cpmman Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 What is the best way to get the original dash back to new looking condition? Would like all the gauges restored or replaced and the surface refinished. Same for the stering wheel? Is there a place that restores steering wheels? Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Do you get Hemmings? There are several sources listed in the "Services Offered" section that do gauges and steering wheels. I know that the gauges aren't cheap to do anymore. One other consideration is to do it yourself. The printed circuit isn't difficult to replace and I believe that all of the gauges are repopped. That only leaves the plastic bezel. This can be polished with a dremel tool or buffing wheel and plastic polish available at most auto stores. As for the steering wheel, Eastwood sells a kit for the plastic wheels. The sport wheel is actually a polyurethane so it's a little more difficult. You're better off finding a replacement. Working with PU isn't easy (it's my living) if you don't have the proper tools and environmental controls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I have seen the plastic bezel repopped as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 The Parts Place is selling complete new ready to go gauge clusters, spendy but probably not to bad if you add in all the time, labor and parts.....I have a simulated wood piece coming in but I don't know the actual condition yet...steering wheels and centers are available as aftermarket repo's.....Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SP Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Would love to hear about the wood piece quality. Mine had been pried off and pop riveted along the bottom to hold it back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I'll let you know when it comes in Dennis....the only ones I have right now are '72's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsmc Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 i dont know first hand ,but.. im told that the repop gauges dont last very long,i recently sold a gauge/tach cluster and several people told me they did not want it do to the aftermarket parts in it. fyi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake350 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 In the winter 2010 issue of Hagertys magazine theres an article titled 'steering wheel revival' with a bunch of vendors listed. This may be of interest or helpful to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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