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repairing ash frames

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repairing ash frames

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Hi forum readers,

I'm looking for some help in understanding the techniques behind ash frame repair. Are there any decent books or other reference material that covers this subject?

Any pointers gratefuly received,

Thanks

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Re: repairing ash frames

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this is a good starting block

http://www.ac2litre.com/restore2.html
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Thanks Darren - very useful.

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Have got some old books somewhere that deal with bending too will dig them out if needed
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Re: repairing ash frames

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I have to admit to using PVA glue in the past on a big Austin body, knew all about the limitations of animal glue but interesting to see his opinion on the right glue. The PVA was fine during the 7 years I had the car, but I take his point.

I would take issue with stainless screws though, they will snap off if over tightened as I have found to my cost on a boat.

A very interesting website though full of good stuff. Syd

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Agreed - useful site. I have a db 18 empress that appears to be suffering from a tired b post plus the area under the rear screen. It is going to scary to start on these repairs but they need doing. Understanding how the sheet metal work is attached is key. I don't want to be chopping away without making sure I am doing the right thing.

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Re: repairing ash frames

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You might find this forum posting useful
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2848
All the best, Ranald

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Thanks Ranald - all info gratefully received....

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Re: repairing ash frames

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This may not be much help but is interesting.
My father was a Body Maker from 1925- 1950 at Salmons and Sons later Tickford Ltd. He told me no wood used before the War was treated in any way and also that only brass screws were used.

I had a 1949 Tickford bodied DB18 and all the screws used in the wooden frame on that were steel and very rusty.

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Re: repairing ash frames

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There's an old trick I learned about undoing the screws in a timber framed car. Easier with brass screws. Take one of the old soldering irons, the ones with the large copper bit, heat it up nice and hot and then put the point on the screw(s). They will heat up slightly, the wood will shrink away from the metal and if one is quick the screws can be removed more easily.

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