953 nut 59,757 #1 Posted yesterday at 09:52 AM Every year on the third Saturday of July, July 19 this year, Woodie Wagon Day is celebrated to honor the great invention of the woodie wagon. Yes, the classic wagon was a great ride at the time it was invented and was also mass-produced by numerous popular car makers. Why is the car still a legend? Because it was made of wood at a time when steel was being utilized in World War II. Since the car is still intriguing to look at, it remains one of the favorites of vintage car collectors.. 4 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,610 #2 Posted yesterday at 11:51 AM 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Because it was made of wood at a time when steel was being utilized in World War II. Two things. 1. I guessed the topic right! Lord am I happy it was about a car! 2. I had no idea it was due to steel allotment to the war supplies! Thanks for teaching us so much Mr. Richard! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 8,290 #3 Posted yesterday at 12:02 PM 10 minutes ago, Pullstart said: I guessed the topic right! I thought it was going to be about this guy! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 7,243 #4 Posted yesterday at 12:07 PM Or this guy. 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,226 #5 Posted yesterday at 12:43 PM "I got a '34 wagon and I call it a woody" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,348 #6 Posted yesterday at 12:47 PM Hmmm... Cars with wooden bodies go way back earlier than WWII. Perhaps a carry over from the Prarie Schooners?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,757 #7 Posted 20 hours ago 12 hours ago, Pullstart said: Two things. 1. I guessed the topic right! Lord am I happy it was about a car! Kevin I am 80, noooooo it wazn't that! 2. I had no idea it was due to steel allotment to the war supplies! Thanks for teaching us so much Mr. Richard! I am not the author of this information and question the validity of that statement. Woodies were around long before world war two and domestic automobile production ceased during the war in support of the war effort. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beap52 1,393 #8 Posted 17 hours ago My '47 sedan delivery has wood framing to attach the inside wall paneling to. The back door jamb is wood (and wrapped in metal) that the hinges attach to. The floor was plywood. It's definitely not a Woodie but still has wood components. I heard a joke about a Woodie some time ago. A fellow bought a new one and some later the dealer asked what he thought of his new vehicle. The owner said "It sure looked better before I removed it from the wooden shipping crate." 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
