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09-23-2005, 07:46 PM
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Re: Time capsule 410 miles..wow
Would the HD side post battery have been correct for this car?
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09-23-2005, 07:57 PM
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Re: Time capsule 410 miles..wow
Yes,the Delco Side terminal R89 was the standard in 72.
My Very first Car was a Pewter Silver w/blk gut 72 SS like this one.Same options and all.Sold new from Fencl-Tufo Chevrolet in Beautiful Glendale Heights. I still have it's Buildsheet & Pix. I need a tissue...
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#3
09-23-2005, 07:58 PM
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Re: Time capsule 410 miles..wow
Shouldn't the trim around the instruments be chrome? I have sold a few of the repop dashes and all of them have the silver painted trim. This one looks like a repop.
I just looked at an original dash and it's chrome trimmed. Rick H.
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09-23-2005, 08:05 PM
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Re: Time capsule 410 miles..wow
The dash trim was originally Vacuum Aluminized metal,and only a few mils thin.
Driveway mechanics use Testors today.
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#5
09-23-2005, 08:19 PM
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Re: Time capsule 410 miles..wow
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The dash trim was originally Vacuum Aluminized metal,and only a few mils thin. Driveway mechanics use Testors today. [/ QUOTE ] Ok, it still looks wrong. Rick H.
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#6
09-23-2005, 10:37 PM
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Re: Time capsule 410 miles..wow
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The dash trim was originally Vacuum Aluminized metal,and only a few mils thin. Driveway mechanics use Testors today. [/ QUOTE ] I have a new dash for my '70 and have inquired to plastic chromers to see if they could do mine and I keep hearing no so I guess it's the Testors method for me too... 
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#7
09-23-2005, 10:40 PM
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Re: Time capsule 410 miles..wow
There are folks that vacuum metalize....I can't remember the names offhand but I'm sure someone will pipe in...
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#8
09-23-2005, 11:37 PM
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Re: Time capsule 410 miles..wow
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There are folks that vacuum metalize....I can't remember the names offhand but I'm sure someone will pipe in... [/ QUOTE ] I'd sure like to know because I do wnat that original,chrome look.I've seen others do it so I know it's possible... 
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#9
09-24-2005, 05:47 AM
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Re: Time capsule 410 miles..wow
One source for the vacuum plating would be..
www.cvvacuumplaters.com There are other sources for "general" dash restoration. Just Dashes would be one of several. It would be my belief that the 4 smaller gauges surrounding the speedometer (turn signals, emerg. brake light, etc.) should not have the vacuum plating for the 70-72 Chevelle SS. Another questonable element for this 410 mile car.
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