28 Essex Roof

ensignman

Hi All,

Please can someone help, I am in need of a wooden roof frame pattern/template for my 28 Essex Super 6.

A previous owner of my car re-framed the roof and made a "bags" of it, it is currently about two inches thick over the windshield.

See my profile photo. 

Does any one have a template or could someone supply dimensions on a sketch of the framing from old timbers they have replaced?

Any help/advise appreciated.

Thanks

Steve

  

ernie28

Hi Steve

Maybe the attached could be of use to you?

ensignman

Thanks very much for the sketch ernie28 that is helpfull.

I am also looking for the profile/section through of the frame above the windshield, its junction in the corners above the A post where it meets the side rails and the profile of the side rails to get an idea of where they start tapering down their length towards the A post (if that makes sense)?

Thanks

Steve

  

paulrhd29nz

these are from a 28 coupe. Some where I have a lot more photos, but where?

ensignman

Paul thanks a lot.

If you find more photos, please post them.

If anyone has sectional dimensions that would be helpful.

Regards

Steve

ensignman

Hi All,

What was or is the best species of wood to use on the roof rails?

I know that cars built in the UK during the 20's & 30's use English Ash as it was strong yet flexible.

Would Hudson have used American Ash?


Thanks


Ensignman

Jon B

I believe ash was used here in the States as well.  I guess "ash", in the U.S., means "American Ash".  Never thought about it!

ensignman

Hi Jon B,

Thanks for that, I guess that's what I was expecting to hear.

Regards


Ensignman