'40 Ford interior kick panels/trunk liner panels

[tubman]

I have a lot of respect for the information from people on this site, that is why I am here. I went to the Clayton NY meet last year with a long time Early V8 member who thought I could learn a lot about the restoration of my car. I asked if I could shadow their judging of the cars, they said yes. I saw and heard what they were looking for. I can only use materials that I can find today for my car. To say I don't care if it is not concourse correct is a poor statement, with all due respect.

Lighten up. "Concours correct" is a neutral statement, expressing an existing condition. Therefore it carries no positive or negative connotation. My Ford is no where near "concours correct" and I prefer it that way, as I can drive it anywhere and anytime I want. I know of which I speak, because I nave a car that is probably pretty close that hasn't turned a wheel in two years. I plan on remedying that this summer.

 

[tetanus]

Ken, I want to thank you for the very clear photo of a proper closed car kick panel. Many (most?) folks do not realize they kick panels in the closed models had vertically embossed ribs.
I am actually one of the "crazies" that emboss the reproduction panels to replicate the correct appearance.

Kube, could you explain how you emboss the panels? Thank you

 

[Kube]

Kube, could you explain how you emboss the panels? Thank you

Those are actually vinyl that I had cut. I was fortunate enough to have an authentic panel, so it was fairly easy to replicate the size and font accurately.