The Brick, 1972 Dodge Dart Custom
Okay, I did the dash in 2012, in the summer. I grabbed whatever color spraypaint was closest to the interior color, 1972 Y4 Light Gold, (it was not even close). Seeing as I was working on the low dollar, I went head and did it up, repainting the dash with the tan color I got, and then redoing all the plastice trim, etc. Well the dash cluster got all beat up going back in and I wasn't happy with the color of the metal part of the dash.
I decided that I needed to redo the dash, and this weekend was it. I wanted to replace the voltage regulator, install white gauge faces (makes them easier to see) and install LED lighting to the dash. Ran to Arizona Paint Supply, and they took a pint of actual Y4 Light Gold and pushed it into spray paint cans for me. I went home and proceeded to take the dash apart.
After I got it all apart, I went over the tan paint with a green scrubby pad (scotchbrite or the knock off) and then masked and taped everything off.
I also didn't like the column placement of the tach - so I put it back on the pillar.
I shot it in the Y4 and oh boy did it make a difference.
Okay, I did the dash in 2012, in the summer. I grabbed whatever color spraypaint was closest to the interior color, 1972 Y4 Light Gold, (it was not even close). Seeing as I was working on the low dollar, I went head and did it up, repainting the dash with the tan color I got, and then redoing all the plastice trim, etc. Well the dash cluster got all beat up going back in and I wasn't happy with the color of the metal part of the dash.
I decided that I needed to redo the dash, and this weekend was it. I wanted to replace the voltage regulator, install white gauge faces (makes them easier to see) and install LED lighting to the dash. Ran to Arizona Paint Supply, and they took a pint of actual Y4 Light Gold and pushed it into spray paint cans for me. I went home and proceeded to take the dash apart.
After I got it all apart, I went over the tan paint with a green scrubby pad (scotchbrite or the knock off) and then masked and taped everything off.
I also didn't like the column placement of the tach - so I put it back on the pillar.
I shot it in the Y4 and oh boy did it make a difference.
I then let it sit for several hours as I went ahead and touched up the ac/radio trim, and took apart the instrument cluster.
Using alcohol and tons of elbow grease, I got the paint overspray off the lenses. I then mounted the white gauge faces, that I sourced off of Ebag.
As I was assembling the dash cluster, the plastic welds, which I had to cut to take it apart, were repaired with plastic welder (a high tech model glue that basically melts the plastic together).
As I was assembling the dash cluster, the plastic welds, which I had to cut to take it apart, were repaired with plastic welder (a high tech model glue that basically melts the plastic together).
At about 10 pm tonight, I went ahead and reinstalled everything. Here is the result:
Here's the color from the last repaint
As you can see, a real big difference. Best part is that it is all back together now, looks good, and looks right.
Now to just get it to the upholstery shop and get the headliner installed. Emissions and plates first though.
Oh, and a side note. Went to the Moparty in the Desert the weekend before. Wife say sublime green Dusters and has declared a color change on the exterior. I like sublime, but I like metallic flake paint, so we decided on sour apple metallic.
Color sample from the paint shop
Well, that's it for the weekend. Still no passenger side brake or turn signal. I reversed the polarity of the electronic flashers and have turn signals now, except that one rear light. I just don't think it is getting enough or any voltage. With the turn signal on, it gets a light flicker - has to be a short to ground somewhere.....Oh well, that is for another weekend.
Here's the color from the last repaint
As you can see, a real big difference. Best part is that it is all back together now, looks good, and looks right.
Now to just get it to the upholstery shop and get the headliner installed. Emissions and plates first though.
Oh, and a side note. Went to the Moparty in the Desert the weekend before. Wife say sublime green Dusters and has declared a color change on the exterior. I like sublime, but I like metallic flake paint, so we decided on sour apple metallic.
Color sample from the paint shop
Well, that's it for the weekend. Still no passenger side brake or turn signal. I reversed the polarity of the electronic flashers and have turn signals now, except that one rear light. I just don't think it is getting enough or any voltage. With the turn signal on, it gets a light flicker - has to be a short to ground somewhere.....Oh well, that is for another weekend.