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Prawbly · 03-12-2017, 06:33 PM

Does anyone know if Ford painted firewalls black or did they do it in the body color. I've seen it both ways.

nelsb01 · 03-12-2017, 06:41 PM

Since you didn't mention what year --- if it is mid 30 through 1950 you can bet it was body color.
I believe that it wasn't until the Crestliner in 1950 that the engine compartment barrier was painted a different color.

Prawbly · 03-12-2017, 06:57 PM

Thanks I have a 36. My firewall is in great shape, just needs some touchup. I wanted to know for sure what the proper color is. Thanks again Pat

Bruce Koukalaka · 03-12-2017, 07:28 PM

All I know is my '52 F3 has the firewall painted the same blue the rest of the cab is, that being said the truck is 65 years old so it could have been repainted... (I doubt it very much)

deuce_roadster · 03-12-2017, 08:40 PM

32 was black, body color for 33 on to ? Since the 32 firewall was removable, it was painted separate from the body and those firewalls were all black, as was the frame and fenders.

Drbrown · 03-12-2017, 10:37 PM

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At least the 1940's were body color per Ford V8 Club book; my '47 is body color.

RalphG · 03-13-2017, 12:36 AM

My 39 Ford and 52 Merc are the same colour on the firewall as the rest of the body. Same on the 49 M68 truck.

03-12-2017, 06:33 PM	#1
Prawbly Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Stockton, Ca. Posts: 119	Paint colors Does anyone know if Ford painted firewalls black or did they do it in the body color. I've seen it both ways.

03-12-2017, 06:41 PM	#2
nelsb01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Up North Posts: 626	Re: Paint colors Since you didn't mention what year --- if it is mid 30 through 1950 you can bet it was body color. I believe that it wasn't until the Crestliner in 1950 that the engine compartment barrier was painted a different color.

03-12-2017, 06:57 PM	#3
Prawbly Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Stockton, Ca. Posts: 119	Re: Paint colors Thanks I have a 36. My firewall is in great shape, just needs some touchup. I wanted to know for sure what the proper color is. Thanks again Pat

03-12-2017, 07:28 PM	#4
Bruce Koukalaka Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Somewhere in central Alberta Posts: 22	Re: Paint colors All I know is my '52 F3 has the firewall painted the same blue the rest of the cab is, that being said the truck is 65 years old so it could have been repainted... (I doubt it very much)

03-12-2017, 08:40 PM	#5
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Paint colors 32 was black, body color for 33 on to ? Since the 32 firewall was removable, it was painted separate from the body and those firewalls were all black, as was the frame and fenders.

03-12-2017, 10:37 PM	#6
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: Paint colors Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) At least the 1940's were body color per Ford V8 Club book; my '47 is body color.

03-13-2017, 12:36 AM	#7
RalphG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 2,424	Re: Paint colors My 39 Ford and 52 Merc are the same colour on the firewall as the rest of the body. Same on the 49 M68 truck. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/roosty6/videos