Re: Interior Window Trim Color
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On 1940 junior models they were wood grained as the dash but not sure about 1941 seniors although I expect the same.
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Re: Interior Window Trim Color
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Per the 1940 Data Book [160] (available for free download in the Literature Archive):
"Window garnish mouldings with wainscotting below are handsomely finished in silver grey aspen graining to match the instrument panel. Even the little rubber plungers in the rear window mouldings which control the door locks are in harmonizing color. Front door locks are of the remote control type—safe and positive always."
Posted on: Yesterday 19:22
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Re: Interior Window Trim Color
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Thanks for the replies. It looks like I didn't mention in the initial post that this is a 1940 160 club coupe. But, you guys got it!
Is the wood grain on the dash painted on or like a decal? Mark
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Re: Interior Window Trim Color
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I can't say for certain exactly how Packard did their woodgrained dashes and window trim but there is a video produced by the people at GrainIt Technologies on the history of woodgraining. In the video they show examples of procedures used including some showing various pieces being made in an auto factory of that era. I would imagine Packard followed the method where a large prepainted sheet of metal was cut and formed in a stamping press.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RT9RCAV89s&t=50s The DIY repro procedure using the plates and rollers that GrainIt came up with works fairly well after a bit of practice even for non talented people. If you are not interested in the DIY approach there are some who offer their services to refinish pieces using the GrainIt method along with some who do the old school talent needed methods of hand painting and using various things like sponges, rags, and feathers to form the patterns
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Re: Interior Window Trim Color
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The graining is painted
Posted on: Today 7:26
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