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1930.68B · 03-18-2017, 09:48 AM

We are ready to start having the finish painting done and have a question about the assembly sequence of the gas tank and cowl. Should the gas tank, welting and windshield trim be assembled to the cowl before painting so the welt gets painted at the same time.

100IH · 03-18-2017, 10:13 AM

I would recommend painting the dash face and under side of the tank while out. Then install tank and welt. Paint exterior with dash area masked off.

Tom from Drippin' · 03-18-2017, 11:48 AM

Although not "correct" as per the Judging Standards, I think the welting looks better in it's natural black. Also, the tank is easier pin striped on the bench.

ltdann · 03-18-2017, 08:34 PM

We painted all three separate. Then we assembled the cowl and tank. Once complete and ready to install we clipped the welting on and slowly worked it all together into the front of the body. Take your time and have friends help

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1930.68B · 03-18-2017, 09:00 PM

I should have stated that we are working on a 1930 68B Cabriolet which is considerably different than the one in the photo.
Thanks for the information.

2manycars · 03-18-2017, 09:03 PM

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Ford painted the body as assembled except for winshield. The welting around the tank is painted body color. It breaks the lines of the color if left black. I suppose this would not matter on a black car. It depends on the look you want, and if being correct is important to you.

henry's 31 · 03-19-2017, 11:38 AM

ITDANN:

Beautiful work! Would love to see the finished project. What type of paint did you use. Base coat clear coat, urethane, acrylic enamel?

Tinbasher · 03-19-2017, 12:42 PM

The tank, cowl and beading was painted together. I like to paint everything in pieces and then put it together. It looks much nicer when completed. Plus I add a little flex agent to the paint to paint the bead, then it won't crack when you install it.
My thoughts.

John Poole

03-18-2017, 09:48 AM	#1
1930.68B Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canton, IL Posts: 186	Painting cowl / gas tank We are ready to start having the finish painting done and have a question about the assembly sequence of the gas tank and cowl. Should the gas tank, welting and windshield trim be assembled to the cowl before painting so the welt gets painted at the same time.

03-18-2017, 10:13 AM	#2
100IH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 970	Re: Painting cowl / gas tank I would recommend painting the dash face and under side of the tank while out. Then install tank and welt. Paint exterior with dash area masked off.

03-18-2017, 11:48 AM	#3
Tom from Drippin' Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dripping Springs, Texas Posts: 286	Re: Painting cowl / gas tank Although not "correct" as per the Judging Standards, I think the welting looks better in it's natural black. Also, the tank is easier pin striped on the bench. __________________ The pursuit of excellence is healthy and rewarding. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic and a terrible waste of time.

03-18-2017, 08:34 PM	#4
ltdann Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Weldon Spring, MO Posts: 63	Re: Painting cowl / gas tank We painted all three separate. Then we assembled the cowl and tank. Once complete and ready to install we clipped the welting on and slowly worked it all together into the front of the body. Take your time and have friends help [/URL]

03-18-2017, 09:00 PM	#5
1930.68B Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canton, IL Posts: 186	Re: Painting cowl / gas tank I should have stated that we are working on a 1930 68B Cabriolet which is considerably different than the one in the photo. Thanks for the information.

03-18-2017, 09:03 PM	#6
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Painting cowl / gas tank Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ford painted the body as assembled except for winshield. The welting around the tank is painted body color. It breaks the lines of the color if left black. I suppose this would not matter on a black car. It depends on the look you want, and if being correct is important to you. __________________ Bill www.brauchauto.com

03-19-2017, 11:38 AM	#7
henry's 31 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia Posts: 849	Re: Painting cowl / gas tank ITDANN: Beautiful work! Would love to see the finished project. What type of paint did you use. Base coat clear coat, urethane, acrylic enamel? __________________ Henry' s 31

03-19-2017, 12:42 PM	#8
Tinbasher Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Innisfil, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,174	Re: Painting cowl / gas tank The tank, cowl and beading was painted together. I like to paint everything in pieces and then put it together. It looks much nicer when completed. Plus I add a little flex agent to the paint to paint the bead, then it won't crack when you install it. My thoughts. John Poole