New Steering Wheel - but it is black

[FRITZ47]

I just received my new steering wheel from Early Ford V8 Parts in Dayton and it is beutiful, but is black in color. Pictures that I have seen are maroon in color for my 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible and the old one (too bad to fix) was maroon with a lighter outer edge. Was a black steering wheel used on a 1940 Ford Garnet Maroon Convertible? I think that the new one is going to need some paint.

Attached picture shows the steering wheel at time car was purchased and it sure isn't black.

Thanks, Fritz

 

[19Fordy]

The steering wheel in the photo is correct. The ashtray "doors" should be Rose Sand Metallic, not Monaida Maroon. Still, a beautiful car.

 

[paul2748]

Paint it the correct color.

 

[NealinCA]

...the old one (too bad to fix) was maroon with a lighter outer edge.

Did something happen to the steering wheel after that picture was taken or does it have something I can't see?

I'd like an original 40 deluxe wheel...wanna sell that one after you get the new one painted?

Neal

 

[FRITZ47]

The steering wheel in the photo is correct. The ashtray "doors" should be Rose Sand Metallic, not Monaida Maroon. Still, a beautiful car.

This picture was taken "before" we painted the car - a total restoration, including new paint on the dash. We painted he ashtray doors in the rose sand metallic. Previous owner did this, which we noticed right away.

Here are more pictures taken later. Car is now at the trim shop for a new black top and new interior (except seats which were just fine). Thanks for the advice.

Fritz

 

[FRITZ47]

Did something happen to the steering wheel after that picture was taken or does it have something I can't see?

I'd like an original 40 deluxe wheel...wanna sell that one after you get the new one painted?

Neal

The car is at the trim shop for awhile now and old steering wheel is on the car. Can you send a Private Message so that I can get back to you in a few weeks? I will want to photo it and describe it in detail as it has some worn areas.

Fritz

 

[alt63bird]

...Pictures that I have seen are maroon in color for my 1940 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible...

Sorry about my rant, but Super Deluxe designation started in 1941 and carried forward through 1948. Top model for 1940 was just called Ford Deluxe. I love the restoration work you're doing - I just hate it when model/series names are used incorrectly.

 

[Kube]

Sorry about my rant, but Super Deluxe designation started in 1941 and carried forward through 1948. Top model for 1940 was just called Ford Deluxe. I love the restoration work you're doing - I just hate it when model/series names are used incorrectly.

You're a gutsy guy! I have been attempting to "teach" those so interested that in 1940, Ford did not make an opera coupe. I have taken about as much crap about that as I care to.
A number of folks appreciated the "new found" knowledge. However, overwhelmingly, (most) guys simply are happy in their ignorance I suppose.

 

[deuce_roadster]

Kube and alt63:

Maybe this 1940 showroom pricelist will enlighten some:

pricelist.jpg

 

[FRITZ47]

Sorry about my rant, but Super Deluxe designation started in 1941 and carried forward through 1948. Top model for 1940 was just called Ford Deluxe. I love the restoration work you're doing - I just hate it when model/series names are used incorrectly.

Many thanks for the correction - I guess I was thinking about my 1941 that I owned many years back, or my 1947 Super Deluxe Convertible (see picture). I have "edited" my first post and removed the word "Super". I like to get things right.

Fritz

 

[Fred A]

You're a gutsy guy! I have been attempting to "teach" those so interested that in 1940, Ford did not make an opera coupe. I have taken about as much crap about that as I care to.
A number of folks appreciated the "new found" knowledge. However, overwhelmingly, (most) guys simply are happy in their ignorance I suppose.

That's pretty hard core Kube. I now have my third '40 business coupe and didn't understand until recently, much thanks to your help, that they are correctly called Business Coupe, but your argument about the Ford V8 vs Standard is not as strong. No, I don't want a debate, but it seems that references to the standard cars can come from some pretty official Ford sources. Although you prefer the Ford V8 designation, it would seem pretty hard to ignore the Standard referenced in some Ford publications.

I find myself using the Business Coupe name first when discussing the sale some of my surplus cars and am met with empty eyed response. Not wanting to paddle against that tide, switching to the Opera Coupe reference or just describing the jump seats can get the conversation back on track, allowing for the lack of absolute accuracy. These guys are not going to give up the Opera Coupe name as it remains the majority accepted name.

Even farther off the subject, Kube why didn' you help me out with my headliner bow question last week? Subject would add nicely to a chapter on '40 interior trim..
Good Luck: Fred A

 

[Kube]

Kube and alt63:

Maybe this 1940 showroom pricelist will enlighten some:

pricelist.jpg

I want that list!!!!

 

[Kube]

That's pretty hard core Kube. I now have my third '40 business coupe and didn't understand until recently, much thanks to your help, that they are correctly called Business Coupe, but your argument about the Ford V8 vs Standard is not as strong. No, I don't want a debate, but it seems that references to the standard cars can come from some pretty official Ford sources. Although you prefer the Ford V8 designation, it would seem pretty hard to ignore the Standard referenced in some Ford publications.

I find myself using the Business Coupe name first when discussing the sale some of my surplus cars and am met with empty eyed response. Not wanting to paddle against that tide, switching to the Opera Coupe reference or just describing the jump seats can get the conversation back on track, allowing for the lack of absolute accuracy. These guys are not going to give up the Opera Coupe name as it remains the majority accepted name.

Even farther off the subject, Kube why didn' you help me out with my headliner bow question last week? Subject would add nicely to a chapter on '40 interior trim..
Good Luck: Fred A

I DO understand why many prefer to call the cars by their "popular names". I, for one, prefer not to further the spread of incorrectness whenever possible.
The "standard" designation was done away with by 1940 by the Ford Motor Company itself. This has been well proven with official Ford documents. And, even though Ford (the company) dictated the exclusion of the "standard" reference did not mean it (the reference) didn't find its way in to advertising and some parts books. One must remember, many advertisements and other publications were printed well in advance of Ford's decree.

Your inquiry to head liner bows???

 

[VeryTangled]

'40 Headliner Bow Numbers?

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105729