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NealinCA
08-13-2004, 05:35 PM
I might sound like a restorer instead of a hot rodder, but I am curious.

What color was the firewall painted on a non-black 32? Was it black or body color?

I have looked at some restored cars, but they are all black...

Neal
continentaljohn
08-13-2004, 07:52 PM
Neal, the only color I have seen or had was black. I have seen restored ones as well as orignals , they were black too? i wonder why?
thanks continental
NealinCA
08-13-2004, 08:02 PM
What got me thinking about this is my neighbor's 31 Lincoln roadster. Since the body was coach built, Lincoln sent a running chassis, including the firewall to the body builder. Lincoln painted the firewall engine color, which was green. It just looked odd under the hood of a maroon and black car.

Just thought it was interesting...

Neal
The37Kid
08-13-2004, 08:29 PM
I'm sure the firewalls were painted black to save on production costs. Unlike the Model A the '32 had a firewall that was not part of the body and matching colors on the assembly line would have slowed down the production of cars.
The37Kid
08-13-2004, 08:39 PM
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I'm sure the firewalls were painted black to save on production costs. Unlike the Model A the '32 had a firewall that was not part of the body and matching colors on the assembly line would have slowed down the production of cars.

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