restored 1968 ash tray

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A heads up to my fellow builders
Beware Uro tie rod ends
on the left is a factory one on the right is a new uro one
not only did the uro not have any lube in it . It was so stiff that even when put in a vise it was all most impossible to move........

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So now the steering , suspension and brakes from the dashboard forward are complete and torqued..........

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i hung the front fender on with 2 screws just to see...................

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Hi Guys, "Absolutely stunning restoration! The attention to detail is remarkable, bringing the 1968 ashtray back to life. It's a beautiful blend of nostalgia and craftsmanship. Well done."

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The mouse hole.....

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Time to build the dash board.
Also refinish the Targa specific under dash suport....

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mock up of dash trim
the lower piece is out of the dash kit (i Have the whole kit) .... I have to decide if I want to sand them out with 180# and take them thru the polishing sequence
none of the pieces are attached, just the pins hanging in the holes and upper pieces are from original (not to be used)
The glove box and ash tray opens and closes perfectly with very good gaps all thru-out

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Here is the lower dash knee bump being readied for skin
And the lower Targa specific support piece being wrapped in Perlon

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Targa under dash support bar covered and trimmed

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Targa under dash support bar installed

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I had the pieces chromed and some clear zinc
still looking or Elephant Hide to finnish it up........... for Elephant Hide to finnish it up...........

I have ordered some of this and will see how it compares to my Elephant seats....

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that looks very nice
do you believe it exist in red?

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Only this Red

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the grain looks good
if I go with red it will have to be a darker tone
more likely I will be going black
I have 3 X(1/2 hides) of beautiful black
what i will probably do is use the black (if i can get yardage of it) on the door pannels and seat inserts (tuck and roll)
the rest will be done it black leatyer.
That is very nice find
enjoy
bob

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meanwhile............. back to the building of the dash board...