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chuck stevens · 04-24-2016, 01:12 PM

I know the model A's all had black fenders, I was wondering what year Ford started body coloring the fenders, thanks Chuck S.

David J · 04-24-2016, 01:20 PM

1934

DavidG · 04-24-2016, 01:45 PM

David's correct for U.S. production, but in Canada body-colored fenders, spare tire and gas tank cover, etc. were an extra-cost option during the '33 model year.

restoman · 04-24-2016, 10:20 PM

Hmm, not so sure about that. I have owned several, and seen many more, original paint 34's in colors other than black, and I have never seen one with black fenders. I have also never seen a 33 original paint car in a color other than black, with other than black fenders. Am I color blind ?

Lawson Cox · 04-24-2016, 10:22 PM

Yep.

DavidG · 04-24-2016, 10:50 PM

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How many Canadian '33s have you seen? The body colored fender option is fully documented in the Ford of Canada Archives including price lists and photos. You can prove a positive, but proving a negative is a very tall order.

Maybe you should re-read the question, which was "...I was wondering when Ford started body coloring the fenders...?" Not when did Ford last paint the fenders black.

restoman · 04-26-2016, 12:45 AM

Ah yes, OK, I do now see the true answer that involves Canadian production. I stand corrected, having seen few if any original paint Canadian 33's. I am one of those guys who thinks seeing is believing, but I now realize I haven' t seen it all. David, your international knowledge of early Fords puts you in a different league and give us all an opportunity to learn more. Thanks.

DavidG · 04-26-2016, 01:39 AM

Here's part of the documentation. Note that Ford of Canada was evidently still using lacquer for body paint unlike Ford U.S. which had switched to enamel with the '33 models.

chuck stevens · 04-26-2016, 06:35 AM

Thanks David removed any doubt, Chuck S.

whizzernick · 04-26-2016, 07:52 AM

David
I beg to differ. 1933 fords were painted in lacquer (the last year ) 1934 was the first year for enamel.

DavidG · 04-26-2016, 08:34 AM

Yes, you're correct; another senior moment among a growing number.

04-24-2016, 01:12 PM	#1
chuck stevens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate new york Posts: 758	the last year for black fenders I know the model A's all had black fenders, I was wondering what year Ford started body coloring the fenders, thanks Chuck S.

04-24-2016, 01:20 PM	#2
David J Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: St Croix Falls WI Posts: 2,080	Re: the last year for black fenders 1934

04-24-2016, 01:45 PM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,092	Re: the last year for black fenders David's correct for U.S. production, but in Canada body-colored fenders, spare tire and gas tank cover, etc. were an extra-cost option during the '33 model year.

04-24-2016, 10:20 PM	#4
restoman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near san diego Posts: 89	Re: the last year for black fenders Hmm, not so sure about that. I have owned several, and seen many more, original paint 34's in colors other than black, and I have never seen one with black fenders. I have also never seen a 33 original paint car in a color other than black, with other than black fenders. Am I color blind ?

04-24-2016, 10:22 PM	#5
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: the last year for black fenders Yep. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

04-24-2016, 10:50 PM	#6
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,092	Re: the last year for black fenders Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) How many Canadian '33s have you seen? The body colored fender option is fully documented in the Ford of Canada Archives including price lists and photos. You can prove a positive, but proving a negative is a very tall order. Maybe you should re-read the question, which was "...I was wondering when Ford started body coloring the fenders...?" Not when did Ford last paint the fenders black.

04-26-2016, 12:45 AM	#7
restoman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near san diego Posts: 89	Re: the last year for black fenders Ah yes, OK, I do now see the true answer that involves Canadian production. I stand corrected, having seen few if any original paint Canadian 33's. I am one of those guys who thinks seeing is believing, but I now realize I haven' t seen it all. David, your international knowledge of early Fords puts you in a different league and give us all an opportunity to learn more. Thanks.

04-26-2016, 06:35 AM	#9
chuck stevens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate new york Posts: 758	Re: the last year for black fenders Thanks David removed any doubt, Chuck S.

04-26-2016, 07:52 AM	#10
whizzernick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hayward Ca Posts: 635	Re: the last year for black fenders David I beg to differ. 1933 fords were painted in lacquer (the last year ) 1934 was the first year for enamel.

04-26-2016, 08:34 AM	#11
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,092	Re: the last year for black fenders Yes, you're correct; another senior moment among a growing number.

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