| fatfender | -- 12-03-2009 @ 9:04 AM |
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On a 40 convertible, what are the correct colors for the wood pieces? Is the color the same for the top well wood surround, the wood riser under the rear seat and the wood brace across the back of the upper rear seat springs? My top will be tan. Can I assume that the floor wood pieces are black? As an aside, I've had to repair (weld in a new piece) of cross member that was cut out to fit a left side exhaust. It came out OK, but is noticeable. If judged, does that result in a deduction? Thanks
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| ford38v8 | -- 12-03-2009 @ 7:29 PM |
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Fatfender, the welded crossmember should draw a deduction on the Concourse, the deduction value depending on the care taken with the repair. It should be remembered that the judging process is of necessity a quick run through of known common areas of concern, and while your crossmember may not draw a Judge's attention at one concourse, it may be caught at another. On a similar subject, while some owners may disagree with some deductions, virtually all owners are able to laugh up their sleeves at the Judges for missing things that they, as owners, know is wrong with their cars. Alan
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| kubes40 | -- 12-03-2009 @ 8:12 PM |
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All of the wood pieces in your car were originally dipped in a mixture of oil, etc... pretty much whatever was there... Anyway, the wood pieces should be black. I stain them ebony and then apply a light coat of satin black paint atop the stain. That process replicates the original look quite well. The welded crossmember should be caught by any judge worth his weight and will result in a deduction. If something this obvious is overlooked, I would have to question why that particular judge is judging!
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