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Flying the Colors => Farmall => Topic started by: Ron Cook on May 23, 2010, 09:40:04 AM

Title: Farmall 340
Post by: Ron Cook on May 23, 2010, 09:40:04 AM

I have the instrument panel exposed to replace instruments.  I was thinking I may as well take the thing clear apart and paint it while I am at it.  Would someone tell me what color it is supposed to be?  It looks like charcoal originally.  Now it is mostly rust colored.

Title: Farmall 340
Post by: Charlie V on May 23, 2010, 08:48:41 PM

Hi Ron,

On my 340U, the panel is black.  I do not know if that is original, or if it was repainted long before I owned it.  ???  Not much help, I guess.

Charlie V.

Title: Farmall 340
Post by: Charlie V on May 23, 2010, 09:41:40 PM

I borrowed a picture from Mike's photo sight of his 340 which I will link below.  It looks like his is pretty much the charcoal gray you describe.

Charlie V.

(http://images9.fotki.com/v1603/photos/9/1608999/8358118/34065bvi-vi.jpg)

Title: Farmall 340
Post by: Ron Cook on May 24, 2010, 10:32:55 PM

Thanks, Charlie.  I think I will go with a flat charcoal if I can find something that suits me.  I still need to pull the steering wheel to get the panel off.  Not much time getting devoted to this tractor right now.

Ron