Guest VeloMan Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Were pre-1930 wood auto body frames finished in any way (varnish, stain, etc.)? I refer to the framing under the sheet metal, and not the visible wood parts.Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Nope, bare wood on all the GM cars I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1929Chrysler Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 If restoring however, I would definetly coat with some kind of protectant. Especially against rot and wood eating critters!!Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Phil,I have read that Pierce Arrow coated their body wood with black lead paint for protection but have not actually seen that. I would agree with Dan, if you go to all the work of replacing wood today treat it so it will last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 The bodies I have worked on had some accidental overspary, and that was about it. I agree with coating the wood today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 A friend of mine is restoring a 1928 Franklin and the wood inside the body was painted black at the factory. I don't know if this is typical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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