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Offline Hipo giddyup

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1967 1968 console automatic shift plate assembly
« on: April 05, 2017, 04:51:15 PM »
 I have a 68' automatic console I recently bought and I'm in the process of cleaning it up and getting it back together. My question pertains to the automatic shift plate. Has anyone repainted the white letters in the plate, the P,R,etc... Some of this "paint' looks to be gone and I'm trying to find out how to restore the letters to be presentable. If paint is the way to go, what type of paint would be recommended?? Thanks for a reply.
1967 Springtime Yellow Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Metuchen built, Nov. 17th 66'
1966 Sahara Beige Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, July 21st 66'
1964 1/2 Pagoda Green Coupe, 260 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, June 30th 64'
1966 GT350 Fastback clone, 289 HiPo, 725cfm Holley, 4spd, SanJose built, Nov 25th 65'

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Re: 1967 1968 console automatic shift plate assembly
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2017, 05:05:44 PM »
i have done the fusebox letters with a water based paint. laid it in & wiped off the excess. maybe something like this would work.
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Re: 1967 1968 console automatic shift plate assembly
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2017, 08:28:55 PM »
I have had success with Testors bright white. I paint the letters then wait a few minuets then wipe excess off with a paper towel dampened with paint thinner.
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Re: 1967 1968 console automatic shift plate assembly
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2017, 09:59:11 PM »
 Both are great ideas. I'll give it a try and post my results soon. This is what I'm dealing with ...
1967 Springtime Yellow Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Metuchen built, Nov. 17th 66'
1966 Sahara Beige Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, July 21st 66'
1964 1/2 Pagoda Green Coupe, 260 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, June 30th 64'
1966 GT350 Fastback clone, 289 HiPo, 725cfm Holley, 4spd, SanJose built, Nov 25th 65'

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Re: 1967 1968 console automatic shift plate assembly
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2017, 10:24:02 PM »
Might want to polish the lens before you repaint them

IF you do clean them well before you add the paint detail
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Re: 1967 1968 console automatic shift plate assembly
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2017, 10:43:33 PM »
Thanks again for the tips and advice. I'm pleased with the results.



Tried uploading this from my phone but it doesn't seem to be working??? Hopefully the pic is attached.
1967 Springtime Yellow Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Metuchen built, Nov. 17th 66'
1966 Sahara Beige Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, July 21st 66'
1964 1/2 Pagoda Green Coupe, 260 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, June 30th 64'
1966 GT350 Fastback clone, 289 HiPo, 725cfm Holley, 4spd, SanJose built, Nov 25th 65'

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Re: 1967 1968 console automatic shift plate assembly
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2017, 12:59:00 PM »
Looking good
John
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