Dash Repairs

["A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>]

Mel;

 Why don't you check out your local automotive upholsterers before you go to those other guys?

From what I remember a 59' Imperial only has a dash pad to deal with, and a fairly plain one at that. Once all of the grilles and vents are removed all that you really have is some vinyl and cardboard with some padding inbetween. With one of the later ones, aka. late 60's/ early seventies cars, the dash pads are molded and the dashes plastic so they are more complicated to fix.

 You might save yourself a fortune just by sending it to the upholsterer, along with the seats and door panels, rather then taking it to a specialty outfit. It is amazing what they can fix with some spray on contact cement and a little hand work.

Best Regards

Arran Foster

1954 Imperial Newport

Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.

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

From: Mel Wyshynski

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Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 1:33 PM

Subject: IML: Dash Repairs

As I stated previously I have a "challenge" facing me with respect to the dash on my '59 Lebaron. I see two possible sources for repairs, namely American Classic Restorations (Uxbridge, MA) and Just Dashes (Van Nuys, CA). Does anyone have any comments/recommendations regarding these two? Others?

Also can someone tell me what was originally embossed in the all leather seats (front and back). I have pictures showing two crowns on the backside of the rear seats (all the pictures appear consistent concerning the rear...the crowns are always there). The inconsistency is the front where some pictures show two crowns and some show none. The front seats presently in the car (which appear to be the originals) have none. Are there other details that will assure "close to" original replacement?

Thanks for your help.

Mel