[leeklm]

fixing up my dash, and have the new aluminum backed walnut insert. Although the finish looks a little on the light side, it is supposed to be "correct" so says the literature.

The instructions say to use a "sealer", but what is best? I was thinking of something like Spar Urethane in satin, which puts a nice looking finish on my house window trim and holds up to sunlight, etc. But will that be too much shine for the dash?

In an earlier thread, I see people are using "special walnut" stain for their steering wheels and unstained dash inserts. Again, what type of sealer or urethane could be used on the steering wheel?

By the way, the SEM Landau Black looks really good on the plastic dash. I used the SEM plastic primer first, which adheres well to the plastic. I am ready to try my $50 can of Killer Chrome next. Keeping my fingers crossed!

[arbys]

Let us know how that "Killer Chrome" works out. I like to use polyurethane on my woodworking projects with a satin finish. When I redo my dash insert again, this time with the aluminum backing, I believe that I would use the Min-wax satin urethane.

[1966geeto]

Prev post I used satin poly in the spray can on both the dash and wheel fine steel wool in-between coats and then finish off with minwax.

[GT182]

I've seen the Killer Chrome on Old Goat 67's GTO. For what it is it looks pretty good. Yes you can tell the difference, but it's not all that bad.

[leeklm]

Considering I have spent $100 on sem paint and killer chrome, I am thinking the $350 new repro dash is looking better every minute... of course I will have extra paint for the next project.

[GT182]

The only repo dashboard made is the 67.... no 66 repos made that I know of. The 66 dash pad will not work with a 67 dash.... they are different. You'd be better off finding a restored or a rechromed 66 dashboard. Or better yet, restoring your original.

[Peter Serio]

Brand new reproduction plastic dash bezels are now available for both '64-5 and '66. They all come pre-painted as if you have either an all black interior or a car with parchment interior. (The car's with white seats all had black dashes and black carpet.) If you have a red, blue, gold or aqua interior then you would have to paint the bezel to match.

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by Peter Serio

Brand new reproduction plastic dash bezels are now available for both '64-5 and '66. They all come pre-painted as if you have either an all black interior or a car with parchment interior. (The car's with white seats all had black dashes and black carpet.) If you have a red, blue, gold or aqua interior then you would have to paint the bezel to match.

Who's selling the bezel?

[GT182]

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66

Who's selling the bezel?

Xs 2. Us 66ers need to know so the info can be passed on.

[1966geeto]

This is a repo dash from the Parts place pd 349 for it make sure to check the a/c cutout if you have a/c it has a template stamped in the back but mine was off almost a 16th of an inch overall fit was very good I think Ames is selling them now. I used the Parts place wood veneer with the aluminum backer and re stained it with special walnut and 3 coats of spray poly and then wax same with the wheel someday I hope to get a real wood wheel but for now this will do this is also the rally set fro PY very happy with the finished product.

[leeklm]

I like the look of Geeto's walnut insert, but is it a little darker than what was shipped from Pontiac? I do not have a concurs car, but try to keep things relatively close unless I have a strong personal like in another direction...

Here is a snapshot of my Killer Chrome job. I also bought the chrome trim rings which I set in place just for the picture. The killer chrome is decent, but not as good as some pictures I have seen. I may have put it down a little heavier than I should have. It will look good once all the stuff is back together.

With that said, I am now thinking if I could sell my current bezel for what I have into it ($100 in paint product), I may spend the $350 for a new bezel. Let me know if anyone is interested! For $100, this one is a great driver quality bezel.

[arbys]

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66

Who's selling the bezel?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/350568489911?lpid=82

[SR-71]

I always thought the walnut veneer had a stain on it and then a shellac. The ones I remember from back in the day had a gloss to them if I recall correctly.

[GT182]

Yeah, but more of a semi-gloss. At least it was like that in my 1st 66 GTO, that was only 4 years old when I bought it. The original in one I have now is on the low semi-glossy side... not the greatest of shape but still useable.

[arbys]

That looks real good and I like the trim rings. I don't think that there is ever a way where the spray will ever look like or wear like the factory type chrome (vacuum plating).

[geeteeohguy]

leeklm, that looks better than most dashes, IMO. Well done!!

[Old Blue 66]

That looks fantastic!

[leeklm]

Thanks for the comments, I am happy with the end result. I had the tach and temp gauge repaired as well. It will be nice to eliminate the aftermarket gauges from hanging under the dash.

[arbys]

How did the aluminum backed walnut work out and where did you purchase it? I've got to get some soon. Also do have some close-up shot of your dash showing the killer chrome?

[leeklm]

bought the aluminum backed walnut at ames. very minor sanding around one pod to get it fitted perfect.

Here are a couple of close up shots... edit, just one shot as the other pics keep throwing an error when loading.