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I'm new to this forum, but I'd like some input form those who have repalced wood with steel in early Chevys. I picked up a very clean 31 three window Chevy coupe and I want to make a street rod out of it. What are some thoughts on leaving the original wood in as opposed to replacing it all with sheet metal and steel. Any feedback will be appreciated.

Originally Posted by rspcoach

I'm new to this forum, but I'd like some input form those who have repalced wood with steel in early Chevys. I picked up a very clean 31 three window Chevy coupe and I want to make a street rod out of it. What are some thoughts on leaving the original wood in as opposed to replacing it all with sheet metal and steel. Any feedback will be appreciated.

Welcome to CHR! You'll probably get a lot more response to your question if you start a new thread instead of tacking on to this old generic thread, plus it'll be way easier to find in the future when you want to add to it - just go to your "Profile" and click "Show All Started Threads". I'd probably put it into "Shop Talk", but you could also go with "Hot Rod Lounge" or start a build log. Just click the "Forums" tab at the top (may have to do it twice, as the first one often goes to "Home"), scroll down to the forum where you want your thread, and once in that forum click "New Thread" in the upper left. If you want to go with "Shop Talk" here's a link to get you there - Shop Talk

I'd definitely look at replacing the wood with metal, something like 1" square tube, with some wood added in key places where you'll need tack points for upholstery. I don't recall the specifics, but one of the monthly magazines (Rod & Custom, Street Rodder or Hot Rod) did a series not too long ago on replacing the internal brace structure on the later Chevy's ('36 to mid-'40's) which had extensive wood bracing. It probably wouldn't take too much to find it if you want a reference.

Again, welcome to the forum. Looking forward to following your build!!

Originally Posted by rspears

Welcome to CHR! You'll probably get a lot more response to your question if you start a new thread instead of tacking on to this old generic thread, plus it'll be way easier to find in the future when you want to add to it - just go to your "Profile" and click "Show All Started Threads". I'd probably put it into "Shop Talk", but you could also go with "Hot Rod Lounge" or start a build log. Just click the "Forums" tab at the top (may have to do it twice, as the first one often goes to "Home"), scroll down to the forum where you want your thread, and once in that forum click "New Thread" in the upper left. If you want to go with "Shop Talk" here's a link to get you there - Shop Talk

I'd definitely look at replacing the wood with metal, something like 1" square tube, with some wood added in key places where you'll need tack points for upholstery. I don't recall the specifics, but one of the monthly magazines (Rod & Custom, Street Rodder or Hot Rod) did a series not too long ago on replacing the internal brace structure on the later Chevy's ('36 to mid-'40's) which had extensive wood bracing. It probably wouldn't take too much to find it if you want a reference.

Again, welcome to the forum. Looking forward to following your build!!

Hey rspcoach, welcome to CHR!! I agree with everything Roger said about starting a new thread! In the meantime, here's the article in Streetrodder he was talking about. 1935 Chevy Gets Wood Removed- Street Rodder Magazine

Looking forward to pics and stuff!!