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*Ozona* · 09-07-2007, 08:09 AM

Hey - anyone seen repo wood grain dashes?

I'm really disappointed with the giant vinyl "stickers" that are sold by various places...

How do you guys replicate or get an original look?

I'm hoping to have a woodgrain style dash for my '72 Sierra Grande...and the sticker version isn't doing it.

71tahoe · 09-07-2007, 10:24 AM

You might try wilsonart or formica laminates at HD or Lowes, etc.

1972CheyenneSuper · 09-07-2007, 11:38 AM

I've had this question rolling around in my head for the longest time. When you apply these stickers to the cluster, how well do they stick? Every dash cluster I've seen has a slight texture to it and I didn't think that would allow it to lay down smooth. Also, do you generally put them on the clusters that are purely chrome, or the black ones with the chrome edge? Thanks in advance.

*Ozona* · 09-07-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972CheyenneSuper

I've had this question rolling around in my head for the longest time. When you apply these stickers to the cluster, how well do they stick? Every dash cluster I've seen has a slight texture to it and I didn't think that would allow it to lay down smooth. Also, do you generally put them on the clusters that are purely chrome, or the black ones with the chrome edge? Thanks in advance.

The problem is that the stickers are not cut right and don't fit exactly. They adhere OK. The problem with the 2 I've tried:

Holes aren't in the right spot for the guages.
Material is too thin or soft or something, the bezels for the headlight and the wiper switch "pull" on the material. Once it gets hot (it's hot in TX) it pulls away from the dash around those bezels.

Certainly someone has something they've used and had good results with?

jfalesi · 09-07-2007, 01:07 PM

I've been thinking about this for a while also. I am either going to use a hardwood veneer or make my own bezel out of plywood or hardwood. You also could try 1/4" plywood, which might be flexible enough to bend to the correct shape. If I make my own bezels, I'll be sure to post instuctions and maybe even make a few extra to sell. -Jamie

**special-K** · 09-07-2007, 01:19 PM

The factory didn`t use mylar or any other stickers.It`s photo-etched onto a plastic piece die-cut to fit over the cluster and bonded.The piece on the glovebox is photo-etched onto a piece of aluminum.
When you apply the mylar over a non-woodgrain cluster the texture shows through.They usually shrink around the switches,too.I`d like to know of a factory replica myself.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-07-2007, 01:52 PM

I have has both NOS woodgrain dash bezels and the NOS woodgrain appliques. The appliques were made from what looks to me like counter top material with a hot-melt glue applied to the back. The Bezel itself is grey where the chrome is on the original ones installed in the trucks from the factory. WES

jorgensensc · 09-07-2007, 02:09 PM

wes, any pics of the bezels and appliques?
Shawn

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-07-2007, 02:54 PM

I have one of the bezel, but not the applique. I took my last bezel and made a tach/vac dash from it. WES

**uncle** · 09-07-2007, 03:07 PM

I don't think the door panels or the glove box was a sticker originally. JMO. I know that Gary Terry ( Cheyenne Superman out of Texas) used to duplicate the bezel,glove box and 72 door panels and it looked excellent.

jorgensensc · 09-07-2007, 03:51 PM

Very nice wes!! Just add speed warning and it would be the ultimate dash!! Looks Great!
Shawn

**special-K** · 09-07-2007, 07:33 PM

Gary was the first to cut the mylars before that,too.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-07-2007, 08:17 PM

Thanks Shawn.

I have a couple of speed warnings here that I could replace the speedometer with. I have the correct tin, cable, and NOS buttons too. I just haven't decided that I want to do that or not...lol WES

09-07-2007, 08:09 AM	#1
Ozona Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 155	Wood Grain Dash...? Hey - anyone seen repo wood grain dashes? I'm really disappointed with the giant vinyl "stickers" that are sold by various places... How do you guys replicate or get an original look? I'm hoping to have a woodgrain style dash for my '72 Sierra Grande...and the sticker version isn't doing it.

09-07-2007, 10:24 AM	#2
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Wood Grain Dash...? You might try wilsonart or formica laminates at HD or Lowes, etc.

09-07-2007, 11:38 AM	#3
1972CheyenneSuper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ND Posts: 215	Re: Wood Grain Dash...? I've had this question rolling around in my head for the longest time. When you apply these stickers to the cluster, how well do they stick? Every dash cluster I've seen has a slight texture to it and I didn't think that would allow it to lay down smooth. Also, do you generally put them on the clusters that are purely chrome, or the black ones with the chrome edge? Thanks in advance.

09-07-2007, 01:07 PM	#5
jfalesi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 458	Re: Wood Grain Dash...? I've been thinking about this for a while also. I am either going to use a hardwood veneer or make my own bezel out of plywood or hardwood. You also could try 1/4" plywood, which might be flexible enough to bend to the correct shape. If I make my own bezels, I'll be sure to post instuctions and maybe even make a few extra to sell. -Jamie

09-07-2007, 01:19 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Wood Grain Dash...? The factory didn`t use mylar or any other stickers.It`s photo-etched onto a plastic piece die-cut to fit over the cluster and bonded.The piece on the glovebox is photo-etched onto a piece of aluminum. When you apply the mylar over a non-woodgrain cluster the texture shows through.They usually shrink around the switches,too.I`d like to know of a factory replica myself. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-07-2007, 01:52 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Wood Grain Dash...? I have has both NOS woodgrain dash bezels and the NOS woodgrain appliques. The appliques were made from what looks to me like counter top material with a hot-melt glue applied to the back. The Bezel itself is grey where the chrome is on the original ones installed in the trucks from the factory. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-07-2007, 02:09 PM	#8
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Wood Grain Dash...? wes, any pics of the bezels and appliques? Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

09-07-2007, 02:54 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Wood Grain Dash...? I have one of the bezel, but not the applique. I took my last bezel and made a tach/vac dash from it. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-07-2007, 03:07 PM	#10
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,286	Re: Wood Grain Dash...? I don't think the door panels or the glove box was a sticker originally. JMO. I know that Gary Terry ( Cheyenne Superman out of Texas) used to duplicate the bezel,glove box and 72 door panels and it looked excellent.

09-07-2007, 03:51 PM	#11
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Wood Grain Dash...? Very nice wes!! Just add speed warning and it would be the ultimate dash!! Looks Great! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

09-07-2007, 07:33 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Wood Grain Dash...? Gary was the first to cut the mylars before that,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-07-2007, 08:17 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Wood Grain Dash...? Thanks Shawn. I have a couple of speed warnings here that I could replace the speedometer with. I have the correct tin, cable, and NOS buttons too. I just haven't decided that I want to do that or not...lol WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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