We specialize in gto restorations and we know every year, inside and out. You can keep the 421, but your gto is not a restoration piece. The job work flows are created easily and can be modifiededited changed as your needs and business changes. Dash pad install 1964 1965 lemans, gto, tempest episode 168. Doesnt look too bad, but i think heat has caused the right side to distort some.
Im not sure if you use diet coke on small blocks or not let the coke remain in the cylinder for at least one day and then using a breaker. This site is protected by trustwaves trusted commerce program. With the help of capterra, learn about dash, its features, pricing information. I am restoring a 66 gto and have some rust to repair around the windshield and noticed some holes that dont seem right in the dash. Get the best deals on vintage dash parts for 1966 pontiac gto when you shop the largest online selection at. I found and brought her home a few years ago and updated the restoration adding the tripower and doing a dash restoration including rally gauges. Eds 1966 gto restoration recent restoration work the new beginning15 years later okay, now were serious, were finally going to put these gtos back together, hoping to first roll out the sedan some time in 2004. Theres nothing quite like a new body and paint job on an old car. Pair 1965 66 gto, lemans, tempest window cranks out of stock. When a prospective gto requires extensive work causing the restoration to be too expensive, a novice restorer should find another car. Whether you are a restoration expert with a classic c1 or frequent the race track in an anniversary edition c4, look no further than top flight automotive for dash pads compatible with 19531996 corvettes. Restoration contractors work in extreme conditions to restore peoples lives, and we believe it is our responsibility to help any way we can.
One key step was to restore the dash bezel, where our wood veneer was badly faded, cracked, and peeling off in. One key step was to restore the dash bezel, where our wood veneer was badly faded, cracked, and peeling off in some. I have read in some restoration guides that there are 4 or 5 screws above the instrument. Apr 07, 2020 next gear solutions has reimagined restoration job and business management. Opgi carries thousands of classic gm restoration parts and accessories offered in 14 free catalogs.
People look your way when you drive by, and you attract attention anytime you stop. Pontiac gto dash, center console and pillars restoration. Installed system gives you dash ac, heat on the floor, and dehumidified defrost. Our website offers seamless ordering anytime, and with the exception of business critical personnel, the majority of our customer service, call center sales staff marketing and related support are officially connected and working from home as of monday, march 30, 2020. Next, the frame and suspension were completely rebuilt. Its what we do and why weve been the leader in pontiac gto salesconsulting and restorations.
When choosing the right gto to restore, carefully evaluate each possible candidate and use common sense. After getting the media blasting done, the body was epoxy primered to prevent further rust, and then it came off. Like any robust program there are a few glitches and bugs that need to be. Apr 17, 2015 the interior portion of your restoration is as much about perception as it is about reality.
In the case of this very rough 1969 gto coupe with such an advanced level of rust, you need to walk away. Restoring a 1966 pontiac gto s dash dashing renewal. Rm is rich with features including custom system settings, a control dashboard, task management, and document and signature capture. From 1969 to 72 pontiac used the dash design described above. We also provide fivestar service and support available at any hour of the. Frame and suspension were completely torn down, and then the frame was powdercoated. Restoration management software next gear solutions presents. The good news is that this is one portion of the restoration that you can likely do yourself, and just about everything.
Dash pad replacement 67 gto pontiac interior maintenance. Here are just a few things that we did to restore this dash back to new refoamed and thermal vacuum formed a new skin of vinyl on the dash. Enjoy low prices, helpful experts, and unparalleled customer service. However if you can find someone who rechomes plastic parts i would go that route. With so many restoration guides out there that are nothing more than colour pictures of various cars, it is a model for how to put a restoration guide together. Dash is a cloudbased restoration management system that centralizes. Restoration parts source 23966 clawiter road, hayward ca 94545 phone. Welcome to dashesdirect reproduction restoration products. Dashes direct 1966 pontiac gto dash pad vinyl black. Thank you for considering national parts depot as your preferred supplier of quality restoration parts and accessories.
If everything was assembled correctly, it should start up relatively easily, and the sound of the exhaust pulsations smoothly bellowing out the exhaust is the best reward for your hard work. Mar 07, 20 its time to rerestore the 66 gto, so i think i will invest in the updated copy. Gto 66 dash padblue 2298, gto 66 dash padgold 3025, gto 66 dash. We are the nations largest supplier of restoration and. Luckily, interior replacement parts dont need to be a pain to find, or match to your gto. When i bought my 68 chevelle the first thing i wanted to do was upgrade the interior as it was original and very worn. The previous owner put one of those cheaper plastic covers in it. Introduction 37 buick dash detail view 1 37 buick dash detail view 2 mopar heater control detail 66 comet. Classic car plastic restoration by julie chevelle plastic. Rare nos parts specializing in rare and hard to find new old stock gm parts. I purchased one of these pieces and they are far from oe quality. If your car has a 421cubicinch v8, its likely from a pontiac catalina. Our restoration business and job management software dash is a cloud based solution that has been designed to help you run your restoration business. It is one of approximately 3,700 4 barrel ac cars with a manual transmission.
The interior portion of your restoration is as much about perception as it is about reality. You may not want to make this investment in a pedestrian 1969 gto 400 2barrel automatic because you wont recoup the investment from selling the car. We go out of our way to carry every major line of pontiac gto dash panels, so that whether you are looking for a custom pontiac gto dash panel or a billet dash panel or anything in between, weve got it for you. Pontiac gto air conditioning gto ac systems and oem. Our restoration business and job management software dash is a cloudbased solution that has been designed to help you run your restoration business. If you just acquired a 19641972 gto, or have one that you take out regularly, odds are that the interior has seen some wear and tear over the years. Finding a new or replacement in the right color and for. Center console restoration, dash pad restoration, pillar restoration. How well the interior turns out reflects on the quality of the rest of your gtos restoration. Dash is a cloudbased restoration management system that centralizes operations and. However, there is a third option thats all too often overlooked sending out your customers dashboard for. Ive been thinking about replacing the dash pad in my 67 gto.
How well the interior turns out reflects on the quality of the rest of your gto s restoration. Apr 16, 2015 an engine restoration for a pedigree tripower, ram air iv, judge, or other rare gto is well deserved. So, as part of this 66 gto s restoration, were making the inside shiny, too. Restoration manager cloudbased software for the restoration. The national recognition we receive for the quality work we do makes all the difference. Instead of sending out components to various vendors all over the country, send us your entire dash for a complete turnkey restoration. Shop top flight automotives full collection of pontiac dashboard assembly. Get the best deals on dash parts for pontiac gto when you shop the largest online selection at. That is why we have engineered our restoration management software platform to be as mobile as they are. Order all of your american muscle car and classic vehicle restoration parts and accessories directly from goodmark. The pontiac gto air conditioning features a flat firewall for a clean look, air conditioning louvers are in dash. The previous owner upgraded it to a 400ci engine from a 67, but it appears. Unfollow 1966 gto gauges to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. These are the steps i took when restoring my tempest dash, i believe its a 67 but this apply s to many others.
Restoring a 1966 pontiac gtos dash high performance. Rainer, im not sure how big of a piece youre talking about. Put your vehicle back in top shape and replace your chipped, scratched, dinged, or otherwise damaged auto body parts with the high quality and affordable price of sherman. Jun 23, 2015 ive been thinking about replacing the dash pad in my 67 gto. Mar 02, 2018 hi everyone i new here and am looking for some help. How to remove front door panel 64 66 pontiac gto duration.
Most auto upholstery shops repair vehicle dashboards by either installing a replacement dash pad or covering the old one in new foam and vinyl. Not only did the top vinyl surfaces crack but the front face also usually suffers the same fate. Let the mechanic that takes care of your suv do what he does best. Restoring a 1966 pontiac gtos dash dashing renewal. Max performance is your new and only source for late model pontiac parts. The good news is that this is one portion of the restoration that you. Dump the 421 and find a 389 with triple twobarrel carburetors that fits your gto. Repair dashboards with vacuum forming the hog ring. The tempest, le mans and gto were fitted with a dash fascia just about as large as some banana republics.
Buy 2 cans of coke, pull the spark plugs, then using a transmission funnel, pour 1 can of coke equally into 4 cylinders on one bank and repeat on the other bank. Pontiac dashboard assembly top flight top flight automotive. Stripping down and cleaning the old dash bezel and gauge cluster, and then assembling the dakota digital vhx gauge pack. Pontiac gto, lemans, tempest, firebird, trans am, bonneville, grand prix, catalina, gto parts, restoration, reproduction parts, ram air, engine, hinges, bumpers. With the help of capterra, learn about dash, its features, pricing information, popular comparisons.
Vintage dash parts for 1966 pontiac gto for sale ebay. Keep your restoration business up and running in the event of a weatherrelated disaster. Classic car dashes reproduction vintage dash pads top. Mar 02, 2017 in 2004 it was restored by the creative workshop in florida where its then owner brought it back to staten island. At andys auto sport, we have a huge variety of pontiac gto dash panels to ensure that you have every dash panel option available to you. If your pontiac is equipped with air conditioning you must drop the large plastic dusting under the dash.
Our client has contracted precision restorations to finish the restoration on his beautiful example of a 1966 pontiac gto. Restoration, accessories, genuine nos gm and performance parts. Dash, the ultimate management system for the restoration contracting industry, is the most advanced online management software in the. Please allow additional shipping time for custom colors. Even as destroyed as this, just dashes can return a concours quality restoration. But theres also nothing quite like jumping into a shiny old car and staring into a 40yearold, dirty, and decaying dash. It identifies the car as a coupe, fourdoor sedan or convertible.
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Mid 2016 we started using dash restoration management software and there was no. Your newly rebuilt engine is just about ready to fire. I bought a new dash pad and carpet kit, but then the dash itself really stood out as needing to be replaced. Dash was created and developed by those who know the restoration industry. I have a 66 gto, with power steering, no ac or air pump the car is a recent acquisition. The previous owner upgraded it to a 400ci engine from a 67, but it appears that he used the brackets from the 389 on this engine. They look factory stamped but just dont seem right to bee left this way. Dash pad install 1964 1965 lemans, gto, tempest episode 168 autorestomod. I know that for a 66 67 chevelle, the speedo bezel is available as a reproduction part. Finding a new or replacement in the right color and for a price i could afford was impossible. If you have an engine that is seized and wont turn over. Npd sources the highest quality gto interior parts in the industry with the widest selection available.
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