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05-03-2014, 10:18 PM
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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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05-04-2014, 01:59 AM
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Re: Dash Carrier Assembly
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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05-04-2014, 03:44 AM
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Re: Dash Carrier Assembly
Fred is correct. They do very nice work. Expect to spend much more than the method you first suggested.
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05-04-2014, 04:42 PM
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Re: Dash Carrier Assembly
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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05-04-2014, 10:21 PM
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Re: Dash Carrier Assembly
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I currently own a 1969 Camaro SS350. Although the original drivetrain is long gone, this 4/speed car has a March '69 HC coded block with #041 heads. The transmission is an M20 Muncie #660 case and the rearend is a BS coded 12 bolt posi. Built in Van Nuys.
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05-05-2014, 04:03 AM
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Re: Dash Carrier Assembly
I recall a thread a few years ago discussing silver options in detail.
Paint pens, silver foil, etc
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05-05-2014, 03:12 PM
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Re: Dash Carrier Assembly
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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05-05-2014, 03:14 PM
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Re: Dash Carrier Assembly
oops...not plastic chrome painted..BUT Fully chrome plated ....then you paint as desired the dash assembly.....
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05-05-2014, 08:17 PM
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Re: Dash Carrier Assembly
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.
[email protected]
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05-05-2014, 09:16 PM
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Re: Dash Carrier Assembly
Eddie. Some restoration guys use Mylar Tape. Heat applied
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