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Good evening to all of you fellow stovebolters!
Ive been trying to find "templates" for my truck glass. Windshield,Doors, and Back Window. The reason being is that shipping the glass overseas
is a bit risky so I thought if Templates could be purchased the glass could be cut here.
Here in Finland we have a lot of pine growing in the forests along with birch. I may do my pick up box with Birch and good waterproof coated with several layers.

Thanks for your replies in advance and all my
best to all of you!
Sincerely OL Classic Finn

I have a guitar that I made out of birch, it's a nice strong wood. Pine is lighter, though, and what was originally used in the states.

Ck with the vendors listed in the links. I believe Jim Carter has them.

Fin if you cant get them thru one of the venders let me know. I used to work for a ma and pa Auto parts store that had a Glass shop. I am sure I can get you copies for a small fee. Just let me know. Good luck

The patterns I got from Carter for the AD truck were a bit off. My glass shop did cut inside the lines as instructed, but the windshield pieces especially were too large. I would make sure they cut WELL within the lines.

The patterns I got from Carter for the AD truck were a bit off. My glass shop did cut inside the lines as instructed, but the windshield pieces especially were too large. I would make sure they cut WELL within the lines.

I did follow up on those pointers to the part
shop Jim Carter and sure enough they do have them.
Also I checked a place called American Classic Truck Parts. (Hope that was correct) They do have
these Templates available as well. Thanks for the
help!! I did order a set at 18.00USD. But I,ll sure remember to check the size before having them cut. Good To Know! Just maybe we can get the
old windows out so we can measure them. Before they brake more than what they are already.
Guess The OL Windshield has seen its better days! For Sure!

To 4 on the floor. Birch sure is a nice wood.
I enjoy working with it myself. Ive made some nice knife handles from it. How does the guitar
sound using the Birch?

It sounds great (I forgot to mention that it is an electric). It has been really stable, I've had it for about 7 years. I butt joined three pieces together for the solid body, planed it, and shaped it with a band saw and router. I used a maple neck and ebony fingerboard, Stratocaster style pickups, a Fishman bridge, and Sperzel tuners. It holds its tune for months. I put a matte finish clear urethane on it and it looks really nice. It has a nice tone that is slightly mellow, perfect for jazz and blues. It's a bit brighter sounding than alder but not quite as bright as maple. I should post a picture of it sometime. I still have some of the wood left that I am going to make a matching bass out of one of these days.