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Old 12-10-2016, 12:51 PM   #1
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Default New late '31 instr. panel fitment

Do any of the new repro. instr. panels fit properly? I understand the bottom mach. screw holes are off.
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Old 12-10-2016, 01:25 PM   #2
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Default Re: New late '31 instr. panel fitment

I purchased one from Synders one year ago and it fit fine with a little prying on the lower mounting holes with a small drift punch.As good as an original? No,and they are chromed,not nickel plated,but I am happy with it. dennis
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Default Re: New late '31 instr. panel fitment

Just get one of Don Turley's restored originals. You won't ever find a better one, and it will fit.
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Old 12-10-2016, 02:49 PM   #4
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Default Re: New late '31 instr. panel fitment

'28-'29 panels were originally nickle-plated. '30-'31 were chromed.
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Old 12-10-2016, 03:25 PM   #5
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'28-'29 panels were originally nickle-plated. '30-'31 were chromed.
From the judging standards book:

"From mid 1930 to the end of production, the instrument panel was elongated horizontally with a ribbed pattern on the face and a round speedometer. These could be either brass or steel, finished in butler or bright nickel."
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