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classic car dash

WrecklessE · 2008-08-19 13:38:35

Hi, can anyone tell me whre to get the dash for a daimler 250 V8 veneered? The Daimler is exactly the same type of car as the Jag MK11. I have thought of sanding it down with a fine sandpaper and varnishing it but I don't want to make a total balls of it. Any ideas?:)

19-08-2008 1:38pm

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WrecklessE

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Hi, can anyone tell me whre to get the dash for a daimler 250 V8 veneered? The Daimler is exactly the same type of car as the Jag MK11. I have thought of sanding it down with a fine sandpaper and varnishing it but I don't want to make a total balls of it. Any ideas?:)

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#2 19-08-2008 1:44pm

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Have you got it out and in one piece with all the instruments removed? If so, I'd suggest you ought to try and find an antique furniture restorer somewhere local. They'll be experienced with fixing peeling veneer, matching and replacing sections if necessary and doing the final staining / varnishing / French polishing whatever. It doesn't really matter if it's a car dash or a mahogany sideboard at the end of the day.

Try over in the Woodcraft forum .. there might be someone over there who could help.

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#3 19-08-2008 1:46pm

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moved from main motors forum

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#4 19-08-2008 1:54pm

WrecklessE

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Thanks I'll try that forum

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#5 19-08-2008 4:21pm

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Alun wrote: »

Have you got it out and in one piece with all the instruments removed? If so, I'd suggest you ought to try and find an antique furniture restorer somewhere local. They'll be experienced with fixing peeling veneer, matching and replacing sections if necessary and doing the final staining / varnishing / French polishing whatever. It doesn't really matter if it's a car dash or a mahogany sideboard at the end of the day.

Try over in the Woodcraft forum .. there might be someone over there who could help.

Yep,id go with this too as the veneer is very thin and sanding will more than likely wear through it,a pro would know exactly what to do,no point wrecking the dash through inexperience!!

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#6 20-08-2008 7:58am

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or try here...... http://www.jagwebworld.com/listings/jaguar_dash_kits_jaguar_dashboards.cfm

or here..... http://www.cooperwoodtrim.co.uk/

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