1940 dashboard

[Ken hash]

This is my attempt to show a picture of the dash board on our coupe.

 

[19Fordy]

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

 

[Kube]

I tend to agree in that Gregorie got it right the first time.

 

[mercman from oz]

What a great picture of a 1940 Ford Deluxe Dash and Interior.

 

[MuskegonFlatheadFan]

The custom fan in me likes it. Was that wrapped or hydro-dipped

 

[dan35]

Nice!!

 

[Ken hash]

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.

 

[Zeke3]

What are your plans for the window garnish moldings, the same grain or a contrasting color?

Sounds like a good graining technique.

 

[Ken hash]

Here are some photos of the garnish molding

 

[Kube]

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[19Fordy]

Did 40 Fords come with pass. side door armrests as an option?

 

[Automotive Stud]

When someone restored my convertible in the '70's they painted the dash woodgrain. It reminds me of an old console radio.

 

[Kube]

Did 40 Fords come with pass. side door armrests as an option?

Jim, they were optional.

 

[Krylon32]

Kube: Were they also available for both sides on a standard as mine has both.

 

[Kube]

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.

 

[Art Newland]

View attachment 457996 This is my attempt to show a picture of the dash board on our coupe.

That looks great! I've heard of that method of painting before but you really did some nice work.

 

[petehoovie]

View attachment 457996 This is my attempt to show a picture of the dash board on our coupe.