Model A Pickup Body - G'Day A

The biggest drawback to Model A trucks was the lack of interior space-Waddington has cured that problem by offering cabs stretched 6 inches behind the doors.

Two roof options are offered-the original-style cloth top or solid steel.

Cowl tops are available with or without a dummy gas filler neck; new stock tanks will be available soon. The pickup bed comes in several lengths to work with the stock cab or the extended cab from Roadster Ute.

This is the wood pattern for the outer doorskin. It was used to make the die.

The door dies were challenging, due in part to the deep draw necessary around the window opening. The roll of tape is a good indicator of the amount the metal must stretch in that area.

All of Waddington's parts and pieces, including the doors, are interchangeable with the originals. Here an original door is installed on a new body.

Steel and Kirksite dies were made from the patterns. Dies were tested, the results recorded, then any changes necessary were made.

Parts to be pressed are laser cut to rough shape. Some pieces may be stamped (called a restrike) up to six times before final trimming takes place.

The upper die for the doorskin is in place, it will press against what will be the inside of the outer panel. This press is unique in that it comes up from the bottom, the substantial portion of it is situated in a pit in the shop floor.