1929 Whippet Wood Work

[@kickit59]

Jonathon thank you for posting the videos of the Whippet. When I was a kid back in the 60's my dad used to tell me about driving Whippets, Willys-Knight & an old 1925 Star Car that the police caught him driving back in 1935 when he was ten years old. It brought back a lot of memories of stories I heard back then! Thank you!

[@junkmannythewitch7295]

Plywood was introduced about 1900 at Minnesota state fair, not very well received initially. Folks were used to using shiplap. Nice job on the car!

[@wiliamcushman9033]

Great video. Love watching and learning from all your posts. Thank you for sharing. God bless

[@xtraceex]

15:00 on - exactly the problem I have on my '29 Model 96A: all the wood above the windshield perished (dry rot?).. My Whippet has been in storage for maybe ten years, but watching your videos has been the inspiration I needed to get the restoration underway, finally. Appreciate the videos that show what should be where in this car.

[@bgdady4269]

Great car!! You’re one hell of a craftsman saving our history. Thank you

[@verdellgutierrez3522]

Man I dig all these old cars that you build, my dad and me and my brothers built old rides just like this and it was just the funnest thing to to me, especially cuz I was young at the time and it was a good learning experience keep it up brother they all are coming out awesome as usual with you.

[@ZippoVarga]

I've been a cabinet maker/finish trim carpenter for over 30 years. I remodeled/refurbished homes as a hobby in my spare time. If we lived closer, I'd be all over that wood work. I love the challenge. You're doing damn fine with the wheel spokes and wood for the car my Friend! Cheers! Zip~ p.s. I've got an older video showing my wood working in a couple videos. One was making door runners for a dresser and the other was on the woodwork I've done in my 152 year old brick Farm House.

[@shackman9566]

Hi Jonathan, nice work. I'm a carpenter and most of my work is in restoring older homes and remodeling. Your on the right track one piece at a time. Make sure you step back often to get the big picture. Things warp sag and distort and you might make a piece and realize later that and adjoining part is out place and you now your starting over. I love old vehicles and most anything mechanical and you just have to take it slow. Have a good day.

[@oldenslo4141]

Jonathan, great woodworking. Glad to hear someone is getting rain. Here on the other side of the continent, we are without. Keep up the good work and videos please, enjoying them all.

[@jasonbarton766]

wow! the peices you put in look original to me! its neat to see how those old cars were put together! the el car looks like shes cruising well, i love the veiw of that long hood and emblem out in front! take care!!!

[@barryphillips7327]

Great to see the old Whippet being fixed up, all done on a budget but all good work by Jonathan W. Jonathan ignore all negative comments about your projects, there are only so many hours in a day, i,m keen too see the drag car run and see the Whippet running and driving.

[@blackhawk247]

Great woodworking job Jonathon.

[@marklarue5083]

the man is a true Craftsman . He makes a total mess look easy . Great

[@marklarue5083]

Elcar is awsome

[@terryegan5113]

A few suggestion; Ash is the wood for cars. All the manufacturers in Britain and the US use only Ash. It's lighter, doesn't split so easily. finer grain, and doesn't contain corrosive acids. Don't use Oak! When driving screws into wood, always use furniture (Paste, Butchers) wax as a lubricant on the threads. It makes them go in easier. The piece that goes over the windshield is called the "HEADER". It controls all the other top wood. I install them first. Give "Classic Wood" in North Carolina (I forget where) They make a lot of replacement wood. They could give you some tips. The "Whippet" is very similar to a Ford A and some A wood would probably adapt very easily. Use starting fluid when trying to start an old engine. Gas is not so good. Either you have too much or not enough, or it's old and is harder to ignite. Enjoy your videos very much! Terry

[@TheDaf95xf]

Fantastic update Johnathan 👍🏻

[@QQTrick1QQ]

I commend you for saving this great piece of history and taking us along for the journey.

[@thomasandre4728]

Very nice progress . And you said you weren't a good carpenter . Awesome can't wait to see more !

[@OdySlim]

I love the sound of the old vintage drive trains. Reminds me of the summers I spent on my Grandma's farm driving the old trucks and tractors. Life was good :-) I think that is what turned me into a truck driver. Thanks for putting up your good videos. Ody Slim

[@danborden7502]

Love the sound of those gears

[@MrWoodfiddler]

"You can't let it overwhelm ya, or scare ya, or worry ya. Ya still gotta do it!" - wise words of experience. Thank you Jonathan for another informative video. Your work is outstanding - I love the thought of planing an oak timber to a thinner width using a milling machine! Show us next time please. Keep up the great work, my friend. Chuck in NE Kansas

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Wonderful work Jonathan , A man of many trades !

[@johnapel2856]

It's moving right along. Patina of the wood looks good too. Doing great! Thanks.

[@joek1960]

Jonathan, thanks for the detailed shots of the interior. This is going to save me a bunch of head scratching on my Whippet. By the way those plates on the ends of the to of the windshield frame hold the pivot pins in place. You should be able to loosen them and slide the pivots inboard to remove the windshield. Probably need some oil to help them slide.

[@jonathanw4942]

Thanks wasn't sure how the windshield came out.

[@DennisMurphey]

I could never image taking on such a daunting task, my God you are so brave. Well Done troop. D

[@tracywraley6892]

You are doing very good on the wood work on your whippet

[@jockmchaggis6797]

Always a treat getting a notification that you've posted another video Jon. Amazing how these old cars were put together, the skills and craftsmanship that went into them was immense! Now everything is plastic, full of computers and flung together as cheaply as possible. Loving the work as always! Looking forward to more updates as you do them P. S. The camio from the Elcar was a lovely touch

[@photoshopman1972]

Nice progress! For someone who doesn’t do a lot of woodworking, you’re doing a good job on the car! Thanks for the vid!

[@timothynewkirk2654]

Just like a puzzle. Looks good, jump in there amd do it. Love the Whippet and your videos! Newk from Kentucky

[@rogervan1149]

I would replace the timber with the Vin number plate in and make a rebate in the new wood to take the old vin plate plus its surrounding wood of 1/4" or how ever long the screws are and glue it back in place, . You are doing a brilliant job, well done, Kind Regards Roger from the UK.

[@OnlyTheEd]

From my search engine (whatever it is that I have): Plywood was introduced into the United States in 1865 and industrial production started shortly after. In 1928, the first standard-sized 4 ft by 8 ft (1.2 m by 2.4 m) plywood sheets were introduced in the United States for use as a general building material.

[@roadwarrior1450]

👍Comming along nicely. A man of many talent's you are. 👍

[@1966scoutcheif]

I ain't gonna say it. But I can't stop myself. I would love to be there for you on the wood working part of this build. You are amazing. you are doing a great job. I do really like the rustic look of the wood that you are using. 👍 FINS UP 👍 😆 MAKES ME HAPPY

[@davidcraddock7011]

what a treat it would be to see you drive past in the Elcar. Hope your whippet goes to another good home eventually. would love to see Noah take a date out in the Whippet. Sure would be a test of character for the girl. Another well put together audio and video update.

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Looking good Jonathan. Excellent that you have access to rough sawn Oak and plenty of hardware. Cool little ride in the El Car!

[@MRrwmac]

Good work Jonathan! Definitely looking better!

[@thirdcargarage2951]

Oldie but a goodie.

[@dbabyzo]

Your doing it right, ain't got to be perfect ,just functional! good job Jonathan

[@shartne]

You are doing a good job on that wood work. I cant wait to see you get more done thanks for showing.

[@deathcar]

That weathered oak you are using looks perfect!

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Wow, car is great , you are already a master craftsman . Really enjoyed the wooden spokes being made ! Great video as always !!

[@ScottandTera]

I love theses old cars done just the way your doing them . great video JW

[@terryayers9653]

I love the gear noise in the old cars

[@suewyke2845]

Yes Johnboy does great work cant wait to see the car when it is finish .

[@79tazman]

It good to see your Whpping the Whippit into shape it won't be long till your crusin :)

[@arthurdurham5112]

Next time you're at a estate auction, look for old woodworking tools. May need them on other projects. Looking good!

[@rustyrods8535]

I've seen where they replace the inner wood with square tubing for strength and then add plywood over the outside . Another great project...well done .

[@virtuestreams2616]

I appreciate your can do attitude Jonathan! Kudos to you for living your dreams. Peace-out!

[@carlclarke6369]

Brilliant job Jonathan...👍

[@jamiewaddell1598]

Looking good Jonathan. Your woodworking skills look good to me .I am an x woodworker keep it up good work great vid

[@paulwalker427]

A joy to watch thanks for sharing

[@JMassengill]

very nice progress!

[@j.c.smithprojects]

When i am putting screws into oak or other hardwoods...i predrill the hole. then run the screw into a bar of soap. then screw it into place. goes in easier and helps to keep from torquing on the head so hard it leaves marks.

[@kimkiriniki9433]

Mmm...I think that something like beeswax is preferable, soap can draw in moisture.

[@Lfig012]

What ur doing is known as a rolling restoration......I always repaired vehicles the same way as urself........but I pass em on at around 75% done..........great vid thanks

[@rockerpat1085]

Quote of the day, "if yhey could do it back then, then we can do it today" That's what I say!!! Keep Rocking it out!!!

[@aleblanc3547]

It's got to be hard to back into what you need without some detailed drawings, but I've seen your work in these videos and it doesn't seem to me there's anything you can't tackle and do well. Thanks JW!!

[@johnbelcher4854]

I like your persistent attitude and step by step method in saving the 1929 Whippet! Weather you do a complete restoration or just fix it enough to drive and have fun I have fully enjoyed watching you save that Whippet. Keep on keep'n on

[@Mercmad]

Hi, I'd say Oak too. Back then it could also have been Ash,which works well .Plywood has been around for over 200 years but the first US Patent was taken out in 1868.

[@roygunter3244]

Listening to Jonathan put me to checking on when plywood became available too. I learn a lot just listening to him and I thought I was a wealth of useless information. I never considered it was the adhesives than made plywood more available as they became better.

[@paulsthormes251]

You're doing it the same way I would little bit at a time great job

[@gregtice7479]

not bad work for some one that don't know wood working ,doing better than I could

[@darkside0914]

from what the dmv told me yrs ago, the only time it's legal to remove a vin tag is in a situation like with the whippet where you're restoring a rotten section of a classic car, however the tag must go back into the original position

[@flick22601]

I'd like to suggest you cut off the cross-member where the wood is rotted and fashion and attach a new piece with a lap joint. My choice would be to use one of the West System adhesives which are used extensively on boats and are waterproof. Even if you can't cut off all the rot without damaging the serial number, West System has products that you can brush on (and I have injected into rotten wood with a syringe) that will harden the wood for further repairs. Love your videos, by the way.

[@andrewmantle7627]

Good work Jonathan.

[@johnhansen4550]

Enjoy watching the woodworking...good advice ..

[@richroxy41]

Looking great, Love it.thanks for posting.

[@huck01955]

Very very impressed with the job you did on the wood

[@derrickrees8895]

Excellent work , very interesting to watch , Jonathan ..I believe you are doing just fine . The hidden woodwork in those old cars bodies was never finished like fine furniture , and your replacement timbers are probably stronger than original . The floors I have seen looked like Marine Ply . I believe thrifty Mr Ford used wood from packing cases in which parts were delivered . He specified exact dimensions to suppliers so he could use the wood in the cars.

[@fredbrooks6488]

I enjoyed the video,very helpful.

[@waynehardy6186]

Great job on the woodwork

[@28cruzin]

Nice job, my friend. I think the word to describe your methods is "Practical". The idea is to enjoy the car, not look at a museum peice you can't take out and drive the wheels off. People seem to have forgotten how to fix things to use. They make it all pretty and then never use it because it might get dirty. Just think about all the projects you start, finish and use compared to the one long time restoration others do and then don't use. I've been the restoration route and it is not as rewarding as having multiple experiences with "Drivers". Build it to use it. Museums are for " Perfect Examples".

[@jonathanw4942]

agree

[@samuelcraig1523]

And I love what you are doing . I live in cedar rapids Iowa currently but native to Iowa or otherwise known as the rust belt

[@MrJeep75]

You are a true craftmen

[@ldean-du5im]

Great video. Good progress.

[@mickhulsen6825]

great work Jonathan must be the time of year to do the roofs on old cars just watched one lonley farmer do his model A

[@carlf8291]

Love the videos keep them coming.

[@skipstein744]

I like you plan of attack, onward and upward!

[@nickpopelka]

Awesome way to get it done with what you have

[@JazzStrat781]

Great video as always!

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Really moves nice down the road !

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Hope people remember to touch their caps 'doff them' when they see you in the Elcar Lord Jonathan. You'll be a skilled coach builder by the time you get the Whippet done. Btw I do like that car.

[@randyhughes5160]

It one of the only cars that require termite control as regular maintenance your doing a nice job

[@robertbradford2734]

If that car could only talk can you imagine, rolling museum piece.

[@kimkiriniki9433]

Like your lateral thinking to use three pieces of timber on the roof head rail, moulding it out if one piece would have been quite a task!

[@davidtappe5337]

Enjoyed the ride in the L Car.

[@Zillustration]

Nice to see this project moving along... you stir a lot of different pots! My suggestion on the car's oak is to use White Oak rather than Red Oak. White Oak will not wick water with capillary action, whereas Red Oak behaves like a straw in glass; easily rotting in time. Yes to the Brass Screws! You have to think like a Boatbuilder, not a Cabinetmaker.

[@vicmabus1532]

That Elcar's a runner!

[@federalmogul3092]

Keep up the good work sir!

[@gregjude2198]

Great stuff. Love that Willys.

[@syncro16se]

I was hoping to get to see you testdrive the Whippet after having watched all the first start, wheel spoke job, tyres clips etc.. no such episode ?

[@seed_drill7135]

I was looking at a '24 Chalmers that was actually running ,but the metal doors were pulling away from the wood frames, and the owner was still asking five figures for something that was still going to require a full, wood replacement frame off. Of course, having zero skill myself, cost is always a BIG factor in what I'd be interested in buying.

[@nferraro222]

I think the buffer material between the body and frame is bulk seatbelt fabric. Can't remember where I saw that - either a Jay Leno restoration or videos from some high-end restoration shop out of Colorado (I disremember the name).

[@olmoe1167]

Jonathan,, You don't need a woodworker....Your doing just fine with what you done so far... The wood is like you said,,, some type of Hardwood,, Oak, Ash, or Poplar,,would be my guess...These would have been more useful for strength,, as Walnut, Pecan and Cherry would have been a wood more suited for Decorative pieces.... It's amazing to really see how much wood makes up the Skeletal Framework of these Real early automobiles....Almost to the point that the sheet metal was just a shell and the wood the strength.... I know you've already got a lot of the wooden pieces in place....And if they're not going to be painted/stained later on down the road .... To help against future water rot down the road,,, Here's a trick we use to use on the Farm around the bottom of barn's, shed's, and anything wood that's close to or has ground contact....Put them out in the Sun and coat them with used Motor Oil...The warm wood will Draw in the oil,, Keep applying coats till no more gets absorbed and it's good to go... It doesn't cost anything and It'll help to shed water and save the wood... Works good on keeping Termites away also....lol Keep up the good work,, she's looking good... Like you said,, Your not Restoring her.....

[@grandprismatic]

Jonathan, great job on the wood work. On the doors & door frames did they use some sort of rubber seal and a felt on windows? I’m wondering if that material on the floor were you put down the rubber strip wasn’t a type of insulating media for reducing vibration and moisture. You think they used some sort of weather stripping under the lip by the wiper motor. I bet finding a type of U channel rubber strip would be easy to come by. For the doors and trunk. I can’t tell in at least this video if the fire wall is metal or wood like the Elcar. You’re methodical and can see why you seem too get stuff done. Working with what you have in smaller doses as not too become lost and overwhelmed by a project. I’m guilty of it myself, even labeling everything tore down a project and got lost on it. Lesson learned long ago lol. You tend too follow this same saying that was and assumably still I heard while at Fort Campbell & Fort Bragg... *Accept* *Adapt* *Overcome* Thanks for posting this really cool too go back in time and see how stuff was put together by hand.

[@Jeddco66]

now correct me if i am wrong--but i heard from some old auto workers that Ford and other had special requirments for pallets being shipped to them as they used that wood to build the cars.

[@jonathanw4942]

And they used the scraps from the pieces used in the cars to start Kingsford Charcoal company.

[@trenzmeister]

my mod a was loose and tough to work on...the more I got into it it became stiff and easier to work on...inside the body I added a steel cross brace and no more wobble

[@robertshemory5094]

Nice work looks good to me. 🇺🇸 👍

[@nunyabizness199]

Very nice !

[@ifga16]

Have you considered using engineered plastic boards that are used for porch decking?

[@mikem2625]

that looks like fun to me. the weathered wood looks good. good job but no burnout in the elcar just kidding, enjoyed the video alot thanks

[@AnnieVanAuken]

Have you ever finished restoring this Whippet?

[@samuelcraig1523]

According to Google and Wikipedia plywood became available in 1865. With industrial production available shortly after. 1928 4x8 sheets were available