Topic: 1940 std. ford sedan trunk lid


mike1    -- 10-19-2013 @ 2:41 PM
  what was material utilized on trunk panel & how was it installed underneath brace panels? it appears to have a matte pattern maybe??


ford38v8    -- 10-19-2013 @ 3:59 PM
  Mike, The original material was installed before the outer skin, thereby entrapping it between the skin and inner brace. Restorers today must cut the material to fit like a jigsaw puzzle between the braces. I know a correct substitute material is available, someone else can tell you the name of it and where to get it.

Alan


kubes40    -- 10-20-2013 @ 5:24 AM
  Drake sells a pretty good reproduction of this material. He calls it "waffle weave insulation".
You can piece it in as mentioned previously or if you are like me and want a beautiful (and authentic) job, remove the inner structure of the lid, install a full piece and reassemble the lid.
Mike Kubarth


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