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What is the correct color of black for a 1939 banjo steering wheel? I have seen them restored in a gloss black and I have seen them in a mat black. Trying to finish a high point car and need to know the correct black.
 
The banjo steering wheel in a '39 deluxe is not painted black. The hub of the wheel was painted Zephyr Beige and the rim was painted Oyster Gray. This information comes from the Early Ford V-8 Club's '38-'39 book page #3-13. If you don't have this book you should buy it if you intend to restore a '39 Ford as a high point car.
 
TJ is correct. Here are photos of two 1939 Deluxe models I've restored. Rest assured these are correct and high point cars.
 

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Kube said:
Here are photos of two 1939 Deluxe models I've restored. Rest assured these are correct and high point cars.
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KUBE......Seems like I remember some know-it-all making a wise-crack some time back that YOUR restorations may be pretty, but that they're likely not drivable. I believe that speedo shows some pretty good road miles for a 999 point trailer queen. Beautiful car, Kube! DD

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V8COOPMAN said:
KUBE......Seems like I remember some know-it-all making a wise-crack some time back that YOUR restorations may be pretty, but that they're likely not drivable. I believe that speedo shows some pretty good road miles for a 999 point trailer queen. Beautiful car, Kube! DD

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I too have read similar posts.
ALL of my restorations can be driven with confidence. When I get a bit further on the current project, I will post more photos of what I do in places no one will ever see again.
Bottom line? I don't skimp...
 
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Thank you for the information. I sent for the books from the early v8 club. The pictures really helped a lot.
 
You'll be happy with the '38-'39 book. It will give you some great info on your project. Good luck on your restoration. '39 Deluxes are beautiful cars.
 
Somewhat color related, is the metal frame for a 1939 convertible also Oyster Gray? Can someone (Kube's I'm guessing) provide the paint code for Oyster Gray?
 
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