Topic: Package Tray Replacement, OE vs. Reproduction 65 to 68?

[67gtasanjose]

My original package tray was cut for speakers and needs replaced. I ordered the replacement Fiber Board (NPD 2014 pg. 44,  #46656-1a) and first one arrived damaged. (scratched/scraped when packaging it I believe) They sent another in BETTER condition, but also showing some handling issues. When compared to the Original, the patterning of the panel is off, I think quite noticably. I painted it this morning (black) first with a gloss and the scratches seemed to magnify themselves, so I switched to a semi-gloss satin finish.

I am somewhat dissapointed in the finish on this. Mostly, the scratches/scrapes in the board itself, but also the pattern being off.

Has anybody had better luck with another supplier/product? This didn't cost enough to worry about the money end, I just wish it looked better than this when painted.

Richard

[CharlesTurner]

NOS isn't too terrible to find, you can dye it any color.  The repro are quite a bit off in this area.

[67gtasanjose]

NOS isn't too terrible to find, you can dye it any color.  The repro are quite a bit off in this area.

OK, NOS

WANTED: One NOS package tray for 1st generation Coupe, any color or a good condition USED.

Richard

[ruppstang]

I found a sheet of 1/8 hardboard with the correct pattern and cut my own.
Pretty easy.

[drummingrocks]

The repro are quite a bit off in this area.

Can someone post pictures of an original?  I'd like to see the difference.

[Brian Conway]

     This package tray, with speaker holes, is from a 66 SJ car.  The upper piece of  ' tempered 1/4" Masonite ' is from Home Depot and is about 10-15 years old.  The textures are different the masonite appears as a diamond pattern and the OE as a tighter woven pattern.  Brian