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48superd · 05-27-2019, 06:28 PM

I'm installing new side inner trunk panels in a 1948 2 door sedan. Does anyone have pictures of how they attach? My original panels were missing. Thanks

Wat-0 · 05-27-2019, 07:11 PM

Oval headed sheet metal screws with cup style finishing washers.

FortyNiner · 05-27-2019, 08:52 PM

No pics here but just dry fit them. The fastener locations will be apparent.

48superd · 05-28-2019, 12:55 PM

Looks like I might have to trim the bottom of the left to clear to gas filler....is that correct?

supereal · 05-28-2019, 02:59 PM

Some, such as the panels in my '47, are secured by two legged clips with a round button top, similar to the kind sometimes used on door panel trim. I don't recall having to alter the panels for the gas tank filler, but my car is a convertible, so much of the trim, etc, is considerably different from closed cars because Ford farmed out the bodies of the open cars. A good example is the window regulators, which require 9 turns to raise or lower the glass.

51woodie · 05-28-2019, 03:38 PM

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My '46 Coupe is like Wat-0 says, screws with cups.

TJ · 05-28-2019, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 48superd

Looks like I might have to trim the bottom of the left to clear to gas filler....is that correct?

Make yourself a cardboard pattern first and trim it to fit. Then transfer it to the new panel.

Kube · 05-28-2019, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 51woodie

My '46 Coupe is like Wat-0 says, screws with cups.

Slotted screws on a 46? Stainless?

51woodie · 05-28-2019, 08:15 PM

Kube. There was lots of things done on this car by the po’s, and I have been picking away at correcting/fixing things. Thanks for catching the screws.

Kube · 05-29-2019, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51woodie

Kube. There was lots of things done on this car by the po’s, and I have been picking away at correcting/fixing things. Thanks for catching the screws.

I wasn't criticizing by any stretch. Rather, I was inquiring.
I've only restored two postwar Fords.
I do know the finish is supposed to be S15, oxidized - not stainless.

51woodie · 05-29-2019, 01:16 PM

Kube. I didn't take you comment as criticism. From and education point of view, I think I'm in about grade three in my knowledge of old Fords. The posts of yours that I have read, puts you in the Professor category. I still have a lot to learn. I looked up "Luggage Compartment" in my 1941-48 EFV8 book after your post, and there it was, on page 3-25. The composite liners are held in place with small black finish screws and a washers, and with black painted push type retainers. I think I just graduated to grade four!

edhd58 · 06-03-2019, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

Slotted screws on a 46? Stainless?

EVERY screw I have removed on mine so far has been slotted. The kits to replace them have Phillips, which I dont like.

05-27-2019, 06:28 PM	#1
48superd Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 58	1946-48 trunk inner panels I'm installing new side inner trunk panels in a 1948 2 door sedan. Does anyone have pictures of how they attach? My original panels were missing. Thanks

05-27-2019, 07:11 PM	#2
Wat-0 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 29	Re: 1946-48 trunk inner panels Oval headed sheet metal screws with cup style finishing washers.

05-27-2019, 08:52 PM	#3
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,136	Re: 1946-48 trunk inner panels No pics here but just dry fit them. The fastener locations will be apparent. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it Last edited by FortyNiner; 05-28-2019 at 08:04 PM.

05-28-2019, 12:55 PM	#4
48superd Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 58	Re: 1946-48 trunk inner panels Looks like I might have to trim the bottom of the left to clear to gas filler....is that correct?

05-28-2019, 02:59 PM	#5
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: 1946-48 trunk inner panels Some, such as the panels in my '47, are secured by two legged clips with a round button top, similar to the kind sometimes used on door panel trim. I don't recall having to alter the panels for the gas tank filler, but my car is a convertible, so much of the trim, etc, is considerably different from closed cars because Ford farmed out the bodies of the open cars. A good example is the window regulators, which require 9 turns to raise or lower the glass.

05-28-2019, 08:15 PM	#9
51woodie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chelmsford, ON Canada Posts: 529	Re: 1946-48 trunk inner panels Kube. There was lots of things done on this car by the po’s, and I have been picking away at correcting/fixing things. Thanks for catching the screws. Last edited by 51woodie; 05-29-2019 at 08:11 AM.

05-29-2019, 01:16 PM	#11
51woodie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chelmsford, ON Canada Posts: 529	Re: 1946-48 trunk inner panels Kube. I didn't take you comment as criticism. From and education point of view, I think I'm in about grade three in my knowledge of old Fords. The posts of yours that I have read, puts you in the Professor category. I still have a lot to learn. I looked up "Luggage Compartment" in my 1941-48 EFV8 book after your post, and there it was, on page 3-25. The composite liners are held in place with small black finish screws and a washers, and with black painted push type retainers. I think I just graduated to grade four!