Topic: 67 floor console storage compartment rear panel

[socalgt]

Was the rear panel that the light clips on just snapped in place at the factory or glued in?

[67gtasanjose]

On the few examples I have found stil intact, the protruding "tabs" appeared to be melted with heat (like a soldering iron of sorts was used)

[ruppstang]

On the few examples I have found stil intact, the protruding "tabs" appeared to be melted with heat (like a soldering iron of sorts was used)

+1 Marty

[WT8095]

On the few examples I have found stil intact, the protruding "tabs" appeared to be melted with heat (like a soldering iron of sorts was used)

The process is called "heat staking".

[67gta289]

Dave,

I never thought a post here would provide an idea for what to do for dinner!  Steak heating it will be...

John

[67gtasanjose]

Dave,

I never thought a post here would provide an idea for what to do for dinner!  Steak heating it will be...

John

PERFECT "T"-bones last night grilled alongside foil wrapped redskin taters and corn! MMMMMmmmmmmmmmmm! (oh my goodness, they were GREAT!)
The dang steak was so big, I even had to turn down what the wife couldn't eat! 

[socalgt]

How was the inside of the storage compartment finished....can't tell if the black used was the PO's idea...(almost looks like a texture of some type)

[67gtasanjose]

"flocked"

Kinda velvety surface like a jewelry box lining, always black no matter what interior color. I bought mine here: http://www.flockit.com/index.php/

You mostly need just the adhesive & rayon fibers
They sell a duster called the Mini-Flocker but it really isn't needed IMHO

[J_Speegle]

"flocked"

Kinda velvety surface like a jewelry box lining, always black no matter what interior color. I bought mine here: http://www.flockit.com/index.php/

You mostly need just the adhesive & rayon fibers
They sell a duster called the Mini-Flocker but it really isn't needed IMHO

Recall a couple of car owners locally that "painted" their cars with that stuff back in the 60's

[socalgt]

They make so many types of textured paints now, I'll look for one that looks similar to the factory finish.  Some of the original finish remains and it is, as you say, kind of a velvet texture finish.

                                                                                    Thanks.

[WT8095]

I never thought a post here would provide an idea for what to do for dinner!  Steak heating it will be...

I think there's a forum rule that you have to bring enough for everyone... 

[jwc66k]

I think there's a forum rule that you have to bring enough for everyone... 

Bring your own steak. I'll supply a round of CRW (Cheap Red Wine).
Chef Jim

[jwc66k]

How was the inside of the storage compartment finished....can't tell if the black used was the PO's idea...(almost looks like a texture of some type)

It's black flocking. After masking, I put a thin layer (thin with some thinner) of flat black paint then "shake" in some black flocking. I tried rattle can flat black but it dries too fast. Un-thinned flat black takes too long to dry.
Jim

[67gtasanjose]

They make so many types of textured paints now, I'll look for one that looks similar to the factory finish.  Some of the original finish remains and it is, as you say, kind of a velvet texture finish.

                                                                                    Thanks.

Textured paint? Why try something that won't even come close? This process is really simple and not very expensive either...like "flourig a cake pan" easy. (did I just make a refference to dessert now  )  Just clean the "cake pan" first  (remove old flocking) with a paint thinner , a rag & some good old fashioned elbow grease.

[socalgt]

It turns out the PO had allowed parchment overspray to partially cover the compartment.  The original "flocking" finish was still there, so I sprayed a light dust coat of flat black over it and it looks and feels close to original.  Thanks for  the information