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Joe Immler

04-03-2020 06:24 PM

1941 Ford trunk tool compartment

The tool compartment in my '41 trunk has wooden covers. Are those original and if so how are they finished? Painted, varnished (?)

corvette8n

04-03-2020 07:53 PM

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Mine are painted flat black.

cmbrucew

04-03-2020 08:21 PM

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Joe
Mine were maroon I think. Kind of color blind in that area of colors.
Bruce

fortyonerag

04-03-2020 09:53 PM

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Mine were painted black, but it's an older restoration, so......

KGS	04-04-2020 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Immler (Post 1869722)

The tool compartment in my '41 trunk has wooden covers. Are those original and if so how are they finished? Painted, varnished (?)

The wood tool compartment covers in my '39 coupe has a brownish stain wood preservative. The wood grain shows through. Not '41, but the finish may have been the same. Ford didn't get too fancy in the trunk area back then.
Ken

Joe Immler

04-04-2020 07:19 AM

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Thanks, Guys. Looks like it's my choice. Mine are black so I will refinish them.
Joe

Kube	04-04-2020 08:29 AM

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Originally they were dipped in a mixture of old paints and oils. The result was a dull blackish color.

TJ	04-04-2020 09:05 AM

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I have used a black stain on the new plywood from Min-Wax. As it soaks into the wood it gives a dull finish.

Kube	04-04-2020 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ (Post 1869912)

I have used a black stain on the new plywood from Min-Wax. As it soaks into the wood it gives a dull finish.

Same stuff I use :)

Joe Immler

04-04-2020 02:46 PM

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I'll look for Min-Wax. Sounds like the way to go. Thanks TJ and Kube.

TJ	04-04-2020 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Immler (Post 1870091)

I'll look for Min-Wax. Sounds like the way to go. Thanks TJ and Kube.

Joe, you should be able to buy it in a pint can and you will still have plenty left over.

Joe Immler

04-05-2020 08:17 AM

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TJ Got it today and the lids look GREAT! Thanks to all of you. This is why I love The Barn.

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