/06/06 Posts: 1224 Loc: Home Sweet Looneybin Re: '27 Model "T" pickup is done [Re: John Fry]       #4354796 - 06/14/09 11:20 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Very I wondered what had become of that project. I remembered you teasing us with the it at the beginning, but that was all. I figured I must have missed your post when you finished. Now I understand why it took so long to get to the finished piece. Those cars don't get done overnight. If there are multiple craftsmen involved in multiple shops...I sure wouldn't want to be trying to manage them all The end product is beautiful. Are you hoping for more like it? -------------------- Every decision you make can be viewed as a choice between comfort and opportunity. Post Extras:       John Fry Member Registered: 05/06/03 Posts: 3586 Loc: Acton, CA Re: '27 Model "T" pickup is done [Re: Steve N]       #4354804 - 06/14/09 11:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Ooops! Thanks Tony, there were six pix! I fixed it. -------------------- John Chisel And Bit Custom Crafted Furniture www.chiselandbit.com Edited by John Fry (06/14/09 11:44 PM) Post Extras:       SlashDev Member Registered: 12/13/04 Posts: 311 Loc: Fort Wayne, IN Re: '27 Model "T" pickup is done [Re: John Fry]       #4354859 - 06/15/09 06:27 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   Very nice, as always! I'm looking forward to the steering wheel and roof pics, fer sure. -------------------- /dev Post Extras:       Vic Member Registered: 08/21/00 Posts: 12010 Loc: The Colony Texas Re: '27 Model "T" pickup is done [Re: John Fry]       #4354868 - 06/15/09 06:46 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   Very nice as always. Vic Post Extras:       hcbph Member Registered: 01/11/05 Posts: 2382 Loc: Minneapolis, Mn Re: '27 Model "T" pickup is done [Re: John Fry]       #4354902 - 06/15/09 07:15 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   John That's a sweet ride there, and the woodworking looks superb. I don't remember T's having suicide doors, was that a mod made to it or was that the way it came? Paul Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | Next | (show all)

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