Ian_Greenlaw 284 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Does anyone know if there were options of the metal finish on the garnish moulds ? I have seen some dark colours and light ones and even two tone ( as per Ken Sobel's car ). I actually like a Burr Walnut as per the photo attached. I've also attached a photo of what I believe is an original colour. What do you guys think ?Ian Link to post Share on other sites
Gurra 0 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi Ian, I don't know if there were options of the finish but this is an unrestored 1933 Dodge 4dr sold and probably assembled in Sweden. I have more pictures if you want. Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Greenlaw 284 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi Gurra,Seems to be a variation on a theme. As I said, Ken Sobel's car has two different finishes. One a walnut and the other a beech, two totally different and in contrast to each other. I have quite a few of 34's and there are some different ones around. Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 6,010 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I believe that the dark walnut colored woodgrain is the original. I have not seen any Dodge with the burl woodgrain. Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Greenlaw 284 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 I agree. The only thing I don't know is when the chassis were sent to Australia and Richards made the bodies if any options or colour choices for these trims were given. Mine being an American Body, as you said, is a dark walnut woodgrain.It would be interesting to find someone that worked in the factories in the 30's who could probably answer the bulk of our questions ! Link to post Share on other sites
1936 D2 17 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I have never seen the burled finish in any Dodge product of this era that I remember. All I have ever seen is mostly like the straight grain in the section above the burl in your second photo. Link to post Share on other sites
1930 4 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 quote..........It would be interesting to find someone that worked in the factories in the 30's who could probably answer the bulk of our questions ............YA think Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Greenlaw 284 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Cm'on you guys . Surely someone has tried to find some of the old employees who worked in the factories. They can't all be dead ! :eek: Link to post Share on other sites
Steve9 198 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 When looking at the best piece of original moldings on my car, it looked as if the person doing the work had Parkinsons! In other words, not real great. I finished mine in my own fashion and called the pattern "twisted sequioa". Just go with what you like. Link to post Share on other sites
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