1962 instrument cluster

[Gene Gamache]

I have a red interior on my 62 and would like to know if the instrument cluster and steering wheel hub are a differnt shade of red than the console. I have seen some 62's with cluster and hub painted an orange/red and these cars were pretty original. Can anyone help me on this subject. Thank you

[Bill Clupper]

Re: 1962 instrument cluster

Hub, Cluster, and Console were all painted at different times in different locations, so some variation is to be expected

[Ed Jennings]

Re: 1962 instrument cluster

Those items are exposed to sunlight moreso than the console, and the old red paint tended to fade to an orangey color.

[Dale Pearman]

Re: 1962 instrument cluster

Steering wheel hub was painted at Inland. (where wheel was made) The red used was heavy in orange hue and clashed with Roman Red. VERY ORIGINAL!

Varooom!