[TR] Dash Painting/P.Coating

[Geo Hahn]

Bill --

I don't think you're being understood.

You want to replace the vinyl-cover wood panel with something that can be
power-coated -- right?

Total replacement would need something pretty thick to look right but a
'sandwich' of the original aluminum backing, a thin layer of wood or
Masonite, then a front layer of sheet metal (possibly aluminum again) would
give you a part that could be powder coated.

I don't recollect ever seeing this done, possibly that is why it is hard to
catch your drift.

Geo


On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 10:35 AM, <wbeech at flash.net> wrote:

> Bob,
> Sorry, I wasn't clear.  I have the complete original door with the
> aluminium
> base and hinge with the very little screws securing the vinyl covered wood
> face.  Just want to either replace the face so it can be coated or the
> entire unit.
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Labuz [mailto:yellowtr at adelphia.net]
> Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 10:55 AM
> To: wbeech at flash.net; triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] Dash Painting/P.Coating
>
> Bill,
>
> The original cubby box door base is aluminium not wood. The previous owner
> must have lost the original. I am not sure if any of the suppliers can get
> you a replacement. Should be not too hard to make a new one. The vinyl
> covered wood may be original but is supposed to attach to the aluminium
> base
> with very small counter-sunk wood screws. Just long enough to secure to the
> wood but not penetrate.
>
> The problem I see is the aluminium base is attached to the dash with a long
> chrome plated hinge which is riveted to the base. Not surer how you could
> duplicate this hinge unless your door is currently hinged with the original
> removed from the aluminium base.
>
> Maybe someone has a spare they could sell you.
>
> No experience with PC so others might chime in. I just rattle canned mine
> with rustoleum.
>
> Bob
>
> On 01/09/2014 11:10 AM, wbeech at flash.net wrote:
> > I know I am not the first to think of trying this so I would again
> > implore the List for BTDT wisdom.
> >
> > I am thinking of either painting or powder coating the dash on my
> > current
> > TR3 project, but curious as to what others have done with the cubby
> > box door.  So far, my only solution is making an aluminium panel to
> > replace the vinyl covered wood that is currently there.
> >
> > All thoughts and pictures appreciated,
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Bill
> >
> > Bill Beecher
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