69 Notch Barracuda - Rebirth
Update on the dash pad recovering project: abandoned!!
It was much too difficult for a do-it-yoselfer like me, who also doesn’t want it NOT to look like a “hack job.” I can give more details if anyone wants.
I ended up buying a new dash pad from MoparPlus 3888 Mopar 1969-76 A-Body 67 & 69 Barracuda Dash Pad. It arrived today (fast shipping) and installed in about a half hour. This is a really nice and sturdy pad. The studs lined up perfectly (no outside corner screw holes however, but you don’t really need them.
Sylvania 2825 Silverstar bulbs went in in place of the 194-type dim bulbs. The dash lighting is still a little dim (should improve once I fire up the engine), but better than before, and just fine for now, since I’m not looking to do any serious electrical upgrades for a long time.
Update on the dash pad recovering project: abandoned!!
It was much too difficult for a do-it-yoselfer like me, who also doesn’t want it NOT to look like a “hack job.” I can give more details if anyone wants.
I ended up buying a new dash pad from MoparPlus 3888 Mopar 1969-76 A-Body 67 & 69 Barracuda Dash Pad. It arrived today (fast shipping) and installed in about a half hour. This is a really nice and sturdy pad. The studs lined up perfectly (no outside corner screw holes however, but you don’t really need them.
Sylvania 2825 Silverstar bulbs went in in place of the 194-type dim bulbs. The dash lighting is still a little dim (should improve once I fire up the engine), but better than before, and just fine for now, since I’m not looking to do any serious electrical upgrades for a long time.