Looks great. I have a ‘71 LS5 with SS gauges that I’m doing a frame-off stock restoration on. I did the same process on mine and am pretty happy with how it came out. I see someone commented about the turn signal, brake light, and high-beams circles being kept black vs chrome. Not a lot of people realize that detail and it’s definitely not self-evident but it’s one of those things that sets certain cars apart from the rest. I’ve used several of your videos to assist me in my own car’s restoration. Thanks for posting!
That detail really brings the dash to life, doesn't it? You said something about it not being perfect, little secret, it wasn't perfect from the factory either. Looks great though. Merry christmas!
Chris Craft 1970 dash has no seat belt warning light and is not silver accented arnd those 4 small circles also gm chromed the dash from the factory and than painted it black but silver flake is fine the repro dashes they sell are wrong there correct for 71 72 but not 70 i see u put all that hard work in ur car i too am currently doing my 70 also 1970 has its own head lightswitch handle ciggerette lighter and radio knobs
Dash looks great. Thanks for the video. One question, I thought the 4 small holes (turn signals, high beam indicator and brake light) around speedometer weren’t outlined in silver??
I always enjoy your videos but do you have a trick to restore the area around where the radio knobs go that everyone used to grind off to put in an oversized modern-at-the-time radio? I think probably several people have run into this problem and would like seeing any ideas.Thanks for your help and keep on rebuilding
@@chriscraft77022 Thanks for the info but I was planning to install a period correct radio mostly for looks but my plans may change and go modern My son has a 72 chevelle and I am doing a 70 SS and a 71 Heavy Chevy Thanks again
I was too at first but that modern old style radio is legit and they lowered it like $180. It was $300 for a long time.. no repairs I know that’s why I saved that good radio hole dash .. I’ve had it for 18 years
I'm restoring a 70, elcamino...... what do you think about this silver rubbing off while cleaning the dash for let's just say on a regular basis and a show? in your opinion do you think that it might rub off with the chemicals in cleaning supplies? not knocking you at all, just curious of the longevity as I go through a similar build right now and don't wanna get caught with my pants down later, your thoughts are greatly appreciated since you've done this and I haven't. oh! hey! merry Christmas to you and your family Chris craft😆👍
Looks great. I have a ‘71 LS5 with SS gauges that I’m doing a frame-off stock restoration on. I did the same process on mine and am pretty happy with how it came out. I see someone commented about the turn signal, brake light, and high-beams circles being kept black vs chrome. Not a lot of people realize that detail and it’s definitely not self-evident but it’s one of those things that sets certain cars apart from the rest.
I’ve used several of your videos to assist me in my own car’s restoration. Thanks for posting!
One other picky detail...The words “washer wiper” above the wiper switch are supposed to be leafed as well if I’m not mistaken.
The word “lighter” above the cigarette lighter should be leafed too.
Perfect - thanks. I just did the same on a 1969 Buick Le Saber. Makes a world of difference. Thanks a lot for making this video!
That detail really brings the dash to life, doesn't it? You said something about it not being perfect, little secret, it wasn't perfect from the factory either. Looks great though. Merry christmas!
Muchas gracias amigo desde mexico me has ayudado mucho tengo un malibu 70 sigo tus consejos amigo
Good job just one mistake a true 1970 chevelle dash does not have a accent around the 4 small circles around the center spedo they remain black
ill go look at my friends unrestored LS6 70 tomorrow..... i didnt know that ...
Chris Craft 1970 dash has no seat belt warning light and is not silver accented arnd those 4 small circles also gm chromed the dash from the factory and than painted it black but silver flake is fine the repro dashes they sell are wrong there correct for 71 72 but not 70 i see u put all that hard work in ur car i too am currently doing my 70 also 1970 has its own head lightswitch handle ciggerette lighter and radio knobs
ok you were right.. im gonna make them black again.. thanks for the info
Nice job, I like that look, I got jar of silver paint and use a British which works good for me.
Great videos I'm restoring a 1970 buick skylark and your tips are greatly appreciated ps. just ordered a silver leafing pen lol
Looks great! I was hoping you'd mess up at some point so you could show us how to clean it up if it gets somewhere wrong.
Dash looks great. Thanks for the video. One question, I thought the 4 small holes (turn signals, high beam indicator and brake light) around speedometer weren’t outlined in silver??
yes… I messed up
Chris great job on the videos extremely helpful. Restoring '72 chevelle.
How's the chevelle build going?
Was wondering how I was going to fix mine. Looks good, thanks for the tip and keep up the good work.
Steady hand. Good job!
what type of paint and what color black did you paint the dash with
Applause, well done sir.
What brand paint do you use
Great job man
Thanks for sharing
Keep up with the great work
Love the video I have been looking for this thanks a lot
I did the same thing. Looks awesome
I used isopropyl alcohol to clean the parts and used the same exact silver paint pen. Works great and looks great
nice job!
hello.looks very good .chris what is the product you used?? your doing every thing very well ! thx!
Hey Chris great job on the dash! Do you have anymore restored bezels like this for sale?
I always enjoy your videos but do you have a trick to restore the area around where the radio knobs go that everyone used to grind off to put in an oversized modern-at-the-time radio? I think probably several people have run into this problem and would like seeing any ideas.Thanks for your help and keep on rebuilding
those retro sound new radios have tabs so if your holes are cut out... the radio doesn’t use the factory holes to mount... check them out
@@chriscraft77022 Thanks for the info but I was planning to install a period correct radio mostly for looks but my plans may change and go modern My son has a 72 chevelle and I am doing a 70 SS and a 71 Heavy Chevy Thanks again
I was too at first but that modern old style radio is legit and they lowered it like $180. It was $300 for a long time.. no repairs I know that’s why I saved that good radio hole dash .. I’ve had it for 18 years
I'm restoring a 70, elcamino...... what do you think about this silver rubbing off while cleaning the dash for let's just say on a regular basis and a show? in your opinion do you think that it might rub off with the chemicals in cleaning supplies? not knocking you at all, just curious of the longevity as I go through a similar build right now and don't wanna get caught with my pants down later, your thoughts are greatly appreciated since you've done this and I haven't. oh! hey! merry Christmas to you and your family Chris craft😆👍
buy a new one.. in your situation... ive been building cars for 10 years.. you learn how to clean what you restore...
Chris Craft , thank you sir
most excellent sir........where to get it?
+Dan Baldwin ebay
Did you paint the dash black? looks new what did you use ?Thanks
I use dupli color vinyl paint gloss black
@@chriscraft77022 Cool, are you still painting them for $75?
Did you paint the dash black?
yes, I have a video on it
where did you buy the paint pen at?
Ware can 1 buy the paint
What's the name of that marker and where do you buy it?
i got it from ebay... they dont sell it anywhere.. just look up silver leaf paint pen... its a krylon... 6.99 ish.. sorry, i bought it a long time ago
Chris Craft That'll work. Thank you