Re: wood graining

Posted by ScottG On 2010/3/21 23:43:36

The style of woodgrain used by the factory depends on the model you're restoring.

For example, according to the 1946 Data Book, Super Clippers and Custom Supers featured two types of woodgrain: "pearwood plain" and "Amboyna burl." The data book says that the window reveals and upper dash panel are pearwood while the door wainscoting, trim on the rear of the front seat, and the dash face are Amboyna burl. (see 1946 data book, pp33-35)

The junior series used different woodgrain in their slightly less luxurious interiors. Details on these cars can also be found in the '46 Data Book on pages 24-31.

While my '47 Custom is pretty beat, I might be able to grab some pictures of the two types of woodgrain it features, although I'm sure others around here with restored models could give you better pictures. Let me know if you want to see my "dusty and rusty."

And, in case you're wondering, the Data Book I refer to can be viewed in its entirety right here 1946 Data Book for free!

Of course, now I'm really interested in your project since we both have '47's! Let us know/see more...yes, we're nosy like that!