Next was the dashboard. I stripped it down and removed the trim strips. I used a blaster and cleaned it up. To paint it, i used rattle cans of hammertone style paint. I like how it looks with the textured surface. I think the color is pretty close to what was original, but I didn't check super close, mainly I liked the color. Once it was dry, I did a bit of test fitting to make sure I understood how it would be installed. I also wanted to see it in comparison to the other trim pieces so I didn't get the installation order wrong. I'd hate to get a ways into the install with all the wiring in place, then have to remove it again because another piece of trim had to go underneath a corner or something.
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Dash_Original.jpg (283.63 KB, 140 downloads)
Rusty dash with old paint remnants
Dash_test_fit.jpg (215.31 KB, 142 downloads)
Dash test fit
Dash_test_fit2.jpg (230.19 KB, 141 downloads)
Test fit straight on view
Glovebox.jpg (236.02 KB, 140 downloads)
Glove box door installed


1947 First Series Chevy 2 ton COE
2005 - It started in the Gallery
2023 - Follow the restoration in my Project Journal
1962 IH Scout 80
1982 Chevy Caprice Classic