1940 Wheel Detail

[Farley's34]

Are wheels supposed to painted body color completely or just on the face ?

[alanwoodieman]

black on standard, body color on delux--all of the wheel

[Kube]

The entire rim was painted. As Alan had advised, all five rims were painted body color on the Deluxe models and black on the Ford V8 models.
However, for an additional $5, the wheels would be painted body color (to match) on the Ford V8 models if so desired.

[Farley's34]

Thank You.

[pistonbroke]

Was there any striping on the 40 or 41s? Tim

[TJ]

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To my knowledge there are three stripes on the wheels. Two narrow stripes with a wider stripe in the middle.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by pistonbroke

Was there any striping on the 40 or 41s? Tim

Never on any '40 rim.
In '41, only on a Super Deluxe rim.

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by Farley's34

Are wheels supposed to painted body color completely or just on the face ?

This book has the answers.

Worth every cent.

good luck with your car.

[TJ]

On page 1-52 of the '40 book it shows a spare wheel mounted in a '40 sedan. Looking at the photo it does appear that there is striping on the wheel. Or is a reflection from the trim ring?

[Newc]

Note: Post War wheels have 'outie' lug nut surfaces and Pre-war lug studs are too short for Post-war wheels. Watch for lug nuts that only thread halfway on. Newc

[Kube]

Originally Posted by TJ

On page 1-52 of the '40 book it shows a spare wheel mounted in a '40 sedan. Looking at the photo it does appear that there is striping on the wheel. Or is a reflection from the trim ring?

TJ,
That's a reflection.
I did my very best when taking photographs for that book. Still, no one could possibly mistake me for a great photographer.

[TJ]

Mike, you are forgiven. Have a great 4th of July.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by TJ

Mike, you are forgiven. Have a great 4th of July.

Thanks

Just so you know, my photography skills are still very much lacking.