How Were They Painted?

[Brad in Germany]

I think the following document will answer most of your questions.

It is an extract from the 3 July 1930 issue of American Machinist (pages 3-7) titled "Finish and Trim of FORD BODIES" by Herbert Chase (Associate Editor) and describes, in detail, the painting process of Model A bodies, fenders, and other parts, along with a detailed description of the Ford paint handling process as well:






If any of the above pages are too small to read, just click on the respective attached file below to download it as a PDF file.

Brad in Maryland

[rrich1]

Originally Posted by Brad in Germany

I think the following document will answer most of your questions.

It is an extract from the 3 July 1930 issue of American Machinist (pages 3-7) titled "Finish and Trim of FORD BODIES" by Herbert Chase (Associate Editor) and describes, in detail, the painting process of Model A bodies, fenders, and other parts, along with a detailed description of the Ford paint handling process as well:






If any of the above pages are too small to read, just click on the respective attached file below to download it as a PDF file.

Brad in Maryland

Very cool. Ill be saving these. thanks.

[Slotblog]

Excellent, Brad!

Can you post the follow-up article mentioned in the very last paragraph?