'68 Barracuda Formula S Fastback Restoration
The dash for the Cuda was mostly original. Surprisingly, the dash pad never cracked over 55 years of life. Probably due to the fact I covered the dash every time I parked the car in sunlight!
The gauges were all functional so that wasn't an issue. I needed a rechromed or new bezel and chose PG Classics over Classic due to the cost difference ($300). I couldn't wait for Just Dashes to restore the original bezel and that was a very expensive option. The PG Classics bezel looked great, but it didn't fit well. The mounting plate on top of the bezel would not slide into the grove in the plastic bezel. I had to use a Dremel tool with a cutoff blade to open the slot sufficiently to fit the steel plate. That was nerve wracking. Risking a brand-new part due to poor production tolerances. The lenses look good and fit correctly though.
I will put my extra 4 gauge assemblies and bezels up for sale after I complete the restoration.
The dash for the Cuda was mostly original. Surprisingly, the dash pad never cracked over 55 years of life. Probably due to the fact I covered the dash every time I parked the car in sunlight!
The gauges were all functional so that wasn't an issue. I needed a rechromed or new bezel and chose PG Classics over Classic due to the cost difference ($300). I couldn't wait for Just Dashes to restore the original bezel and that was a very expensive option. The PG Classics bezel looked great, but it didn't fit well. The mounting plate on top of the bezel would not slide into the grove in the plastic bezel. I had to use a Dremel tool with a cutoff blade to open the slot sufficiently to fit the steel plate. That was nerve wracking. Risking a brand-new part due to poor production tolerances. The lenses look good and fit correctly though.
I will put my extra 4 gauge assemblies and bezels up for sale after I complete the restoration.