[Healeys] Healey wood

[Eric (Rick) Wilkins]

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 at aol.com schreef:
>> Hello all,
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>>
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>> 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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