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DavidG · 02-01-2021, 08:44 PM

doghair3,

At least through the '37 model year and likely right up to WWII, but perhaps Mike Kubarth could confirm the post-'37 part. There are some great photos at the Benson Ford Research Center of painted major machined castings on conveyors at the Rouge Plant clearly showing where the masking fixtures were attached as well as lots of photos of engine-into-chassis drops where the plated fasteners stand out and you can see the edges of gaskets which demonstrate the practice as well.

02-01-2021, 08:44 PM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: 1934 engine detailing questions doghair3, At least through the '37 model year and likely right up to WWII, but perhaps Mike Kubarth could confirm the post-'37 part. There are some great photos at the Benson Ford Research Center of painted major machined castings on conveyors at the Rouge Plant clearly showing where the masking fixtures were attached as well as lots of photos of engine-into-chassis drops where the plated fasteners stand out and you can see the edges of gaskets which demonstrate the practice as well.