Tool compartment covers
 

What type of wood and finish are the trunk tool compartment covers on a 1941 Ford? These compartments are at the rear of the trunk floor. There are 2 with a divider which is part of the floor.

Re: Tool compartment covers
 

Not sure about '41 but '40 used plywood with a black wood preservative applied.

Re: Tool compartment covers
 

My original 40s look to be about 3/8" thick plywood. Don't know about 41s.

Re: Tool compartment covers
 

Thanks, guys. I am sure they were all the same. My covers are plywood and painted black,not stained. They are pretty rough so I thought I would make new ones.

Re: Tool compartment covers
 

I believe that Ford used thin black paint which when applied look like stain.

Re: Tool compartment covers
 

Yep, black paint it will be. Where does your Ford Barn name come from? I was an Engineer and Conductor for BNSF.

Re: Tool compartment covers
 

My 42 has the above mentioned plywood with black stain

Re: Tool compartment covers
 

Boiled linseed oil and black OIL based paint @ 50/50 would be my recommendation.