bob shaner
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Thanks for the pictures Dartman. I sent him my rally dash hes had it for about a month now, I cant wait to get it back. Did he contact you when it was ready?
VAE is located in Michigan. I checked on GCAR as well as Auto Instruments in my state of VA and several others and chose VAE because of recommendations from other members of this site (plus his prices were really good too!). His web site is posted elsewhere in this thread and you can take those prices to the bank.
Is your GT a hardtop or convert. I've got a 65 GT convert that I've owned since '84 and is undergoing a complete resto.
Thanks for the pictures Dartman. I sent him my rally dash hes had it for about a month now, I cant wait to get it back. Did he contact you when it was ready?
Wow, that is beautiful work! Thanks for the heads-up about the talented, standup-guy FABO member. (and also wow, that '65 Dart factory A/C bezel is a scarce piece.)
I've been using Mr. G's in Fort Worth
Although I haven't received them yet, Vic from VAE Dash Restorations - http://www.vae-restorations.com sent me the before and after pictures of the 66 Barracuda instrument bezel, glove box and end panel I'm gonna use on my custom gauge dash in my wagon. I am so stoked up on these parts :cheers: Sharp-eyed members probably noticed the heater/AC bezel which is not for the Barracuda. It's actually for my 65 GT (which is getting a stock dash). His prices are decent as well plus I would rather support a member's business endeavors. For some reason the "Before" picture won't upload; trust me - the parts were pretty crappy looking.
Got mine done by Gcar in Washington , awesome work , about 2 months ago
http://www.gcartrim.com/
I honestly don't know what that silver color is (I just have the pictures - my parts will be shipped either tomorrow or Friday - can't wait!). The silver color looks to be about the same color as was on the original unrestored cluster I sent him. Before I found about VAE, I did check out other plastic chrome places for pricing (and end user comments) and in their pictures the 66 dash also appears to be about the same color. I can query Vic and see if he will let me know what that particular color is (if it's not a trade secret).
I had a dash done for a 64 dodge several years ago and do not remember who did it but they used SEM Color Coat # 1508 Pint or 15083 Aerosol and I believe it's the correct color for dash pieces
This is an old thread....VAE I believe is no longer in business. Im in the same boat...looking for someone that does great work!
4spdragtop,VAE is still very much in business.
Vic has the my dash from my 69 Swinger, I should be getting it back in a couple of weeks.
Kenny