Thread: Tristan the Tickford

Hi All

Now a question.

What is the original wood used for the coachwork frame in the Tickford ?

Cheers Arthur

Originally Posted by 123rover50

Its too short to camp in and our bones are too old for sleeping on the ground anymore. At our age we need a bit of comfort.
Look forward to meeting you.

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John

Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

Hi All

Now a question.

What is the original wood used for the coachwork frame in the Tickford ?

Cheers Arthur

According to John Smith, it was Iroko.

John

You should be easy to find on sunday Keith, see you then

Originally Posted by JDNSW

According to John Smith, it was Iroko.

John

Thanks John

Iroko

"Looks like teak and has the properties of teak but is only half the price. Naturally one of the most durable timbers because it contains natural oil. It needs no preservative outside"

Cheers Arthur

Originally Posted by JDNSW

According to John Smith, it was Iroko.

John

James Taylor in his book says Mahogany.
There was very little timber remaining when I bought it. I can bring a sample but I am told there will be another Tickford there unrestored that will have some exposed timber that can be examined.

Keith

It is quite possible that the same timber was not used in all of them - either changed due to experience during production, or simply due to available material in a pot-war era of shortages.

John

The favourite timber for auto bodies over there was ASH