Dash Carrier Assembly
 

I'm restoring a 69Z and am working on the dash carrier assembly. Refinishing this im a little confused as to what to do?

Refinish the black and paint the highlited areas silver - or send it out and have it rechromed?

What seems to be the current practice when doing a restoration?

Also - who does the rechroming?? Cost??

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If i remember correctly Mike Mancini's American Muscle Car Restorations (site sponsor) did the restoration on the dash for my COPO Camaro...turned out nice.

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Fred is correct. They do very nice work. Expect to spend much more than the method you first suggested.

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Who does the actual chrome work for the edges on the dash carrier?

I have not seen anyone really advertise this service?

I have mine all tore apart - and ready to paint it - just stuck on going the chrome route vs the silver paint?

anyone else?

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Try Jim Brady over at http://www.supersportsales.net/

Phone #302-420-4743

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I recall a thread a few years ago discussing silver options in detail.
Paint pens, silver foil, etc

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Eddie, From what I understand the whole dash would be plastic chrome painted then you'll have to paint what you don't want chrome. Some strong household chemicals when applied properly "Deletes the un-wanted chrome" There are many plastic chromers out there. The best place to find them is eBay....under plastic scale models...automotive....search for chromers, re-chrome , chrome shops. I sent some stuff out west,I believe Ca. a few years ago, can't find there info though.
Tom Martin
By the way , my 69 Z is coming along nicely.....I posted some pics on site about a few diff Day Two subjects and Info on a MOROSO B-M glass hood I have.
again thanks for your help

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oops...not plastic chrome painted..BUT Fully chrome plated ....then you paint as desired the dash assembly.....

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I just sent my '69 Nova dash assembly (the speedo, gas gauge cluster and housing) to Instrument Specialities. They redid everything, rechromed, calibrated, painted, fixed broken threads, etc. for around $1100.

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Eddie. Some restoration guys use Mylar Tape. Heat applied

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The whole dash was not chromed, just the highlights.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: enio45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Who does the actual chrome work for the edges on the dash carrier?

I have not seen anyone really advertise this service?

I have mine all tore apart - and ready to paint it - just stuck on going the chrome route vs the silver paint?

anyone else? </div></div>

Instrument specialties( American muscle car restorations) in RI does outsatanding dash chrome!!! Just got a 71 chevelle dash back from them and it is beautiful!! Pricey..but very very nice.

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thanks for all the response guys, I have plenty to go on from here....let me contact a few of the recommendations and decide the path to go on.

Kurt - not sure I am following your post - - is there someone you used that did just the highlites?

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-11594-001.jpg

Here's my Nova dash that just came back from Instrument Specialties. They did a beautiful job.

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Eddie,
The 69 Camaro (and Nova) cluster only had the chrome highlights. The whole cluster was not chromed and then painted.

Paul,
Looks nice. What did that cost?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kurt S</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Eddie,
The 69 Camaro (and Nova) cluster only had the chrome highlights. The whole cluster was not chromed and then painted.

Paul,
Looks nice. What did that cost?
</div></div> Ditto, what was the cost?

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heres the 71 dash I had done..real nice https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-img_2482.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-img_2483.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-img_2484.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-img_2485.jpg

total cost around 1200.00 new radio holes, fixed broken studs etc.

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real nice looking!!

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Strip, chrome, detail paint bezel: $425
Repair 2 broken mounting pins in rear: $70
Clean, test, detail switches x 2: $60
Rebuild and Restore heater control: $199
CLUSTER:
Restore case $20
Acid clean and test printed circuit $35
Buff and polish lens $75
Solvent clean, fuel, speedo, blank and PRNDL dials $28
Paint pointers $21
Recalibrate fuel gauge $55
Rebuild and calibrate speedo $125
Provide missing buld holders x 2 = $10
Bulbs x 14 = $14.40

TOTAL $1137.40

A lot of money, but I'm going all out to make this car as well restored as I can.