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Is there somebody out there making new wood coil box lids I need one for a 1912 kingston coil box Thanks Colin

Colin I think Langs sells the lid as a separate item if not mistaken.
https://www.modeltford.com/item/4230.aspx

I would think the possibility of any other lid fitting would be a long shot. Best you could hope for is it be slightly oversize to modify to fit.
Were I in this situation, I would visit my local cabinet maker & have one made. @ that, the best match would be to remake the body & lid together.

Thank you I did go to langs it showed only the complete box I will contact them . yes I was looking at making a new front for the lid the other 3 sides are good I can make it but it will take some time Im always looking for the easy way out.

John, wasn’t Ludwig Gocek of Nazareth PA known for making very early wood coil boxes ? Unfortunately he died 4 years ago. Did anybody pick up the torch? I think he made the 2 cyl. Splitdorf coil box for my ‘10 Maxwell.

I agree with John. When i lost the lid off my Heinze box somewhere over the Hay Plains, I borrowed an original lid and accurately duplicated it, only to find my coilbox was almost 1/8" wider than my new lid. A custom made lid is called for.

Allan from down under.

I would check with John Anderson (RV’s brother) he made all the coil boxes and floor boards.

Unfortunately R.V. Anderson pasted away about a year and a half ago. He was a master at restoring and reproducing early coil boxes and coils. His brother made the boxes for him. His name is John Anderson, lives in Gerry, NY. He shouldn’t be hard to find, maybe he took over R V’s old number. He does exceptional work.

Jonathan Anderson <jpautowood@gmail.com> 716-nine-eight-five-5880

My son’s car has a 1912 Heinze box with a new lid. The reproduction fit the original box perfectly. It was supplied with two loose pieces to glue in and hold the coils in place.

I believe Jonathan Anderson supplied that lid at the time. He also made the bent tack rails for my ‘26 along with my floorboards. He is a true craftsman.

Ludwig Gocek is still around I was on a tour with him this weekend in Conn.
He will be at Hersey this year space c4z 15-20 selling coil box switches,and T parts.I think
his coil box maker is not around.Take him off the RIp list.
Norm Woolley

Hello Colin,

I build and repair early coils I can see if my wood guy would make you a new lid if you like. Shoot me a PM here or I post on Facebook under “williamston T Works”

David Woods

Thank you every body I have the solution a member has sold me a lid and is making a second lid for the 1910 box I have so a two for one solution.

Some of the originals don't fit good if you swap them. Be careful1!