Looking to have my aluminum pieces refinished. Where is the best place to send them? I do not think the old data is available.
Thanks,
Greek
Quote from: greekz on January 24, 2018, 04:14:12 PM
Looking to have my aluminum pieces refinished. Where is the best place to send them? I do not think the old data is available.
Thanks,
Greek
I would not waste the time or money. I have yet to see some refinished that didn't look like they were. I think you will be disappointed . I think you would be better served by using the Burton reproduced alternative. Those typically look closer to original then a refinished panel. Just my opinion others may have different.
While looking for some other parts on the net. I found a company called Classic auto reproductions.com They have brushed aluminum pieces for the 67 deluxe interior. I was going to look at prior post to see if anyone had used their products and could give feedback on the quality and finish, can't do that now. Has anyone had any experience with Classic Auto Reproduction Brushed Aluminum interior pieces ?
While on this subject, are all reproduced deluxe padded door panels created equally or is one better than the others?
I would not waste the time or money. I have yet to see some refinished that didn't look like they were. I think you will be disappointed . I think you would be better served by using the Burton reproduced alternative. Those typically look closer to original then a refinished panel. Just my opinion others may have different.
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Would you say Burton reproductions are better than reproduction panels from the late 1980's?
Quote from: greekz on January 24, 2018, 11:56:43 PM
I would not waste the time or money. I have yet to see some refinished that didn't look like they were. I think you will be disappointed . I think you would be better served by using the Burton reproduced alternative. Those typically look closer to original then a refinished panel. Just my opinion others may have different.
Would you say Burton reproductions are better than reproduction panels from the late 1980's?
[/quote]The only ones I can think of from the late 80's time period was "Mr G's" and yes anything on the market today is better then those rough panels that looked like they were finished by rubbing on a concrete sidewalk back then . The Burton ones are sold with the steel backing with the bend over tabs to work in the original panels . They are better then some of the ones that came on the Ford service gauge bezels . They sell the door panels also . There are others that are nice too but I have had good luck with the Burton. For those reading whenever you buy the panels regardless of which you buy you can't get by with just buying one like a gauge bezel and not the others. You have to buy all across the dash otherwise they will not match. It is easy to distinguish the difference between a change in brush finish. You can get by with not doing the door inserts if you don't need to because they are not next to the dash . The dash pieces on the other hand are butted up to each other and it is easy to see any difference between them.
To get a complete set, do you buy from Burton directly?
They seem to run a store on eBay if it is the same burton.
Thanks, Bob, that helps a lot.
Quote from: 2112 on January 25, 2018, 03:02:53 AM
To get a complete set, do you buy from Burton directly?
They seem to run a store on eBay if it is the same burton.
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Good question,
Quote from: 2112 on January 25, 2018, 03:02:53 AM
To get a complete set, do you buy from Burton directly?
They seem to run a store on eBay if it is the same burton.
I have always bought direct. I think some of the high profile Mustang vendors sell them also but you would have to ask.
Seems they prefer Facebook and eBay
https://www.facebook.com/Burtonantiqueautoparts
http://www.burtonantiqueautoparts.com
For the deluxe door panels (not the brushed pieces) would other agree TMI are the best ones?
I bought my brushed aluminum dash from Burton's and was happy with them. The only complaint I had was around the blinkers and the high beam light indicator, they did not have the raised chrome piece that surrounds these like the originals have. They may do this know but I am not sure. Otherwise, they are nice.
Quote from: stangman39 on January 26, 2018, 08:05:07 AM
For the deluxe door panels (not the brushed pieces) would other agree TMI are the best ones?
I can't find the correct panel for our car with their upgraded backing
Quote from: Fast Fords on January 26, 2018, 10:33:54 AM
I bought my brushed aluminum dash from Burton's and was happy with them. The only complaint I had was around the blinkers and the high beam light indicator, they did not have the raised chrome piece that surrounds these like the originals have. They may do this know but I am not sure. Otherwise, they are nice.
The brushed panel does not have the edge. It is the plastic chrome panel that has the edge. I knew they had a problem at one time where they were making the triangle cut out too small and covering the raised edge on the dash bezel. The cut out is supposed to be large enough to fit over the raised edge letting it protrude out from under the panel. I have reports that this has been taken care of .If it hasn't bring it to their attenion so they can make it right. This raised edge or lip protruding through the brush panel is a detail well look for in concours judging.
Quote from: Fast Fords on January 26, 2018, 10:33:54 AM
I bought my brushed aluminum dash from Burton's and was happy with them. The only complaint I had was around the blinkers and the high beam light indicator, they did not have the raised chrome piece that surrounds these like the originals have. They may do this know but I am not sure. Otherwise, they are nice.
The brushed panel does not have the edge. It is the plastic chrome panel that has the edge. I knew they had a problem at one time where they were making the triangle cut out too small and covering the raised edge on the dash bezel. The cut out is supposed to be large enough to fit over the raised edge letting it protrude out from under the panel. I have reports that this has been taken care of .If it hasn't bring it to their attention so they can make it right. This raised edge or lip protruding through the brush panel is a detail well look for in concours judging.
Just as a comment for those looking at the Burton brushed aluminum door panels. They make only one version as far as I know, the later version. I know at one time a few years ago they were considering making the earlier version, but I have not seen it. Others on the forum may know more. For what it is worth, I have them on my car and they look good and fit perfectly.
Jim
Quote from: jim mac on January 26, 2018, 01:33:16 PM
Just as a comment for those looking at the Burton brushed aluminum door panels. They make only one version as far as I know, the later version. I know at one time a few years ago they were considering making the earlier version, but I have not seen it. Others on the forum may know more. For what it is worth, I have them on my car and they look good and fit perfectly.
Jim
+1. As far as I know they haven't made up the early panels .Maybe if enough people committed to buying a pair they would.
Since I am in need of redoing my interior where is the so called cutoff for early or late I'm car 1189... Thanks
Quote from: 2112 on January 26, 2018, 12:53:03 AM
Seems they prefer Facebook and eBay
https://www.facebook.com/Burtonantiqueautoparts
http://www.burtonantiqueautoparts.com
Thanks for sharing! I believe this is where my dash restorer is getting the ancillary pieces for me after refinishing my original gauge dash (center strip and side dash pieces, as well as the door pieces). My understanding is that when you order all the pieces together (dash and door) they cut it all in succession from the same spool; which really makes for a nice visual transition as you pan across the interior, as well as a complete match across all.
Did the finish of their pieces change since around 2008? I ordered a set of brushed inserts back then and had to return them as they were so far off of originals. They were quite glossy, a darker shade and didn't have that sharp look of silver to them. Has anyone ever come across this? He was very good about returning though.
Randy
Quote from: rcgt350 on January 28, 2018, 09:49:25 AM
Did the finish of their pieces change since around 2008? I ordered a set of brushed inserts back then and had to return them as they were so far off of originals. They were quite glossy, a darker shade and didn't have that sharp look of silver to them. Has anyone ever come across this? He was very good about returning though.
Randy
I haven't experienced that problem or heard of anyone recently who has that has used them fortunatly. I have not seen anyone who reproduces these dash trim panels get the sheen 100%. The originals were Brite Dip anodized (different then regular anodizing) just like exterior aluminum trim (68 wheel lip molding, 66 1/4 windows) is done. All the repro panels I have seen use a different process (clear coat paint?) that is shinier then original.
JimMac is correct. If you have an early car, you are out of luck as the difference is where the forward edge is cut at the top corner.
Waiting for the early/late cut-off declaration. Would be good to know.
Quote from: roddster on January 29, 2018, 11:06:52 AM
JimMac is correct. If you have an early car, you are out of luck as the difference is where the forward edge is cut at the top corner.
Waiting for the early/late cut-off declaration. Would be good to know.
My best guess based on observations would be later Dec 66 and no later then end of Jan 67 .At least until more compelling evidence suggest otherwise.
Is it safe to say these are SJ Ford dates not SA as this would have been done by Ford?
PL
Quote from: lawrence on January 29, 2018, 12:43:38 PM
Is it safe to say these are SJ Ford dates not SA as this would have been done by Ford?
PL
Yes, San Jose
Does anyone Have picture of Early vs Late brushed Aluminum pieces for comparison. Mine is a 12/01/1966 production date from SJ. I will try to get it out of storage and post a picture soon.
Do the Burton door panels have the tabs already installed (I haven't taken one apart).
Do the Burton door panels have the tabs already installed (I haven't taken one apart).
Yes, they have the tabs just like original.
Quote from: motorhead428 on January 29, 2018, 06:05:22 PM
Does anyone Have picture of Early vs Late brushed Aluminum pieces for comparison. Mine is a 12/01/1966 production date from SJ. I will try to get it out of storage and post a picture soon.
Here is a comparison.
Well, I gave up trying to open the picture but from wha I can tell, the early version has a fancier design.
Common theme with the early cars.
sorry I've been under the weather the last couple days had to get to this photo I took (and Bob already posted) off another computer, but here it is with some pointers...
Quote from: JD on January 30, 2018, 08:29:46 PM
sorry I've been under the weather the last couple days had to get to this photo I took (and Bob already posted) off another computer, but here it is with some pointers...
Thanks for posting this!