Mark Clark wrote:
>
> On Tue, 12 Aug 1997, Leif Johnston wrote:
>
> > Actually I just finshed some work on my dash and it was originally white
> > painted metal with a burgundy vinyl around the trim area. I beleive
> > that at least the color was original the vinyl seems just to wierd.
> > Anywasy I painted the metal flat balck since I am restoring the wood
> > dash that was in place when I bought it.
>
> Sounds like your car had fun in the 1970s - too bad it can't talk.
>
> > Is white the under wood color?
>
> I suppose so - the wood dash was an option, from what I understand,
> though exactly when it was first offered I'm not sure. If you look at
> photos of early cars, the dash is plain metal painted white - no wood in
> sight. Wood can look very nice - I've seen cars with it and with the
> finish done right it really upgrades the car. Just don't make it too
> shiny - the glare is distracting (an advantage for painting the dash
> flat black).
>
> ______________________________
> Dr. Mark Clark
> Oregon Institute of Technology
If they could only talk ;-0
Yes the wood is beautiful and I am generally against gloss.
Thanks
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Leif Johnston
'62 TR4 - CT3729L (maybe a daily driver one day??)
Fredericksburg, VA
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