Thanks! I was a little apprehensive about using dye on a brand new dash pad but my original was just terrible. The new one was black and I ordered the one that was produced using original Ford tooling. One thing to note - there was a ton of silicone mold release on the new dash and all of that has to be removed for the dye to work. I used naphtha and probably cleaned it 8 times using clean towels each time. Use a piece of painters tape and if the tape doesn't stick to the dash, continue cleaning. Here is the new dash before the dye compared to my original. No sign of the black dash after the dye job - coverage was great. I used about 5 light coats allowing each to dry. Take the spray nozzle out of the can periodically while spraying to clean it or it will start spitting!
Yep, back in the day we would see both on engines. Those engine tags bring a premium today.
That car looks familiar, does it have MCA shows history?
Where did you find the light that’s the hard part
I don’t believe so. I bought the car last January. It had been in storage in New Mexico (Bellen) since 2010 so it has been off the radar for some time.
I got the light from a member here (87fox72mach). He had found a parts car with a ton of great options so I snagged this light and harness from him.
Looks great, nice job! And you saved a ton, sweet.
Thanks! I’ve been forced into using the dye since avocado colored replacement parts just don’t exist. I finally found the correct color dye for the avocado interior pieces. Prep is the key to getting the dye to work.
You would win that wager! The wheel came out much better than I expected. Lots of patience and sanding required. I’ll be putting it on the car tomorrow. Can’t wait!
I didn’t have any separation areas on the pad. It may look that way on the photo of the black pad before I dyed it but I think that must have been a product of the light/ shadow in the garage. The black pad was in surprisingly good shape.
We can’t wait to see it in the car either. Lets go!
