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std1940 · 10-09-2021, 04:25 PM

What color and method are you using to repaint the 1940 std faceplate in the instrument cluster. ( tan/ beige).
Also the brown stripes.
What is the brightest 6 volt bulbs have you found for instrument cluster?
Thanks Tom.

19Fordy · 10-09-2021, 05:07 PM

std1940

This shows that C&G Ford Parts has replacement 1940 gauge faces. Might be easier than painting them.
https://cgfordparts.com/wwwsectionfi...ml#GAUGE-FACES

DRAKE has the gauges faces for the DeLuxe. Call and see if he has them for the Standard also.
https://bobdrake.com/collections/gau...gauge-face-kit

19Fordy · 10-09-2021, 05:07 PM

I deleted a double post.

deuce_roadster · 10-09-2021, 05:26 PM

My original 46k mile instrument cluster has a cream color with a slight yellow tinge. In my album that is my 40 V8 (std) coupe there is a picture of it. All I did was clean the glass on this cluster.
Additional info: I posted in my MISC album a good picture that shows the color well.
I think the stripes are Briarwood brown like the dash.

petehoovie · 10-09-2021, 06:16 PM

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40 Standard Passenger
40 Pickup - from C&G

Ken/Alabama · 10-09-2021, 08:06 PM

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Here’s the 6 volt LED bulbs I have in my 40 Deluxe.

19Fordy · 10-09-2021, 09:26 PM

Holy Moly Ken, Those are really bright and literally cool.
Are they available in 12V?

std1940 · 10-10-2021, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

std1940

This shows that C&G Ford Parts has replacement 1940 gauge faces. Might be easier than painting them.
https://cgfordparts.com/wwwsectionfi...ml#GAUGE-FACES

DRAKE has the gauges faces for the DeLuxe. Call and see if he has them for the Standard also.
https://bobdrake.com/collections/gau...gauge-face-kit

19Fordy, This is the plate I am talking about.

19Fordy · 10-10-2021, 08:48 AM

std40: A few thoughts.

Here's a must read thread.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...3325&showall=1

Here's a formula for Briarwood Brown that looks darn close to a match.
http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcod...arwood&rows=50

On my DeLuxe plate I used rubbing compound and polishing compound for plastic
and hand rubbed the original tan plastic. Then applied car wax. The OEM plate is cellulose plastic and would look "unoriginal" if painted. For the Brown Stripes I taped off the plastic using thin line pin striping tape. "Remove the tape while paint is still sticky so that it won't leave a sharp edge or peel off with your tape. Do a test spot on the back of the plate first so as not to damage the plastic.

Also. the glass plate for the cluster is very thin and fragile so be careful removing and installing.

TJ · 10-10-2021, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by std1940

19Fordy, This is the plate I am talking about.

Take the panel to a local hobby store and see if you can find a small spray can that is close or the same as the tan/yellow color. Then look for some brown striping tape for the stripes. You might call Classic Instruments who make a gauge panel for 40's. Their background color is very close to the stock '40 and they may be able to give you the color name of what they use.

petehoovie · 10-10-2021, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

std40: A few thoughts.

Here's a must read thread.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...3325&showall=1

Here's a formula for Briarwood Brown that looks darn close to a match.
http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcod...arwood&rows=50

On my DeLuxe plate I used rubbing compound and polishing compound for plastic
and hand rubbed the original tan plastic. Then applied car wax. The OEM plate is cellulose plastic and would look "unoriginal" if painted. For the Brown Stripes I taped off the plastic using thin line pin striping tape. "Remove the tape while paint is still sticky so that it won't leave a sharp edge or peel off with your tape. Do a test spot on the back of the plate first so as not to damage the plastic.

Also. the glass plate for the cluster is very thin and fragile so be careful removing and installing.

std1940 · 10-10-2021, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

Here’s the 6 volt LED bulbs I have in my 40 Deluxe.

Ken,
Please share your source and part numbers for your 6 volt led instrument panel lights.
Thanks Tom.

Ken/Alabama · 10-11-2021, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by std1940

Ken,
Please share your source and part numbers for your 6 volt led instrument panel lights.
Thanks Tom.

Got them from Amazon.Just type in 6 volt LED bulbs , it’ll bring up several but you’ll need to scroll through to find them. Here’s the ones I bought.

JayChicago · 10-12-2021, 02:08 PM

I would suggest buying exactly what Ken shows, not one of the others you may find available. I tried a couple different 6 volt LEDs listed for instrument panels. Both were a little too long for my ‘40 standard. They hit something inside the panel before they could be fully inserted. Ken’s picture seems to show a snub-nosed, short “bulb” LED. I think I will try to get that one.

petehoovie · 10-12-2021, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by std1940

Ken,
Please share your source and part numbers for your 6 volt led instrument panel lights.
Thanks Tom.

"Got them from Amazon.Just type in 6 volt LED bulbs , it’ll bring up several but you’ll need to scroll through to find them. Here’s the ones I bought" > Ken

10-09-2021, 04:25 PM	#1
std1940 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: nh Posts: 105	Paint color for 1940 std faceplate instrument panel What color and method are you using to repaint the 1940 std faceplate in the instrument cluster. ( tan/ beige). Also the brown stripes. What is the brightest 6 volt bulbs have you found for instrument cluster? Thanks Tom. Last edited by std1940; 10-09-2021 at 04:29 PM. Reason: added ?

10-09-2021, 05:07 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,930	Re: Paint color for 1940 std faceplate instrument panel std1940 This shows that C&G Ford Parts has replacement 1940 gauge faces. Might be easier than painting them. https://cgfordparts.com/wwwsectionfi...ml#GAUGE-FACES DRAKE has the gauges faces for the DeLuxe. Call and see if he has them for the Standard also. https://bobdrake.com/collections/gau...gauge-face-kit

10-09-2021, 05:07 PM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,930	Re: Paint color for 1940 std faceplate instrument panel I deleted a double post.

10-09-2021, 05:26 PM	#4
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Paint color for 1940 std faceplate instrument panel My original 46k mile instrument cluster has a cream color with a slight yellow tinge. In my album that is my 40 V8 (std) coupe there is a picture of it. All I did was clean the glass on this cluster. Additional info: I posted in my MISC album a good picture that shows the color well. I think the stripes are Briarwood brown like the dash. Last edited by deuce_roadster; 10-09-2021 at 05:47 PM.

10-09-2021, 06:16 PM	#5
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10-09-2021, 09:26 PM	#7
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,930	Re: Paint color for 1940 std faceplate instrument panel Holy Moly Ken, Those are really bright and literally cool. Are they available in 12V?

10-12-2021, 02:08 PM	#14
JayChicago Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 730	Re: Paint color for 1940 std faceplate instrument panel I would suggest buying exactly what Ken shows, not one of the others you may find available. I tried a couple different 6 volt LEDs listed for instrument panels. Both were a little too long for my ‘40 standard. They hit something inside the panel before they could be fully inserted. Ken’s picture seems to show a snub-nosed, short “bulb” LED. I think I will try to get that one.