Stude Light Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'm planning to wood grain my dashboard (1923 Light Six) but I only have photos of an original 1920 Light Six dashboard which had a Mahogany finish. In 1922, Studebaker changed to a walnut grain finish. I believe the Light Six, Special Six and Big Six all would have the same wood grain design so any of those models from 1922 on would suffice. So if anyone has an unrestored dashboard that still shows the original wood graining, I would really appreciate if you could post a photo. My concern is more about the grain style than color. I believe they used a straight grain walnut vs a butt or burl grain design but not sure. Thank you. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksparks Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/hcc/2013/01/Superlative-Six---1923-Studebaker-Light-Six/3720771.html The owners name is mentioned perhaps you could track them down...limited dash photos on this article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, kmstrade said: https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/hcc/2013/01/Superlative-Six---1923-Studebaker-Light-Six/3720771.html The owners name is mentioned perhaps you could track them down...limited dash photos on this article. I actually know Anita and Kevin as I used to work with them at GM's Desert Proving Grounds in Mesa, AZ before it was closed down. Although I haven't seen their car in person, I believe that dash has succumbed to the typical rusting as the original paint applique was not as durable as the body paints. I'll email mail them and see if there are remnants of the original finish. Thanks for reminding me of their car. Scott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stude24 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 This isn't a very good photo of the original dash in the 1924 Light Six I once owned, but its the best I could find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 Thanks Dan, Every picture helps. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Kevin and his Superlative Six comes through!!! He was able to wet his dashboard down and the wood graining popped out. He snapped these photos of his original 1923 Light Six walnut wood grained dash (posted in case anyone else wants them for reference). Thanks again kmstrade for reminding me of this car. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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