If you read my
write-up on the refurbishing of my 67 Crown on the IML site, I gave a step by
step procedure for replacing the wood, along with the stain and glue materials and
tools I used. I have enough of the walnut left over to do another car –
I’d hate to break up the whole batch, but if someone wants to take enough
to do a whole car (67 4 door Crown), contact me off list and we’ll work
something out. Or, you can go to a hardwood dealer in your nearest large city
and buy a whole 8 foot sheet of the wood – that’s what I did. I
think you can use the pictures on the IML site to compare the wood in my car to
yours to make sure it is the same, but I think it is. Since I’m color
blind, it would be best if you compare it yourself. Go to the “imperial
by year” page, and click on DickB’s 67.
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Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008
7:05 PM
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Subject: Re: IML: Wood Grain On
Glove Compartment
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...
'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 -----
Sent: Thursday, February
28, 2008 8:32 PM
Subject: IML: Wood Grain On
Glove Compartment
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!!!!!
