The Ford Barn

CalMI · 08-04-2014, 08:36 PM

Were body blocks painted or left unpainted?

wrndln · 08-04-2014, 08:41 PM

I believe they were painted like the floorboards - a kind of black, stain finish. There have been a number of strings about the black finish. I have used thinned Rustoleum flat black paint or black stain. Either one mimics the original black finish and protects the wood.
Rusty

Mike V. Florida · 08-04-2014, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1930 coupe

They were not painted, but they were dipped or coated with a black wood preserver to keep them from rotting.
The closest thing that I can find to match it is ASPHALT FENCE-POST paint from Tractor supply.

I used Wolman WOODLIFE CREOCOAT.

08-04-2014, 08:36 PM	#1
CalMI Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 59	Body blocks Were body blocks painted or left unpainted?

08-04-2014, 08:41 PM	#2
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,300	Re: Body blocks I believe they were painted like the floorboards - a kind of black, stain finish. There have been a number of strings about the black finish. I have used thinned Rustoleum flat black paint or black stain. Either one mimics the original black finish and protects the wood. Rusty