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Re: [Healeys] Healey wood

To: Mirek Sharp <m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey wood
From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" <e-wilkins@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:04:46 -0700
I don't know what the wood is for the parts listed, but I do remember  
that it didn't look like ash at all. It is a very plain grained wood  
whereas Ash, Oak, or Hickory have a very pronounced grain.

I'd guess beech or poplar by the looks, IIRC.

Wilko

On Oct 20, 2009, at 12:16 AM, Oudesluys wrote:

> Wooden automotive frames are usually made from ash. After  
> construction treat the wood to prevent woodworm and rot.
> Kees Oudesluijs
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> wwscpo@aol.com schreef:
>> Hello all,
>>
>>
>>
>> Would someone tell me what kind of wood is used in the interior;  
>> eg., back
>> panel structure, fold down panels, and the convertible side and top  
>> rail
>> pieces of a BJ8?  I would guess cedar, mahogany, or teak for weather
>> resistance.
>>
>> Bill Schumann
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