is there anyone out there that does restorations on the dash components such as the instrument cluster and area around the steering column? My '68 GS400 is showing its age, and it would be great to spruce of the dash area. Not necessarily looking to buy new parts, just revitalize the old ones. Thanks!
You can try Chrometech USA. Bob does great work and priced reasonably. If I remember right he turned mine around in a month or so. He did my '71 dash with him as well as a few other interior pieces. New chrome and detail painting to spec. I was very satisfied. Here's a pic.
I'll second the recommendation for chrometech. But it seemed that mine took a few months. I think he does them in batches.
Yes, price was reasonable. Off-hand I can't remember exactly what I paid for the dash because I had him do a few other plastic pieces too. His website http://www.chrometechusa.com/automotive-interior-plastics.html gives some cost estimates. Looks like there's some dependency on the condition of your core. Give him a call. He's very responsive. All in all, well worth the price IMHO, you get it back like new and far better than I could ever do myself. Tony
Then and Now, http://thenandnowauto.com/, does them on an exchange basis. Page 12 of this document. http://thenandnowauto.com/media/parts_list/TANAPartsList.pdf
Tony, I talked to Bob from Chrometech. He called me within an hour of sending him an email. To do the dash bezel, the steering column bezel, and the heater vents would be $1,000.00. The dash bezel itself was $450.00. Looks like I will have to wait on having it redone. A little too rich for my blood right now. Already spent a fortune on just the mechanics of the car, and still need to do the interior, paint and body work. Thanks for the tip. T
Anyone tried the repro dash bezel from the Parts Place? $349 If I get no feedback I'm gonna give it a shot, and will post the findings
Someone did a year or so ago. I can't find the thread now of course. Seem to recall that a couple of the screw holes were different size than originals, but fit was good. I don't remember them updating their post with pictures after they actually installed it.
Take a look at this past thread below: Theres a thread here about it - http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.ph...he-Parts-Place Chris (V8Sky) has one, but not installed yet. We're all waiting on him to give the Go or No Go It is a new piece, I asked in their ebay auction, and its not re-chromed. I have TPP new radio bezel and its nice, fit well no issues. Very happy with it. Lets hope the dash cluster is as good. As for getting re-chromed... there's a recommendation in that thread for http://www.chrometechusa.com/ for cost...I had one done a few years ago by CV Vacuum Platers, but they are no longer in business. Cost was about $600 for the dash, column cover, convertible top switch cover and radio bezel, including shipping. It was super nice, and they did a great job.
