Re: [Chevelle-list] I'm baaaaccckkk...
Personnally if I had an original I'd use it over the repop and especially if you want to go original in the future. Either refinish it yourself (I've seen several excellent home resto's) or use the $300 cost of the repop dash panel towards having your spare original professionally done. I've read of several issues with the repops that may or may not bother you - depending on how anal you are about originality - LOL . On 9/20/05, Craig Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been off-list for a lonnnggg time but winters approaching and it's time to fix all the junk that's wrong with my little red chevelle. For openers, I'm wondering if anyone has installed one of those repop 1970 SS dashes. I dropped a note to No-Neck but then I remembered this list LIST! I've got an original SS but a DPO put an oil gauge in the dash. I've also got a spiffy replacement (an original 1970 SS dash) that's perfect but needs rechrome, paint, etc. I'm thinking about just putting one of those repop numbers in there this winter and waiting until I've got a little more money to get the good original one ready. Does anyone have experience with these? Do they look pretty good? Do they fit well? All help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Craig E.-- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
RE: [Chevelle-list] I'm baaaaccckkk...
What are the issues? Personally I havent heard any complaints. John Nasta -Original Message- I've read of several issues with the repops that may or may not bother you - depending on how anal you are about originality - LOL .
Re: [Chevelle-list] I'm baaaaccckkk...
The couple that I remember: Grain (texture) isn't correct. Highlights are painted should be chrome plated, Mounts on back for heater control is not correct. As I said you have to be pretty dedicated to originality to let these things bother you. I've had this supplier bookmarked for a long time, supposedly does a good job on rechroming plastic; h ttp://www.chrometechusa.com/autoplate.html On 9/21/05, John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What are the issues? Personally I haven't heard any complaints. John Nasta -Original Message- I've read of several issues with the repops that may or may not bother you - depending on how anal you are about originality - LOL . -- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
RE: [Chevelle-list] I'm baaaaccckkk...
I have a 70 Malibu and no one rechromes this dash as far as I have been able to find they do rechrome SS, but not Malibu. If I were to refinish the dash myself how do you refinish the chrome areas on the dash so it will look really good. I have touched up a few spots with chrome enamel and it worked ok, but does not give you the shine of chrome, more of a dull silver. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Best regards, Chuck Speake Cell Phone: (630) 776-0314 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Rick Schaefer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:51 AM To: Craig Ellis; The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I'm bccckkk... Personnally if I had an original I'd use it over the repop and especially if you want to go original in the future. Either refinish it yourself (I've seen several excellent home resto's) or use the $300 cost of the repop dash panel towards having your spare original professionally done. I've read of several issues with the repops that may or may not bother you - depending on how anal you are about originality - LOL . On 9/20/05, Craig Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been off-list for a lonnnggg time but winters approaching and it's time to fix all the junk that's wrong with my little red chevelle. For openers, I'm wondering if anyone has installed one of those repop 1970 SS dashes. I dropped a note to No-Neck but then I remembered this list LIST! I've got an original SS but a DPO put an oil gauge in the dash. I've also got a spiffy replacement (an original 1970 SS dash) that's perfect but needs rechrome, paint, etc. I'm thinking about just putting one of those repop numbers in there this winter and waiting until I've got a little more money to get the good original one ready. Does anyone have experience with these? Do they look pretty good? Do they fit well? All help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Craig E. -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
RE: [Chevelle-list] I'm baaaaccckkk...
IIRC, there were two finishes for different years. Apparently there was a pebble grain and one that looked more like leather. Not sure which years had which. I believe the repro ones have the pebble grain. I can check it out if anybody wants to know. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 3:21 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I'm bccckkk... The couple that I remember: Grain (texture) isn't correct. Highlights are painted should be chrome plated, Mounts on back for heater control is not correct. As I said you have to be pretty dedicated to originality to let these things bother you. I've had this supplier bookmarked for a long time, supposedly does a good job on rechroming plastic; h ttp://www.chrometechusa.com/autoplate.html On 9/21/05, John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What are the issues? Personally I haven't heard any complaints. John Nasta -Original Message- I've read of several issues with the repops that may or may not bother you - depending on how anal you are about originality - LOL . -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] I'm baaaaccckkk...
Chuck, try these guys. http://www.cvvacuumplaters.com/ I talked to them today and they appear to know their business.Craig - Original Message - From: Chuck Speake To: 'Rick Schaefer' ; 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 5:04 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] I'm bccckkk... I have a 70 Malibu and no one rechromes this dash as far as I have been able to find they do rechrome SS, but not Malibu. If I were to refinish the dash myself how do you refinish the chrome areas on the dash so it will look really good. I have touched up a few spots with chrome enamel and it worked ok, but does not give you the shine of chrome, more of a dull silver. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Best regards,Chuck SpeakeCell Phone: (630) 776-0314[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: Rick Schaefer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:51 AMTo: Craig Ellis; The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I'm bccckkk... Personnally if I had an original I'd use it over the repop and especially if you want to go original in the future. Either refinish it yourself (I've seen several excellent home resto's) or use the $300 cost of the repop dash panel towards having your spare original professionally done. I've read of several issues with the repops that may or may not bother you - depending on how anal you are about originality - LOL . On 9/20/05, Craig Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been off-list for a lonnnggg time but winters approaching and it's time to fix all the junk that's wrong with my little red chevelle. For openers, I'm wondering if anyone has installed one of those repop 1970 SS dashes. I dropped a note to No-Neck but then I remembered this list LIST! I've got an original SS but a DPO put an oil gauge in the dash. I've also got a spiffy replacement (an original 1970 SS dash) that's perfect but needs rechrome, paint, etc. I'm thinking about just putting one of those repop numbers in there this winter and waiting until I've got a little more money to get the good original one ready. Does anyone have experience with these? Do they look pretty good? Do they fit well? All help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Craig E. -- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
RE: [Chevelle-list] I'm baaaaccckkk...
Thanks Craig. I checked the web sight and their work looks nice, I will give them a call and see if they can do a Malibu dash and discuss their work. Thanks again. Chuck Speake 70 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, IL -Original Message- From: Craig Ellis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 6:09 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I'm bccckkk... Chuck, try these guys. http://www.cvvacuumplaters.com/ I talked to them today and they appear to know their business. Craig - Original Message - From: Chuck Speake To: 'Rick Schaefer' ; 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 5:04 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] I'm bccckkk... I have a 70 Malibu and no one rechromes this dash as far as I have been able to find they do rechrome SS, but not Malibu. If I were to refinish the dash myself how do you refinish the chrome areas on the dash so it will look really good. I have touched up a few spots with chrome enamel and it worked ok, but does not give you the shine of chrome, more of a dull silver. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Best regards, Chuck Speake Cell Phone: (630) 776-0314 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Rick Schaefer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:51 AM To: Craig Ellis; The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I'm bccckkk... Personnally if I had an original I'd use it over the repop and especially if you want to go original in the future. Either refinish it yourself (I've seen several excellent home resto's) or use the $300 cost of the repop dash panel towards having your spare original professionally done. I've read of several issues with the repops that may or may not bother you - depending on how anal you are about originality - LOL . On 9/20/05, Craig Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been off-list for a lonnnggg time but winters approaching and it's time to fix all the junk that's wrong with my little red chevelle. For openers, I'm wondering if anyone has installed one of those repop 1970 SS dashes. I dropped a note to No-Neck but then I remembered this list LIST! I've got an original SS but a DPO put an oil gauge in the dash. I've also got a spiffy replacement (an original 1970 SS dash) that's perfect but needs rechrome, paint, etc. I'm thinking about just putting one of those repop numbers in there this winter and waiting until I've got a little more money to get the good original one ready. Does anyone have experience with these? Do they look pretty good? Do they fit well? All help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Craig E. -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] I'm baaaaccckkk...
I HAD THEM DO THE ENTIRE DASH FOR MY 67. I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THEIR WORK. THEY ALSO GIVE 10% DISCOUNT FOR CAR CLUB MEMBERS - Original Message - From: Chuck Speake To: 'Craig Ellis' ; 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 6:22 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] I'm bccckkk... Thanks Craig. I checked the web sight and their work looks nice, I will give them a call and see if they can do a Malibu dash and discuss their work. Thanks again. Chuck Speake 70 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, IL -Original Message-From: Craig Ellis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 6:09 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I'm bccckkk... Chuck, try these guys. http://www.cvvacuumplaters.com/ I talked to them today and they appear to know their business.Craig - Original Message - From: Chuck Speake To: 'Rick Schaefer' ; 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 5:04 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] I'm bccckkk... I have a 70 Malibu and no one rechromes this dash as far as I have been able to find they do rechrome SS, but not Malibu. If I were to refinish the dash myself how do you refinish the chrome areas on the dash so it will look really good. I have touched up a few spots with chrome enamel and it worked ok, but does not give you the shine of chrome, more of a dull silver. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Best regards,Chuck SpeakeCell Phone: (630) 776-0314[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: Rick Schaefer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:51 AMTo: Craig Ellis; The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I'm bccckkk... Personnally if I had an original I'd use it over the repop and especially if you want to go original in the future. Either refinish it yourself (I've seen several excellent home resto's) or use the $300 cost of the repop dash panel towards having your spare original professionally done. I've read of several issues with the repops that may or may not bother you - depending on how anal you are about originality - LOL . On 9/20/05, Craig Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been off-list for a lonnnggg time but winters approaching and it's time to fix all the junk that's wrong with my little red chevelle. For openers, I'm wondering if anyone has installed one of those repop 1970 SS dashes. I dropped a note to No-Neck but then I remembered this list LIST! I've got an original SS but a DPO put an oil gauge in the dash. I've also got a spiffy replacement (an original 1970 SS dash) that's perfect but needs rechrome, paint, etc. I'm thinking about just putting one of those repop numbers in there this winter and waiting until I've got a little more money to get the good original one ready. Does anyone have experience with these? Do they look pretty good? Do they fit well? All help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Craig E. -- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
