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36coupe · 11-04-2012, 09:25 AM

Are 35 and 36 waterfall dashes different?
Are they interchangeable?

Are the dashes themselves the same?
Thanks
Lindsay

JM 35 Sedan · 11-04-2012, 10:07 AM

Depending on which models of those two years you are talking about....the bare dashes (for say the closed cars) would be the same but waterfalls would be different for '35 vs. '36. I have three standard model '35's that did not get a waterfall as they came off the assembly line (tudor sedan, fordor sedan and 5w coupe). I could put pictures up of '35 and '36 closed car waterfalls if you need to see the difference or you could look in the EFV8C/A 1935-36 Ford Book.

ken ct · 11-04-2012, 10:09 AM

35+36 will interchange but are not same. roadster and cabrolet have NO crank hole. ken ct.

DavidG · 11-04-2012, 10:43 AM

'35-'36 phaetons and roadsters have no 'waterfalls'; only cars with roll-up windows have them.

deuce lover · 11-04-2012, 10:44 AM

Roadsters and phaeton do not have the waterfall.

Mike in AZ · 11-04-2012, 03:06 PM

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i saw a late '36 dash today....i think....had a raised area around the crank hole.....figured it was late as pictured in the '35-'36 book, which shows the late dash as having a chrome ring around that hole and 2 "narrow stainless strips on either side of the center ash receptacle hole".....so now waterfall on that dash....Mike

Don Rogers · 11-04-2012, 03:17 PM

Lindsay, Here is a comparison of the 35 and 36 waterfall. It also shows the difference between closed car waterfalls and Cabriolet, Woodie & Conv. Sedan waterfalls.

Hope this helps

36coupe · 11-04-2012, 03:34 PM

Okay, thanks. Now I see the difference. Being that I have 36 5 window I will need one with the crank hole.
Thanks for the replies.
Lindsay

36coupe · 11-04-2012, 03:34 PM

Okay, thanks. Now I see the difference. Being that I have 36 5 window I will need one with the crank hole.
Thanks for the replies.
Lindsay

Rusk · 11-05-2012, 12:40 PM

A question on this topic......I've seen the waterfalls painted between the ribs and chromed (or polished stainless?). How did they come from the factory?

FL&WVMIKE · 11-05-2012, 03:06 PM

Here is a photo of an original, with original paint, Waterfall used on Cabriolets, Convertible Sedans and Station Wagons for 1935.
MIKE
CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE - Twice.

36coupe · 11-05-2012, 03:39 PM

I guess that would mean there are 4 different types.

blucar · 11-06-2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusk

A question on this topic......I've seen the waterfalls painted between the ribs and chromed (or polished stainless?). How did they come from the factory?

The original waterfalls were always painted with just the raised ribs being chrome..
As time went bye, many people removed the paint, exposing the chrome..

blucar · 11-06-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 36coupe

I guess that would mean there are 4 different types.

No, just three... '35 -'36 and the open car variation..
Of course the painted portion varied depending on the variations in dash paint colors...

FL&WVMIKE · 11-06-2012, 12:05 PM

blucar .....................
Wouldn't there be four ?
1. You have 1935 NO crank hole.
2. You have 1935 with crank hole.
3. you have 1936 NO crank hole.
4. You have 1936 with crank hole.
MIKE

Django · 11-06-2012, 05:00 PM

Aren't the cabriolet waterfalls a little deeper too, besides not having a crank hole?

11-04-2012, 09:25 AM	#1
36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eastcoast Posts: 863	35 & 36 waterfall dashes Are 35 and 36 waterfall dashes different? Are they interchangeable? Are the dashes themselves the same? Thanks Lindsay

11-04-2012, 10:07 AM	#2
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 35 & 36 waterfall dashes Depending on which models of those two years you are talking about....the bare dashes (for say the closed cars) would be the same but waterfalls would be different for '35 vs. '36. I have three standard model '35's that did not get a waterfall as they came off the assembly line (tudor sedan, fordor sedan and 5w coupe). I could put pictures up of '35 and '36 closed car waterfalls if you need to see the difference or you could look in the EFV8C/A 1935-36 Ford Book. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 11-04-2012 at 12:32 PM.

11-04-2012, 10:09 AM	#3
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: 35 & 36 waterfall dashes 35+36 will interchange but are not same. roadster and cabrolet have NO crank hole. ken ct.

11-04-2012, 10:43 AM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 35 & 36 waterfall dashes '35-'36 phaetons and roadsters have no 'waterfalls'; only cars with roll-up windows have them.

11-04-2012, 10:44 AM	#5
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,306	Re: 35 & 36 waterfall dashes Roadsters and phaeton do not have the waterfall.

11-04-2012, 03:06 PM	#6
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: 35 & 36 waterfall dashes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) i saw a late '36 dash today....i think....had a raised area around the crank hole.....figured it was late as pictured in the '35-'36 book, which shows the late dash as having a chrome ring around that hole and 2 "narrow stainless strips on either side of the center ash receptacle hole".....so now waterfall on that dash....Mike

11-04-2012, 03:34 PM	#8
36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eastcoast Posts: 863	Re: 35 & 36 waterfall dashes Okay, thanks. Now I see the difference. Being that I have 36 5 window I will need one with the crank hole. Thanks for the replies. Lindsay

11-05-2012, 12:40 PM	#10
Rusk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 172	Re: 35 & 36 waterfall dashes A question on this topic......I've seen the waterfalls painted between the ribs and chromed (or polished stainless?). How did they come from the factory?

11-05-2012, 03:39 PM	#12
36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eastcoast Posts: 863	Re: 35 & 36 waterfall dashes I guess that would mean there are 4 different types.

11-06-2012, 12:05 PM	#15
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: 35 & 36 waterfall dashes blucar ..................... Wouldn't there be four ? 1. You have 1935 NO crank hole. 2. You have 1935 with crank hole. 3. you have 1936 NO crank hole. 4. You have 1936 with crank hole. MIKE

11-06-2012, 05:00 PM	#16
Django Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 590	Re: 35 & 36 waterfall dashes Aren't the cabriolet waterfalls a little deeper too, besides not having a crank hole? __________________ Obsessed with all things 1936 Ford since birth... thanks Dad.