Re: IML: Wood Grain On Glove Compartment

["Greg and Russell" <65luxuryliner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It is Claro Walnut.  Not sure if you will find it veneer form on Ebay or the Net but it's worth a try.  I recently restored (replaced is a better way of putting it) the Brazilian Rosewood in my '68 Eldorado.  If you've never worked with veneer, write me off list and I can walk you through the steps.  It's not brain surgery but there are some pitfalls to be aware of.  I can also send you some photos of the finished panels.  I'm very pleased with how they turned out.  I got my veneer from Ebay...

 

Greg McDonnell

'65 Crown convertible (I refinished the original walnut panels on this car and they turned out much better than I ever thought they would)

----- Original Message -----

From: Richard Porter Jr.

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Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:32 PM

Subject: IML: Wood Grain On Glove Compartment

Club Members,

  Does anyone have an idea on what kind of wood is on the glove compartment of my 1966

Chrysler Imperial.  It's faded and peeling.  Is there a vendor to use to replace it, or do I buy whatever kind of wood grain it is and install it myself.  Curious!!!!!