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Slotblog · 04-04-2015, 09:20 PM

Was wondering if there's a table of interior colors vs exterior colors for Model As. Can't recall having seen one...

Second part of the question is whether the same interior color was always fitted with each exterior color or were there variations.

TIA for any help and/or advice.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 04-04-2015, 09:30 PM

Yes, the 'Judging Stds.' book has both tables that you are seeking however it does not have color chips. For paint, you will need to view the Paint & Refinish Guide offered by MAFCA. As for the second portion, the trim schemes were pretty much the same for every color scheme during a specific timeframe with just a few exception. This is also addressed in the 'Standards'.

Marco Tahtaras · 04-04-2015, 10:11 PM

Brent said it right but maybe I can add some clarity. Most models had only one interior trim scheme available and any given time. That means they may have had more than one in a given year but one superseded the other at a given time. That time would have a little overlap due to so many branches around the country.

It was not uncommon for Tudors to have two interior options during some periods. Deluxe closed models such as Town Sedans generally had 2-3 options at any given time.

Never was the interior trim scheme associated with any specific exterior color. For example it was not uncommon for a brown toned Town Sedan to be built with a green mohair interior or a green toned Town Sedan to built with a brown mohair interior.

Slotblog · 04-05-2015, 01:50 AM

Marco,

That helps a lot. Thank you.

Can you tell me what interior color a late (May 1930) Standard Tudor would most likely had had?

Mitch//pa · 04-05-2015, 03:46 AM

my 2 cents is it would be "gray check"
but lets see what marco says

Mike V. Florida · 04-05-2015, 04:58 AM

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1930 -31 tudor adopted April 1930 dropped July 1931 gray check
Seats - Gray Check
Seat backs, sides, doors quarters, back, Roof Rail, header - plain gray cloth
Headliner - Gray napped cotton
Windlace, trim welt - Gray woven cloth
Cowl, seat bottom - Two-tone gray dash grain cardboard
Window Curtain - Gray cloth
Window cord - Gray braded cord

Slotblog · 04-05-2015, 10:44 AM

Thank you, gentlemen!

Charles Coe · 04-05-2015, 04:32 PM

Looking at the RS & JG it appears to me that it could also have blue hairline stripe cloth. I don't see a drop date for it which I would interpret that it was used throughout 1930. Marco may know if that's correct or not.

04-04-2015, 09:20 PM	#1
Slotblog Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 242	Exterior vs interior colors Was wondering if there's a table of interior colors vs exterior colors for Model As. Can't recall having seen one... Second part of the question is whether the same interior color was always fitted with each exterior color or were there variations. TIA for any help and/or advice.

04-04-2015, 09:30 PM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,520	Re: Exterior vs interior colors Yes, the 'Judging Stds.' book has both tables that you are seeking however it does not have color chips. For paint, you will need to view the Paint & Refinish Guide offered by MAFCA. As for the second portion, the trim schemes were pretty much the same for every color scheme during a specific timeframe with just a few exception. This is also addressed in the 'Standards'. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

04-04-2015, 10:11 PM	#3
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: Exterior vs interior colors Brent said it right but maybe I can add some clarity. Most models had only one interior trim scheme available and any given time. That means they may have had more than one in a given year but one superseded the other at a given time. That time would have a little overlap due to so many branches around the country. It was not uncommon for Tudors to have two interior options during some periods. Deluxe closed models such as Town Sedans generally had 2-3 options at any given time. Never was the interior trim scheme associated with any specific exterior color. For example it was not uncommon for a brown toned Town Sedan to be built with a green mohair interior or a green toned Town Sedan to built with a brown mohair interior. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

04-05-2015, 01:50 AM	#4
Slotblog Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 242	Re: Exterior vs interior colors Marco, That helps a lot. Thank you. Can you tell me what interior color a late (May 1930) Standard Tudor would most likely had had?

04-05-2015, 03:46 AM	#5
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Exterior vs interior colors my 2 cents is it would be "gray check" but lets see what marco says

04-05-2015, 04:58 AM	#6
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Exterior vs interior colors Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Atta Boy Mitch! 1930 -31 tudor adopted April 1930 dropped July 1931 gray check Seats - Gray Check Seat backs, sides, doors quarters, back, Roof Rail, header - plain gray cloth Headliner - Gray napped cotton Windlace, trim welt - Gray woven cloth Cowl, seat bottom - Two-tone gray dash grain cardboard Window Curtain - Gray cloth Window cord - Gray braded cord __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

04-05-2015, 10:44 AM	#7
Slotblog Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 242	Re: Exterior vs interior colors Thank you, gentlemen!

04-05-2015, 04:32 PM	#8
Charles Coe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pace, FL near Pensacola Posts: 374	Re: Exterior vs interior colors Looking at the RS & JG it appears to me that it could also have blue hairline stripe cloth. I don't see a drop date for it which I would interpret that it was used throughout 1930. Marco may know if that's correct or not.