1963 fiberglass dash panel

[Ray C.]

[Tracy C.]

Re: 1963 fiberglass dash panel

The JG states that very early 63's "up to approximately 3200 had a satin painted smooth finish matching the interior trim".

tc

[Ray C.]

Re: 1963 fiberglass dash panel

Hi! Tracy

By the designation of smooth finish; would this mean no texture or grain on 63's built prior to #3200? The texture of the fiberglass on my July 63 looks just like the texture of the vinyl I removed. I was curious if the original intent was to spray finish vs. vinyl on the later 63's and they were looking for a textured finish.

Thanks Ray

[dean petrucelli]

Re: 1963 fiberglass dash panel

My original 63 dash (serial 6099) built january 3rd has no vinyl overlay. the texture is that of vinyl. in other words, it looks like vinyl but is painted fiberglass. My radio surround is also absent of the ss bezel that was used to "hold" the vinyl edges. Therefore an early car has painted glass with no bezel where the later cars have vinyl covering with bezels. hope this helps

[Tracy C.]

Re: 1963 fiberglass dash panel

Ray, I'd say a smooth finish would be without a grained appearance. It's evident that at least some did have a grain similar to vinyl.

This looks like another opportunity for a survey of early 63 owners. Any others out there?

tc

[Joe M.]

Re: 1963 fiberglass dash panel

October 62 coupe, no vinyl on center dash.

[Mike M.]

Re: 1963 fiberglass dash panel

early Dec coupe--smooth dash. mike

[Michael H.]

Re: 1963 fiberglass dash panel

Dec 21 coupe, #5415, vinyl covered dash, no radio bezel.

[Dave Morris]

Re: 1963 fiberglass dash panel

Tracy,
My 63 s/n 414 has a smooth painted dash as did s/n 1664. My other old 63 I bought in 68 has a red vinyl covered dash. It think it was s/n 4548. Have it written down somewhere but I know it was really close to that.

[Dave Morris]

Re: 1963 fiberglass dash panel

It is s/n 4548. Wonderbar radio and no bezel. People I sold it to still own it.

[Richard W.]

Re: 1963 fiberglass dash panel

#8601 Vinyl with Bezel