[Tigers] Resto question

[Allan Ballard]

I replaced the vinyl on my '64 Alpine's dash and encountered a problem 
that could apply
here.

The replacement vinyl that I used was thicker than the original vinyl, 
which caused the
cubby box bakelite surround and cubby box to fit improperly.

Specifically, the surround has prongs that extend through the vinyl and 
then through the dash behind the vinyl.

The cubby box has tabs that fit over the prongs and are then secured in 
place with press-on clips.

Thicker vinyl takes up the spare length of the prongs, leaving almost no 
room for the clips to fit.

I'd recommend keeping the original vinyl if it cleans up Ok, but if 
replaced, use very thin vinyl.

The early Tiger vinyl dash is a very cool feature that sets those Tigers 
apart, and is certainly worrth the effort to retain.

Allan Ballard
Mk1a Tiger
S IV Alpine
S I Alpine





On 6/26/12 2:20 PM, James Lindner wrote:
> Tim
>
> I also have a very early car (0033). The PO did the restoration about 
> 10 years ago and I have all the receipts for all the parts and work 
> done. From what I can tell they kept the original vinyl dash. It 
> cleaned up very nicely and had no significant shortcomings. Once a new 
> dash pad and roll were added plus the restored gauges it really looks 
> great.
>
> IMHO the vinyl dash, although certainly not as elegant as the wood 
> dash, is one of the features that sets these early cars apart...not 
> necessarily better just different...and somewhat unique.
>
> Since we can not post photos I'll send a photo of my interior to your 
> email address.
>
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message----- From: un-cole-a at juno.com
> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 1:57 PM
> To: tigers at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] Resto question
>
> Question about restoration….I have an early Tiger with the 
> Vinyl dash,
> this past weekend I was taking the gauges and other things off the 
> dash as my
> disassemble continuers, the vinyl dash cleaned up well and looks nice 
> however
> the question is     “ do I replace the vinyl, it still is 40 
> plus years
> old, or do I replace it with new". If I don’t replace it I will 
> have to
> be very careful during the restoration not to disturb it, or do I just 
> replace
> it and move on. Being one of the early cars with this dash I was 
> thinking on
> trying to save as much as possible, however does it really matter in 
> the long
> run. As always thanks for all your input TimB9470149
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