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Talk to Mark at http://buickgn.com/ They did a console plate for me when I installed a quarterstick. All he needed was a full scale template. Something like this, send him another plate with the numbers where you want them
Yeah, it looks like I will have to fabricate it or have it custom made/engraved. Thanks, all, for suggestions, and I'll try 3x2's Buick website and search others for recommendations. While I'm at it, I'll check for a custom data console plate, too. The blanks sold by Zip don't have the 4 equal blocks used in the 1969 design.
Very interesting process...worth looking into this.
But I can simply walk over to my blast cabinet and have it frosted in under a minute. Which is why I mentioned it.
DUB
Agreed, and I have done this many times and it came out just fine however I find that the etching gives a lot better definition to the part which is why I suggested it. I have all of those things sitting around my house (but I am something of a mad scientist). If they were not readily available I would absolutely be comfortable just blasting it as you suggested.
I just get my geek on with all science-y type stuff =)
Last edited by PainfullySlow; Dec 27, 2017 at 10:15 PM.
Agreed, and I have done this many times and it came out just fine however I find that the etching gives a lot better definition to the part which is why I suggested it. I have all of those things sitting around my house (but I am something of a mad scientist). If they were not readily available I would absolutely be comfortable just blasting it as you suggested.
I just get my geek on with all science-y type stuff =)
YEAH...I also get into the 'geeky' science-y stuff.
I appreciate you passing along the process. I do like it and the effect that is provides. I did not want you to think I was dismissing it in any way.
Working on some Corvettes that are rather special builds...having this option in my 'tool belt' is good for my customers. Just another option for them to consider.
Custom Shifter Plate
YEAH...I also get into the 'geeky' science-y stuff.
