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Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by dreeesh, Sep 5, 2024.

  1. dreeesh

    dreeesh Well-Known Member

    has anyone bought this ?i heard that the washer switch area is in the wrong place so the woodgrain kits are not lining up.has anyone overcame this issue?if so any pictures???
     
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  2. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Todd miller sells a woodgrain kit that fits the aftermarket bezel perfectly. To be exactly like a factory bezel, you have to paint the small outline of the woodgrain area black. It is chromed on the aftermarket piece. But it’s an easy job, and I will continue to put them on all the cars I build as long as they are available.
     
  3. dreeesh

    dreeesh Well-Known Member

    do you have a picture of finished product...i am very interested.!!!!
     
  4. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    9:30 into his clip:

     
  5. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Thanks Brett!
     
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  6. dreeesh

    dreeesh Well-Known Member

    looks great thanks!!
     
  7. dreeesh

    dreeesh Well-Known Member

    is there a part 2 to that video??
     
  8. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    What are you needing to know? I don’t recall where I left off with it.
     
  9. dreeesh

    dreeesh Well-Known Member

    no the video was perfect...im interested in see the progress on the car......not many people do videos on restoring buick and the important details to note....ive been checking out all your videos!!!
     
  10. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Oh…well, it’s done :D I finished it in May 2023 and brought it to the GS nationals where it took Concours Gold. Also MCACN 2023 where it received Concours Gold as well. It’s back home with its owner now.

    The YouTubes have had to take a back seat with the projects going on this year. Three 69 Stage1’s to finish for MCACN is a bigger bite than I ever intended to take, but I think I can do it with some help.
     
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