1979 Hurst Olds Cutlass
Gene, I think I found what I need on ebay, it's on its way from Washington State.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/326803294438
Not exactly sure how it fits in there but I think I can figure it out once it gets here.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/326803294438
Not exactly sure how it fits in there but I think I can figure it out once it gets here.
It attaches from the back of the gage surround pad. Meaning that goes and bolts in behind the pad and becomes part of the pad assembly. It'll be obvious once you start putting it together.
These, along with most of the console/dash trim was hot stamped chrome. The only thing I've found to economically emulate the hot stamp chrome on these components is Molotow Chrome paint pens. You can get them at Amazon or hobby stores. If done correctly, you get a high gloss mirror-like finish better than most others that like to leave it with more of a satin silver finish. Comes in 1, 2 and 4 mm sizes. NOT great for mass coverage. But for the edges of radio or gage bezels like this, they do very well. You'd likely need to get an air brush for larger area coverage, although the refills are large enough for something of that sort. They are a dribble pen, i.e. the longer you stay still, the more paint dribbles out. So you use it just like a pen, you have to keep it moving, not too fast or too slow. Takes a bit of practice. The key is NOT to clear coat it. When you do that, it muddles the shiny effect.
There's a bunch of wannabes out there, but Molotow brand has a big "M" on the pen. You can't miss it.
It ain't super cheap, but it's the best I've seen so far.
These, along with most of the console/dash trim was hot stamped chrome. The only thing I've found to economically emulate the hot stamp chrome on these components is Molotow Chrome paint pens. You can get them at Amazon or hobby stores. If done correctly, you get a high gloss mirror-like finish better than most others that like to leave it with more of a satin silver finish. Comes in 1, 2 and 4 mm sizes. NOT great for mass coverage. But for the edges of radio or gage bezels like this, they do very well. You'd likely need to get an air brush for larger area coverage, although the refills are large enough for something of that sort. They are a dribble pen, i.e. the longer you stay still, the more paint dribbles out. So you use it just like a pen, you have to keep it moving, not too fast or too slow. Takes a bit of practice. The key is NOT to clear coat it. When you do that, it muddles the shiny effect.
There's a bunch of wannabes out there, but Molotow brand has a big "M" on the pen. You can't miss it.
It ain't super cheap, but it's the best I've seen so far.
69HO43 has the better idea, I've got one of those Molotow liquid chrome mirror effect pens but have not had the occasion to use it yet. I've found its best to apply starting from off the piece and do one full sweep without stopping for each of the 4 edges, or a puddle will be left.
Dash cover in...this should not have taken this long but...if anybody is doing this job don't use old vinyl cleaner on the overlay to prep it for adhesive. Made mine crack in spots! Hopefully I've stopped that with plastic weld but we'll see once we get this thing rolling.
Removed the passenger seat, that's next on the list, has a broken spring or something under the seat cover that is about ready to poke through the fabric.
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