Mitch Bunkin in PA
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I'd love to know if anyone knows when in 1930 the round speedometer and ribbed instrument were introduced. The J.S.book just says "mid-1930." I'm just curious to learn if anyone can be more precise. Thanks.
Ribbed Instrument Panel & Round Speedo-start date
- Thread starter Mitch Bunkin in PA
- Start date
Marco Tahtaras
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The transition was June 1930. The new commercial bodies were introduced late in the month and all had the new instrument panel.
Steve Ciccalone
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My June 1930 150-B (beginning of the new body style) has the ribbed panel.
Roadster62
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Were the early ones brass, or were they mixed in with later production?
Marco Tahtaras
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The records suggest they were supplemental in early '31 but I believe they were earlier. They were only a percentage of production concurrent with the steel panels.
RockHillWill
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I ahve wondered if these brass panels were used for open car applications only, or used at random?