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$um Fun · 09-19-2017, 12:08 PM

What is the correct color of black for a 1939 banjo steering wheel? I have seen them restored in a gloss black and I have seen them in a mat black. Trying to finish a high point car and need to know the correct black.

TJ · 09-19-2017, 01:21 PM

The banjo steering wheel in a '39 deluxe is not painted black. The hub of the wheel was painted Zephyr Beige and the rim was painted Oyster Gray. This information comes from the Early Ford V-8 Club's '38-'39 book page #3-13. If you don't have this book you should buy it if you intend to restore a '39 Ford as a high point car.

Kube · 09-19-2017, 02:49 PM

TJ is correct. Here are photos of two 1939 Deluxe models I've restored. Rest assured these are correct and high point cars.

V8COOPMAN · 09-19-2017, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

Here are photos of two 1939 Deluxe models I've restored. Rest assured these are correct and high point cars.

KUBE......Seems like I remember some know-it-all making a wise-crack some time back that YOUR restorations may be pretty, but that they're likely not drivable. I believe that speedo shows some pretty good road miles for a 999 point trailer queen. Beautiful car, Kube! DD

Kube · 09-19-2017, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

KUBE......Seems like I remember some know-it-all making a wise-crack some time back that YOUR restorations may be pretty, but that they're likely not drivable. I believe that speedo shows some pretty good road miles for a 999 point trailer queen. Beautiful car, Kube! DD

I too have read similar posts.
ALL of my restorations can be driven with confidence. When I get a bit further on the current project, I will post more photos of what I do in places no one will ever see again.
Bottom line? I don't skimp...

$um Fun · 09-19-2017, 09:06 PM

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Thank you for the information. I sent for the books from the early v8 club. The pictures really helped a lot.

TJ · 09-20-2017, 09:19 AM

You'll be happy with the '38-'39 book. It will give you some great info on your project. Good luck on your restoration. '39 Deluxes are beautiful cars.

dfoster · 03-29-2023, 12:49 PM

Somewhat color related, is the metal frame for a 1939 convertible also Oyster Gray? Can someone (Kube's I'm guessing) provide the paint code for Oyster Gray?

09-19-2017, 12:08 PM	#1
$um Fun Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 277	Steering Wheel Color What is the correct color of black for a 1939 banjo steering wheel? I have seen them restored in a gloss black and I have seen them in a mat black. Trying to finish a high point car and need to know the correct black.

09-19-2017, 01:21 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Steering Wheel Color The banjo steering wheel in a '39 deluxe is not painted black. The hub of the wheel was painted Zephyr Beige and the rim was painted Oyster Gray. This information comes from the Early Ford V-8 Club's '38-'39 book page #3-13. If you don't have this book you should buy it if you intend to restore a '39 Ford as a high point car.

09-19-2017, 09:06 PM	#6
$um Fun Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 277	Re: Steering Wheel Color Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you for the information. I sent for the books from the early v8 club. The pictures really helped a lot.

09-20-2017, 09:19 AM	#7
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Steering Wheel Color You'll be happy with the '38-'39 book. It will give you some great info on your project. Good luck on your restoration. '39 Deluxes are beautiful cars.

03-29-2023, 12:49 PM	#8
dfoster Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: West Virginia Posts: 43	Re: Steering Wheel Color Somewhat color related, is the metal frame for a 1939 convertible also Oyster Gray? Can someone (Kube's I'm guessing) provide the paint code for Oyster Gray?