33-34 Base Coat Color On Woodgrain Dash?

[My3window]

I recently found a copy of Bob Dunham's book entitled Woodgraining A New Approach and I would like to try woodgraining my 34 dash. My problem is I do not have an original painted piece on my dash or garnish molding to match against for a base coat color. Has anyone out there tried their own woodgraining using a base coat color that closely resembled the color on 33-34 Fords? Having that paint code would certainly help with my winter project.
Thank you

[Dave Mc]

I use red epoxy primer for base coat,it can be altered with lighter or darker primers of the same type to achieve your preference

[FL&WVMIKE]

Here is an original 1934 ashtray. It looks like, to me, that the base coat is about 50% covered with the black.
MIKE
CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE - Twice

[Doctor's Ford]

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I just finished mine using a kit from Grain-It Technologies, Inc, in Florida (863) 299 4494. They sell either the whole kit or any component you need. The base coat for 33-34 Fords is called Mahogany MH2 and costs $30 for each spray can. You will need 2 cans for a dash. They offer a lighter color(MH1) and a darker (MH3) as well. Check on the web their demonstration videos, very informative. I attach 2 pictures of my glove box (still has no toner and no clearcoat). The base color turns too dark to me after printing the wood grain but I hope it will look sharper after the clearcoat. The difference in the photos is entirely because of the flash light. Hope it helps. Good luck. Manuel