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I recently acquired a replacement wood frame for the cab of my 1933 chevy one-half ton pick-up truck. (Very Nice Quality from Bill Cartwright of KC Wood Mfg) Is there a recommended wood glue used in its assembly? Thank you for your help.
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The very best wood glue can be purchased at a Marine supply store. This catalised filler putty was designed for use for repairing rot on wood boat hulls and is the best wood glue you could possibly find. It is a 2 part epoxy and is sold under various names. Marinetex is just one brand. This product is so good that your joints do not have to be precise and the strongest part of your joints will be the putty.
One more hint on wood work. Use bronze wood screws. In the event adjustments are necessary these screws can be drilled out. Steel screws may be margially stronger but they cannot be drilled out. mbancroft711@att.net VCCA #4849
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I had the same question about gluing the joints on my '30 PU and decided not to glue them. It was a good choice for me as the wooden frame required a lot of alignment that would have been very very hard if not impossible if the joints had been glued. The frame is oak and the screws do a good job of holding it together. It also allows for a slight movement of the cab without breaking anything if the chasis twists.
That's my two cents worth.
ArtM
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I've done the wood on 4 different Chevrolets fron '26 to '33 and I haven't seen any signs of glue except on the finger joints. I've never used any glue to assemble the work that I've done and I don't see the need for it. Also, there's something to be said for a little flexibility. Ed.
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Originally steel screws were used and they were 'soaped up' so the they would rust slightly. The rust held the screws nice and tight in the wood so they would not come lose. I wouldn't use brass or bronze screws as I reckon they would eventually work lose.
Chris
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