1954 color/ sheen questions

[Steve M.]

I have the judging manual.
I have Nolan Adams Book.
I have 1,000 color photos from Troy Pyles of an early 54 and a late 54.
I have researched as many photos online as I can find.


I have been blasting and re painting all the brackets and chassis parts. I am doing up a spreadsheet of all the parts and what color/ sheen things are supposed to be. There are several items I couldn't determine the proper finish based on all the research above. (And likely more to come)


So any input from experts would be appreciated. (I will post the final detailed list when done)


1) sway bar
2) rear end fill nut
3) brake drums (semi gloss/ flat black or cast gray?)
4) steering wheel and hub (gloss polo white and gloss sportsman red or flattened like dash?)
5) convertible hinge cover (solid polo white or half/ half red/white)
6) pumpkin cover bolts/ fasteners
More to come, and appreciate all help here.


Keeks

[Chris S.]

Re: 1954 color/ sheen questions

There is and should be different sheens
Why - they were painted at different times by different painters and different paint
Check Nolans book for good photos

- the frame was coated in an a tar type paint which was a lower type gloss
- The rear end was painted as an assembly
- The complete front suspension was painted as an assembly minus the sway bar end links
- Steering wheel - full gloss

[Steve M.]

Re: 1954 color/ sheen questions

Thank you sir!