Welcome Oz! One of our Moderators hails from the land down under. I don't know how much experience he has with wood parts but he'll likely chime in as soon as he finds this thread. Good luck with your project.

 A local VCCA member (now deceased) was a master cabinet maker and made all the wood for the restoration of his 32 cabriolet. When discussing the project with him he said he used the drawings and sheet metal as a guide and knowing the types of joints used it was not that difficult. So my suggestion is to contact a cabinet maker for assistance.

My suggestion is to find a similar era Chevrolet in your area. It is not absolutely necessary for it to be a 1932 Coupe for you to know how they were put together and get approximate measurements. Mortise/tenon joints are used for door posts and other similar connections where strength is critical. Often they are supported with metal plates. Cross members use lap joints at the sills. Finger joints connect pieces to retain the straight grain strength for curved pieces. Modern replacements can use laminates to accomplish the same or greater strength. Modern water resistant glues will provide strength far longer than the original hide glue that over the years deteriorates. I use Titebond III.

If you have pieces that are mostly in good condition but have deteriorated places replacement wood can be fitted. I have successfully repaired ends using offset lap joints with stainless screws and glue in the laps. Wooden dowel plugs repair bolt and screw holes, toothpicks work well in nail holes. 

Sometimes it takes a little fitting or making a pattern using soft woods which can be more easily adjusted. Other parts can be duplicated using cardboard patterns that replicate the inside of the metal panels. Placing the cardboard edgewise against the panel and following the curvature with a pencil held against the panel gives an accurate rendering.

It is not as hard as one might think but having the proper wood working tools and an assortment of clamps are a bid help.

@chip 

No worries , some good suggestions there, thanks for your help, there is wood in the body which isn't so much of a problem , however there is some

that have been remade / replaced which is questionable , mainly the main beams that sit on the chassis don't appear to be right, I just thought someone might have had pictures of theirs being restored for reference. In Australia the Chev bodies were built by Holden and they didn't build coupes. Mostly phaetons and roadsters have survived , but quite a bit different from their US cousins. As you say a bit of time and effort I should be able to work it out, cheers

Here's a couple of links that are interesting; https://forums.aaca.org/topic/283261-32-oldsmobile-deluxe-convertible-roadster/#comment-1526993

https://1931chevrolet.com/restoration/index.htm

Dave

Thanks Dave, that's what I am talking about , a lot of info can be obtained from looking at people's projects , I think restoring old cars like this spooks a lot of people off these days, the more information you can find out the easier it becomes and less cost prohibitive. Appreciate your help , Thanks Brian

Hello Ozchev32

Just noticed your post  I just finished my restoration of a Canadian 1932 5 window coupe last year.  I have another on the go currently.  My original wood was deteriorated to the point where there was not enough left to re use or duplicate.  I purchased an abandoned project out of the states which included a complete wood kit.  I made a copy router and reprodeced the entire kit.  I haven't installed any of it yet and would be happy to send you pictures of any pieces as needed.  The kit was made by Jim Rodman at Autowood Restoration around about 12 or 13 years ago.  Address at the time was Box 86, Wheeler Street, Hanna IN 46340.  Phone 219 797-3775.  I doubt if you will get any response.  In 2017 he was having health issues and his son left the business and as a result he was not very active.  Let me know if I can be of any help..