On 7/28/96 5:35PM, in message <199607282235.WAA02231@bernie.compusmart.ab.ca>,
Mark and Judy Dalmaijer <mdalmaij@compusmart.ab.ca> wrote:
> Hello Group,
>
> My brother-in-law and I plan on removing our dashboards in our MG TD and TR4
> (respectively) and either putting on new venneer or making new ones. Does
> anyone have any experience doing either? My brother-in-law swears he once
> saw an ad for a template of dashboards for $5-10; does anyone know the
> where-abouts of the company? What are the preferred methods to renew a dash?
> What type of material is typically used -- solid wood, plywood...types of
> wood...? What finishes give the best results which last the longest?
> As you can see we have a lot to learn but are eager to make this our fall
> or winter project. Any and all advise would greatly appreciated!!
>
> Mark- 1964 TR4
> Grant 1951 MG TD (honestly, it is a nice car)
>
>
>
Mark,
I veneered the dash in my Spitfire. It is sooo easy and inexpensive. If you
make a new dash you should use marine grade plywood. This material stands up
to moisture much better (or does your car stay dry? :-))and plywood is best
over solid wood because it is more dimensionaly stable through temperature
changes. A solid dash may crack if it has no place to expand. I used a
contact cement for veneers, however I can't seem to remember the name. I am
sure the veneer supplier can give you a good cement. A spar varnish seems to
be the finish of choice.
Hope this helps.....
Bill M.
'70 MkIII Spitfire
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