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FrankWest · 09-28-2013, 01:35 PM

What is the best protection for under a 1933 ford. Paint, Undercoating??
I assume they did not use anything originally. What is used today to protect from rust, etc??

Kurt in NJ · 09-28-2013, 04:12 PM

What condition is it in now?

What appearance do you want it to present?

Are you planning on keeping it outside ----or salted road winter driving?

Originally it was most all painted --

ford38v8 · 09-28-2013, 04:33 PM

The best protection is paint, as was original. Undercoating was not available until much later, is hard to remove, and may provide opportunity for rust to develop in poorly protected areas.

Dale Fairfax · 09-28-2013, 04:35 PM

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If you've seen any of the old photos/movies of the Ford assembly operations, you'd have seen where EVERYTHING that went into the chassis was painted. I believe the bottom of the body may have been primed only.

09-28-2013, 01:35 PM	#1
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,005	Protection under car What is the best protection for under a 1933 ford. Paint, Undercoating?? I assume they did not use anything originally. What is used today to protect from rust, etc??

09-28-2013, 04:12 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Protection under car What condition is it in now? What appearance do you want it to present? Are you planning on keeping it outside ----or salted road winter driving? Originally it was most all painted --

09-28-2013, 04:33 PM	#3
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,644	Re: Protection under car The best protection is paint, as was original. Undercoating was not available until much later, is hard to remove, and may provide opportunity for rust to develop in poorly protected areas. __________________ Alan

09-28-2013, 04:35 PM	#4
Dale Fairfax Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 250	Re: Protection under car Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you've seen any of the old photos/movies of the Ford assembly operations, you'd have seen where EVERYTHING that went into the chassis was painted. I believe the bottom of the body may have been primed only.