Woodgraining in 31's

[autodeco57]

Has anyone researched the original woodgraining patterns on dash and moldings for the various models of 1931's? The manufacturer of woodgraining pattern stencils tells me that he has one in his shop now and he's determined that it uses a mahogany pattern. He didn't say, though, which model it is. I've seen some burl-looking patterns on restored 80 & 90 series...have those just been upgraded, or were there different patterns used for different models? Mine's not quite legible enough to be able to tell. (Model 87)

[jscheib]

I do not know any details, but I am quite sure when they switched to simulation from real wood, the larger series stayed wood for a few years and the larger series also had higher quality and appearance dash and door window moldings. Best to have someone get you some photos of '31s.

John