wooden dash insert anyone?

[steverino66]

Is it feasible to use wood as a base for dash/instrument insert
Anyone done this and have pics?

[jonzcustomshop]

I am sure it would work, you can do just about anything with wood.

[padresag]

I would use a veneer over a thin substrate so that it would remain stable. you don't want the faceplate to be very thick
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[scotts62]

I cut mine out of smoked plexi glass, it turned out good.

But ya wood would look good especially all varnished up

[pops64c10]

Here is a couple of shots of mine:

[ClassicAutoResto]

Pops that looks nice. I would think with such a small area the short grained woods are more effective. Curly maple, burlwood, popcorn maple, etc., etc. Just a thought.

[Darinc74]

Originally Posted by ClassicAutoResto

Pops that looks nice. I would think with such a small area the short grained woods are more effective. Curly maple, burlwood, popcorn maple, etc., etc. Just a thought.

I agree. I think maple is the best way to go, if you don't like the natural cream color then it can be stained to match almost any color. I am planning on using a birdseye maple with a waterborne stain to match the color of my interior. I am also planning on making my steering wheel to match. The thing you need to remember about wood is that it needs room to move. Wood is a sponge, on wet and rainy days, it grows, on hot and dry days it shrinks. If it is not allowed to move with these changes in moisture, it will split.

[Chevy Fleetside]

http://www.tpigauges.com/products.htm and all made in the USA...

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

http://www.tpigauges.com/products.htm and all made in the USA...

thanks for sharing that. Prices aren't bad at all. And the very best part: Made in USA !!!! I didn't think we made anything here anymore.

[slepysal]

I made my insert out of "masonite"
,and coverd it with some "chrome " sign viynl. Easy