Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by Grain-It Technologies On 2011/6/23 14:27:29

Joe, This is Evan from Grain-It. I wanted to touch base with you on your 40 Packard Packard Super 8 Convertible Sedan.
First of all I really like your Packard and I can't wait to see the Duchess restored!

J.D. has posted some of documentation on the 1940 Packard.

The first photo is Packard Factory information from 1940 on woodgrain and Tenite.

It shows the Mottled Aspen ( very early Production before Nov. 1939 )This woodgrain uses DuPont Chroma-base LS120 base color, Mottled Aspen woodgraining plate and driftwood ink.

The Sepele ( also refered to as Sapel or saple Mahogany )
Was offered in two different tones.
The top left is the one that is most common for your 160, it is Sepele With DuPont Chroma-Base YS 227 base color, Sepele woodgraining plate and Carpathian Elm ink.


The second tone/color is almost a silver/Grey Sepele with driftwood ink.
I have only restored one like this.

In the photos that follow we have a dash piece woodgrained by us in the darker Sepele and an original piece showing original Sepele woodgrain that was protected under the chrome.

The last photo is an early Mottled Aspen dash with original woodgrain. We prepared a sample (shown in center of photo) before we striped the dash for restoration.

We want to help you in your woodgrain restoration to make sure you have all the information you need to accurately restore your Packard.

My question is in your photos: dashjpeg and dashpiecejpeg
are these photos of the original dash that came out of your car? The reason I ask is that those photos show the darker Sepele woodgrain on them. If this dash is original to your car the Mottled Aspen would not be the corect woodgrain for your Packard. Is the dash out of another 1940 Packard possibly a later model? This would explain the difference in woodgrain. Either way we are happy to assist you however we can. I think I remember talking to you when you ordered your tools. If you find you need the Sepele woodgraining plate For The Duchess I can help you out.

Sincearly,

Evan Westlake
Grain-It TechnologiesMore woodgrain info