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wardkew · 02-09-2012, 08:30 PM

I'm having a mind fart. Was the dash originally chrome or nickel?

JBR · 02-09-2012, 08:44 PM

June 1930 to Aug. 1930 bright nickel
Sept. 1930 to end Butler Nickel was specified for 50% of production
Jan. 1931 - Feb. 1931 a brass panel was optional - (I did not know that)
May 1931 through end - panel had a distinct line around the ribbed area and wo longer flared at the perimeter where it met the tank.

Recessed areas above the gas gauge and below the speedometer were painted satin black.

Jon

wardkew · 02-12-2012, 07:30 PM

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Yes, I was referring to the instrument panel. Thanks for the info. Just sent mine off to have it replated.

ken

02-09-2012, 08:30 PM	#1
wardkew Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 78	31 Dash--Chrome or Nickel? I'm having a mind fart. Was the dash originally chrome or nickel?

02-09-2012, 08:44 PM	#2
JBR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 346	Re: 31 Dash--Chrome or Nickel? June 1930 to Aug. 1930 bright nickel Sept. 1930 to end Butler Nickel was specified for 50% of production Jan. 1931 - Feb. 1931 a brass panel was optional - (I did not know that) May 1931 through end - panel had a distinct line around the ribbed area and wo longer flared at the perimeter where it met the tank. Recessed areas above the gas gauge and below the speedometer were painted satin black. Jon Last edited by JBR; 02-09-2012 at 08:51 PM. Reason: correction

02-12-2012, 07:30 PM	#3
wardkew Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 78	Re: 31 Dash--Chrome or Nickel? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, I was referring to the instrument panel. Thanks for the info. Just sent mine off to have it replated. ken