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Old 03-10-2021, 11:52 AM   #1
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30482E00-12EC-4BD3-A0BE-C27E758656D5.jpg This is my attempt to show a picture of the dash board on our coupe.
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Old 03-10-2021, 11:56 AM   #2
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If you decide to honor Bob Gregorie you can use this as an example.
Here's another good thread about the 40 Ford dash.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156788
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Old 03-10-2021, 08:42 PM   #3
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I tend to agree in that Gregorie got it right the first time.
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Old 03-10-2021, 11:28 PM   #4
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What a great picture of a 1940 Ford Deluxe Dash and Interior.
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Old 03-11-2021, 07:23 AM   #5
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The custom fan in me likes it. Was that wrapped or hydro-dipped
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Old 03-11-2021, 07:32 AM   #6
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Old 03-11-2021, 09:50 AM   #7
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Thanks, the process is two colors of paint then clear. I used water base ppg. The first color is very light tan. Let it dry then spray a coat of dark walnut brown over the tan. While it is wet, lay a plastic shopping bag directly on the wet paint, then lift it off. Repeat the plastic bag application until you like it. I started with a sample part. With water base paint you can clean off the dark paint before it dries and try again.
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What are your plans for the window garnish moldings, the same grain or a contrasting color?

Sounds like a good graining technique.

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Old 03-11-2021, 10:24 AM   #9
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Here are some photos of the garnish molding
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Did 40 Fords come with pass. side door armrests as an option?
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Old 03-12-2021, 11:44 AM   #12
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When someone restored my convertible in the '70's they painted the dash woodgrain. It reminds me of an old console radio.
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Did 40 Fords come with pass. side door armrests as an option?
Jim, they were optional.
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Old 03-12-2021, 02:06 PM   #14
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Kube: Were they also available for both sides on a standard as mine has both.
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Old 03-12-2021, 02:14 PM   #15
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Kube: Were they also available for both sides on a standard as mine has both.
Ya know, that was something I could find no documentation on while doing my research.
While common sense might suggest they were optional, if you're seeking points on a judged concourse, I'd suggest you do not install them.
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Old 03-12-2021, 03:01 PM   #16
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That looks great! I've heard of that method of painting before but you really did some nice work.
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