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PKW181 · 11-06-2021, 11:29 AM

Hi All,
Just bought a set of plastic trim for my 41 sedan. Anyone know how they attach to the dash, small screws, clips or ???

Many Thanks in advance.

fordor41 · 11-06-2021, 10:38 PM

there are small screws into the plastic from behind the dash. I bought a set years ago and some holes in plastic did not line up with the holes in the dash, left & right. slotted the dash holes a bit. can be a pain getting screws started.

PKW181 · 11-07-2021, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordor41

there are small screws into the plastic from behind the dash. I bought a set years ago and some holes in plastic did not line up with the holes in the dash, left & right. slotted the dash holes a bit. can be a pain getting screws started.

Thank you 41.
Did you get them at a hardware store or? I can't seem to find them at the normal parts sources.

fordor41 · 11-07-2021, 10:43 PM

seeing as the screws go into plastic they are like sheet metal screws ,short and small, I believe. it's been 25 yrs or so. what was in your original plastic pieces. As I remember, I used the original screws and SLOWLY worked them into the holes of the new plastic before installation. I do know it was a pain holding the screws and getting a driver on them!

PKW181 · 11-08-2021, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordor41

seeing as the screws go into plastic they are like sheet metal screws ,short and small, I believe. it's been 25 yrs or so. what was in your original plastic pieces. As I remember, I used the original screws and SLOWLY worked them into the holes of the new plastic before installation. I do know it was a pain holding the screws and getting a driver on them!

The fellow I bought the car from had drilled a hole a each end of the trim and used a small bolt and nut to hold the trim in place. The new trim will cover the holes up, so far I have only found the 2.
The car is a 41 4-door black and white police version (LAPD) or will be when done.

fordor41 · 11-08-2021, 10:34 PM

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...or maybe I used loctite to hold short machine screws with heads cut off into the back and installed nuts

fortyonerag · 11-19-2021, 04:15 AM

I replaced the plastic trim on my 41 about 6 months back. It's a lot easier if the seat is out, but as long as you can get to both sides of the trim the install is fairly straightforward. Make sure all the holes line up before you proceed as the repop plastic casting might not be 'spot on' (mine wasn't). I also had some rework to fit around the gauge cluster (and clock if you have one). A slotted screwdriver that holds the screw captive will help this job a lot.

mercman from oz · 11-19-2021, 06:52 PM

1941 Ford Super Deluxe Dash. Notice that one Dash has a Clock?

mercman from oz · 11-19-2021, 07:48 PM

Right Hand Drive Dash in Australian 1942-1948 Fords. Ford USA decided against spending extra money to update the Dashes in Right Hand Drive models, so continued using the same design 1941 Ford Dash. The same applies for the same year Mercury.

Graeme / New Zealand · 11-19-2021, 09:41 PM

New Zealand 46/48 Fords have RHD versions of the 41 dash. The factory machine screws have a very short shank. Don't get them too long or they will dimple the trim on the outside.

fordor41 · 11-19-2021, 10:40 PM

when I bought mine at Hershey and installed them I always thought they looked odd. After looking at them I counted the raised lines. One side had 1 more line than the other. Don't ya love aftermarket!

mercman from oz · 11-19-2021, 10:48 PM

Dash on Unrestored original Australian RHD 1946 Ford Fordor Sedan my Grandfather bought brand new and is still in the family.

11-06-2021, 11:29 AM	#1
PKW181 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 85	41 Ford sedan plastic dash trim Hi All, Just bought a set of plastic trim for my 41 sedan. Anyone know how they attach to the dash, small screws, clips or ??? Many Thanks in advance.

11-06-2021, 10:38 PM	#2
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,518	Re: 41 Ford sedan plastic dash trim there are small screws into the plastic from behind the dash. I bought a set years ago and some holes in plastic did not line up with the holes in the dash, left & right. slotted the dash holes a bit. can be a pain getting screws started.

11-07-2021, 10:43 PM	#4
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,518	Re: 41 Ford sedan plastic dash trim seeing as the screws go into plastic they are like sheet metal screws ,short and small, I believe. it's been 25 yrs or so. what was in your original plastic pieces. As I remember, I used the original screws and SLOWLY worked them into the holes of the new plastic before installation. I do know it was a pain holding the screws and getting a driver on them!

11-08-2021, 10:34 PM	#6
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,518	Re: 41 Ford sedan plastic dash trim Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) ...or maybe I used loctite to hold short machine screws with heads cut off into the back and installed nuts

11-19-2021, 04:15 AM	#7
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 541	Re: 41 Ford sedan plastic dash trim I replaced the plastic trim on my 41 about 6 months back. It's a lot easier if the seat is out, but as long as you can get to both sides of the trim the install is fairly straightforward. Make sure all the holes line up before you proceed as the repop plastic casting might not be 'spot on' (mine wasn't). I also had some rework to fit around the gauge cluster (and clock if you have one). A slotted screwdriver that holds the screw captive will help this job a lot. Last edited by fortyonerag; 11-19-2021 at 04:23 AM.

11-19-2021, 06:52 PM	#8
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: 41 Ford sedan plastic dash trim 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Dash. Notice that one Dash has a Clock?

11-19-2021, 07:48 PM	#9
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: 41 Ford sedan plastic dash trim Right Hand Drive Dash in Australian 1942-1948 Fords. Ford USA decided against spending extra money to update the Dashes in Right Hand Drive models, so continued using the same design 1941 Ford Dash. The same applies for the same year Mercury.

11-19-2021, 09:41 PM	#10
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: 41 Ford sedan plastic dash trim New Zealand 46/48 Fords have RHD versions of the 41 dash. The factory machine screws have a very short shank. Don't get them too long or they will dimple the trim on the outside. __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

11-19-2021, 10:40 PM	#11
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,518	Re: 41 Ford sedan plastic dash trim when I bought mine at Hershey and installed them I always thought they looked odd. After looking at them I counted the raised lines. One side had 1 more line than the other. Don't ya love aftermarket!

11-19-2021, 10:48 PM	#12
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: 41 Ford sedan plastic dash trim Dash on Unrestored original Australian RHD 1946 Ford Fordor Sedan my Grandfather bought brand new and is still in the family.