Dan I made mine from Burl Redwwood. A friend was vacationing in Oregon and
brought me back a good plank. I had it spit into two planks. I also made a
sixteenth inch aluminum backing that I epoxied to the redwood and then
drilled the perimeter for stainless socket-head screws. If your board is too
short I would join the two and at the joint I would make a strip of polished
aluminum to cover it. I also used a very good spar-varnish for the finish.
I don't think anyone could reproduce my dash for the cost I have. Also it
was fun doing the project. Good luck TC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Amidon" <damidon@gilsongfx.com>
To: "Alpine list" <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 3:40 AM
Subject: Walnut Burl Veneer??
> Hello everyone!
> Well, rather then spend $200 - $300 on a new dashboard for my series 3,
> I thought that I would build a new one (I am probably more capable of
> work working than metalworking). I am having a difficult time trying to
> find a piece of walnut burl veneer that is large enough for the entire
> dash (about 8" x 48"). Most pieces are about 24" long at best. I could
> splice it in 2 or 3 sections, but I would rather have one piece. I am
> looking for any advise that any of you may have on this subject. Does
> anyone have any left from a similar project? I have found a source for
> a full sheet of veneer but it would be enough for about 4 dashboards and
> quite expensive, is there anyone out there that would like to split the
> cost on a larger batch of veneer??
> Thanks
> Dan Amidon
> Greenville Michigan
> 1963 Sunbeam Alpine GT (Just starting restoration)
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