AlV 69 Dodge GTS project
Time to see what I can do with the Dash Frame. I'll straighten out the metal around the ignition switch. Then remove the rust. I put a piece of tape over the VIN to protect the plaque and stripped everything off.
This is how it looked before I did anything.
I figured that it would be best to start with the ignition area then move onto removing the rust.
Gave it a few whacks with a hammer and dolly. I also used a piece of Angle iron to bring the edge back the best I could. Then I used a file to flatten it a bit more.
I sanded the area 60. 80, 180 applied of coat of Bondo. I cringe as I write this because I suspect an onslaught of criticism on the use of Bondo. lol Then more sanding 180 and 800.
Primer
I hit the rest of the frame with sand and steal then Primed.
Sanded with 800 then painted
With the dash frame done I set it aside for a while and took a shot at the bezels. This work was quit tedious and took a lot of time. the next few photos occurred over a few days. I definitely stumbled through this one. LOL. (WARNING, lots of pictures)
These are the consumables I used for this task.
I started with the glove box dash Bezel because it was the cheapest to replace if I totally destroyed it. I read that I could strip the old paint without damaging the plastic by using brake fluid.
I laid the piece on the dash frame to get a sense for what it would look like. I'm happy so far.
I chose the AC/Heat and Radio bezel next. this one was a little trickier. I followed the same process.
With the center bezel done I did a another dry fit to see how it was looking. This time I took it outside. I've also started to add the controls back to the dash.
Followed the same process with the instrument bezel and dry fit all the pieces together. I'm feeling pretty good about the way they came out.
Time will tell how it holds up but in the mean time I'm stoked. The radio, ashtray and instrument cluster are ready to go in but before that happens I plan to sort out the harness. I received a donor harness from a 69 GT so we'll see how that goes.
Time to see what I can do with the Dash Frame. I'll straighten out the metal around the ignition switch. Then remove the rust. I put a piece of tape over the VIN to protect the plaque and stripped everything off.
This is how it looked before I did anything.
I figured that it would be best to start with the ignition area then move onto removing the rust.
Gave it a few whacks with a hammer and dolly. I also used a piece of Angle iron to bring the edge back the best I could. Then I used a file to flatten it a bit more.
I sanded the area 60. 80, 180 applied of coat of Bondo. I cringe as I write this because I suspect an onslaught of criticism on the use of Bondo. lol Then more sanding 180 and 800.
Primer
I hit the rest of the frame with sand and steal then Primed.
Sanded with 800 then painted
With the dash frame done I set it aside for a while and took a shot at the bezels. This work was quit tedious and took a lot of time. the next few photos occurred over a few days. I definitely stumbled through this one. LOL. (WARNING, lots of pictures)
These are the consumables I used for this task.
I started with the glove box dash Bezel because it was the cheapest to replace if I totally destroyed it. I read that I could strip the old paint without damaging the plastic by using brake fluid.
I laid the piece on the dash frame to get a sense for what it would look like. I'm happy so far.
I chose the AC/Heat and Radio bezel next. this one was a little trickier. I followed the same process.
With the center bezel done I did a another dry fit to see how it was looking. This time I took it outside. I've also started to add the controls back to the dash.
Followed the same process with the instrument bezel and dry fit all the pieces together. I'm feeling pretty good about the way they came out.
Time will tell how it holds up but in the mean time I'm stoked. The radio, ashtray and instrument cluster are ready to go in but before that happens I plan to sort out the harness. I received a donor harness from a 69 GT so we'll see how that goes.