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Ken hash

03-10-2021 11:52 AM

1940 dashboard

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Attachment 457996 This is my attempt to show a picture of the dash board on our coupe.

19Fordy

03-10-2021 11:56 AM

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If you decide to honor Bob Gregorie you can use this as an example.
Here's another good thread about the 40 Ford dash.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156788

Kube	03-10-2021 08:42 PM

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I tend to agree in that Gregorie got it right the first time.

mercman from oz

03-10-2021 11:28 PM

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1615426928

What a great picture of a 1940 Ford Deluxe Dash and Interior.

MuskegonFlatheadFan

03-11-2021 07:23 AM

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The custom fan in me likes it. Was that wrapped or hydro-dipped

dan35

03-11-2021 07:32 AM

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Nice!!

Ken hash

03-11-2021 09:50 AM

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Thanks, the process is two colors of paint then clear. I used water base ppg. The first color is very light tan. Let it dry then spray a coat of dark walnut brown over the tan. While it is wet, lay a plastic shopping bag directly on the wet paint, then lift it off. Repeat the plastic bag application until you like it. I started with a sample part. With water base paint you can clean off the dark paint before it dries and try again.

Zeke3

03-11-2021 10:13 AM

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What are your plans for the window garnish moldings, the same grain or a contrasting color?

Sounds like a good graining technique.

Ken hash

03-11-2021 10:24 AM

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Here are some photos of the garnish molding

Kube	03-11-2021 11:52 AM

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19Fordy

03-12-2021 11:29 AM

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Did 40 Fords come with pass. side door armrests as an option?

Automotive Stud

03-12-2021 11:44 AM

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When someone restored my convertible in the '70's they painted the dash woodgrain. It reminds me of an old console radio.

Kube	03-12-2021 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy (Post 1995292)

Did 40 Fords come with pass. side door armrests as an option?

Jim, they were optional.

Krylon32

03-12-2021 02:06 PM

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Kube: Were they also available for both sides on a standard as mine has both.

Kube	03-12-2021 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Krylon32 (Post 1995346)

Kube: Were they also available for both sides on a standard as mine has both.

Ya know, that was something I could find no documentation on while doing my research.
While common sense might suggest they were optional, if you're seeking points on a judged concourse, I'd suggest you do not install them.

Art Newland

03-12-2021 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken hash (Post 1994569)

Attachment 457996 This is my attempt to show a picture of the dash board on our coupe.

That looks great! I've heard of that method of painting before but you really did some nice work.

petehoovie

03-12-2021 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken hash (Post 1994569)

Attachment 457996 This is my attempt to show a picture of the dash board on our coupe.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...6&d=1615394977

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