looking for new 77 dash
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Drifting
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From: Round Rock, Texas, USA Texas
looking for new 77 dash
Greetings all -- I'm finally going to bite the bullet and drop my '77 off for a new heater core (not leaking, but want new) - and a total a/c redo.
I've got new '79-'82 seats and new door panels and most plastic pieces to change interior color to black.
First question is where to find lower dash pads - Ecklers is asking just over $250.00 per side (ouch)
Gary at Gruhala is checking on some good used ones. Any ideas or where I got mine stories out there?
thanks in advance
Second question is on the upper dash caps -- looks like they are glued over the existing -- do they work? look good?
I've got new '79-'82 seats and new door panels and most plastic pieces to change interior color to black.
First question is where to find lower dash pads - Ecklers is asking just over $250.00 per side (ouch)
Gary at Gruhala is checking on some good used ones. Any ideas or where I got mine stories out there?
thanks in advance
Second question is on the upper dash caps -- looks like they are glued over the existing -- do they work? look good?
Drifting
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From: Boxford Mass
Have you considered dying yours? My interior was originally tan and now its black. Works fine if the pads are in good condition to start.
The one piece I would buy new is the upper dash. Any imperfections there are very noticeable. Mine was recovered by a previous owner and it didn't look good. I went with a new one and am quite happy with that route.
The one piece I would buy new is the upper dash. Any imperfections there are very noticeable. Mine was recovered by a previous owner and it didn't look good. I went with a new one and am quite happy with that route.
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Drifting
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From: Round Rock, Texas, USA Texas
I dropped by the Corvette shop to get on their schedule -- looks like I'll be dropping the '77 off next week -- for AC switchover (I'm guessing to new style freon) and a heater core -- they talked me into letting them check the old heater core and if no leaks keeping it -- they are also going to check the AC condesor and it or the heater core is bad we will be replacing both --- if that's the case I will probably do the dye thing rather than spend even more money.
Whats the best brand of dye (or is it vinyl paint) pray on I assume?
Whats the best brand of dye (or is it vinyl paint) pray on I assume?
Drifting
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From: 2010 C6 Grand Sport Convertible
Regarding your interior dye(spray) job, Likewise, clean the areas to be painted REALLY good. I mean 3-4 times with a degreaser. I used a product called "Whamo" found in an auto paint store. The stuff is cheap $ 6.00 per gallon and you'll have to cut it at least 70\30. Allow a few hours to dry the foam behind the dash and such and try to use compressed air to dry the soon-to-be-dyed areas. This will blow all the oils off instead of allowing the parts to air dry where oils recead back onto the surface. (Kinda like being able to blow the oils off a roadway after a rainstorm). The BEST application of the dye is with a detail paint gun. If you want OEM quality DO NOT use the aerosol spray cans. It will be tough to cover universaly and run the risk of overspray. Pick a dry day AND use universal paint retarder to slow the drying process so the lacquer gets a chance to "bite" in before drying. Remember, take your time, do all peices at once for convenience and good luck!
Mike
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Originally Posted by rrent
I've got new '79-'82 seats and new door panels and most plastic pieces to change interior color to black.
