Topic: 68 wood grain applique

[ruppstang]

I received a deduction on our 68 GT350 because the wood grain applique had shrunk back from the edge of the panel. Today I decided to replace it. I had a new set of dash pieces, so I removed the old applique. I thought I would test fit the new applique and I am glad I did the new piece was 1/4 of an inch short. It was shorter than the one I removed. Luckly, I had a bulk piece that was large enough to cut one from. It was a tedious job but came out well. If you need to do this, do not waste your money on the kit.   

[jwc66k]

"Bought from/made by" information may help others. Years back, I had a similar "fit" problem on a 65-66 console. The seller made good.
Jim

[Bob Gaines]

I received a deduction on our 68 GT350 because the wood grain applique had shrunk back from the edge of the panel. Today I decided to replace it. I had a new set of dash pieces, so I removed the old applique. I thought I would test fit the new applique and I am glad I did the new piece was 1/4 of an inch short. It was shorter than the one I removed. Luckly, I had a bulk piece that was large enough to cut one from. It was a tedious job but came out well. If you need to do this, do not waste your money on the kit.

Just be sure all of the grain pieces match . Sometimes when using material from a different batch etc. there can be a distinct tell tale difference between them . You don't want to fix one problem and then be surprised when another is discovered in your case by the judges.

[67gtasanjose]

I received a deduction on our 68 GT350 because the wood grain applique had shrunk back from the edge of the panel. Today I decided to replace it. I had a new set of dash pieces, so I removed the old applique. I thought I would test fit the new applique and I am glad I did the new piece was 1/4 of an inch short. It was shorter than the one I removed. Luckly, I had a bulk piece that was large enough to cut one from. It was a tedious job but came out well. If you need to do this, do not waste your money on the kit.

Are we able to request our judging sheets already? I thought we had to wait two weeks?

[ruppstang]

Are we able to request our judging sheets already? I thought we had to wait two weeks?

Yes you can. Since we scan and email the sheets out the MCA office manager carries a thumb drive home and can start sending them out as soon as she gets back to the office. This has been very helpful when there is only 30 days between shows.