wood grain dash, whats that about..

[74Ghia]

On a serious note about the dash face....I'm still undicided on the metal dash face painted the same as the car or the wood face. I like the wood veneer, probably a light mahogany but I'm leaning towards the metal dash look. Its a lot less work. My metal skills are better than my woodworking skills. And yes...you will have to fill in the holes before you apply filler. The bottom slots are small enough to go ahead and fill directly but the top ones, the extra holes in the dash face and the radio opening will have to be dealt with before applying any filler. I will probably weld in a thin piece of sheet metal across the dash face and go from there. I'm making a console for the stereo and gauges. Good luck with whatever you choose.
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Allen C.

2012 Silverado
53 FiberFab MG TD Replica (VW)

Life is hard and its harder if you're stupid.

[coolairX2]

I purchased from KPG&R a few years ago but have since sold the car. This is much cheaper than what KGP&R is selling it for.

-Craig

[big_bobbeach]

I know you posted this a while ago...but I simply removed the plastic crap and bought some mahogany veneer. Once I cut the shape (used the plastic as a template) I steamed the two ends to wrap around the sides. Stuck it on with glue then cut the instrument holes from the back…as well as the glove compartment. Ten coats of varnish… and you’re done.

If you’d like a pic of mine (BTY—I’ve got extra veneer) e-mail me [email protected].
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[garyrowland]

I know all these postings were back in aug. - except for the last one before mine - I did send jason hamilton a private message over a week ago but he never answered, but I ran into a retired VW salesman and he said a real wood venere dash was part of an option package that very few people ever ordered - I have also seen two real wood venere dashs ( both happened to be in '71 'verts) that both owners claimed to be original

[jason_hamilton]

I did get your PM, Gary, and I'm sorry for not responding.
This is the first I've ever heard of a real wood dash being available on a new Karmann Ghia. It's not mentioned in any of my literature, or in accessories brochures. I'd like to know for sure - anyone out there have an original invoice for their car, or a "birth certificate" showing a real wood dash option?
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Jason Hamilton
1969 Karmann Ghia coupe
@MiddleAgedHoon

[sunroofghia]

My car has a JC Whitney wood grain plastic cover.....terrible looking. Does anyone know of anyone selling the black plastic verneer. 72 vintage. I have seen pic's of 72's with the black and I think it looks better.
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72 ghia coupe w/Electric Golde slider
65 fiat 600D

[Gary]

[sunroofghia]

DOH I didn't know it was "pebble" texture. That sounds horrible.
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72 ghia coupe w/Electric Golde slider
65 fiat 600D

[garyrowland]

hey jason hamilton - I've seen another jason post in the ghia forum - I think he works at KGPR - so if your out there, could you shed any light on this subject?? was a real wood veneer dash available as part of a seldom ordered option package from VW on new ghias? I doubt this would have been a dealer add on.

[Jason@KGPR]

No form of real wood was ever an option for the dash facing.

[guenther]

[kitcarson]

My 71 has that wood grain face. I used some Armourall on it and it cleaned it up. I too like the stock look. I am keeping the wood grain face as long as it will last. I think it looks good. Some of the new face and wood grain repros don't look at all like the replacements (originals) should look. At least none that I have seen.

kitcarson

[NOVA Airhead]

Thread from the Dead!!!

Always keep it original (dash or otherwise) if you can restore/refurbish.
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[John Moxon]

[sputnick60]

[walkerman]

Personally, I like 'em