That's the same place I contacted to have my dash replated and also the future 3d printed parts! Anxious to see how they turn out for you. Kids needed clothes for school so plating will have to wait a little longer.
I love the look of the trim but after many hours of taking out dents, I don't know that I'd do it again. We did have the radio antenna hole plugged and painted over. I felt like that was an improvement. I also had front grill chrome plated hoping it would add more strength against future dents.
I could see the side stripes working. That's a lot of holes to fill.
If you don't mind me asking what did you go with for a wiring harness? And were you replacing just the dash harness or front to back all new?
I ended up ordering the 1965 harnesses front to rear, one they were in stock. Two, they had the independent studs for the alternator to the amp meter where 1964 they went away from the independent studs and we’re more like The later cars. Also in 65 the bulkhead connector got a little bigger apparently so I’m going to have to modify the firewall slightly. I’ll do that after I decide I can get the wiring figured out. The wiring is all for V-8’s so of course they’ll be some modifications but as long as all the connectors are there that’s the main thing.
I think this is the best support group and it's covered by all/no insurance companies with small annual co-pay of $45. As a newer member this is best therapy I ever hadGood grief, I have over a dozen boxes coming of parts and tools. I have a problem. Is there a support group for this sort of thing? I can't afford to do this again....
I would expect nothing less! It's always more fun spending some one else's money.
I seen your earlier pictures and thought the same thing. Mine are power tops and they have rams, a lot easier, looking at the picture. Seems to me that at the relaxed point ,with the top completely up would be the point of attack and the least load on the spring. Hopefully someone will chime in with real help for you. I will be watching and learning. I really applaud you on all your efforts.
I had no idea there was such a thing as a manual factory top. How many parts do I need to make it power?
I'm not completely sure but I bet a couple of the rams, the hydraulic lines to operate them, the pump and probably the mount for the pump that spans the inner fenderwell in the top well. Also the wiring and toggle switch to operate it. I have a 64 GT Convertible Project if you need pictures, but off the top of my head that's kind of what I believe you would need
