C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

[Bob S.]

I am getting close to intalling the dash pad in my 59 and am looking for a source for the SS trim that borders the dash insert. I know they are hard to come by and none of the usual aftermarket suppliers have them. Does anyone have a source I can try?
Thanks, Sully

[Richard T.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

It's easier to just buy a used insert assembly and restore it. Used ones generally don't bring that much on e bay. Finding the stainless trim is near impossible. Rich

[Bob S.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

Thnaks Rich. I just went to ebay but at this point what they have is Corvette Central which, of course, has no trim but I will keep looking. If anyone else has any other ideas where to look I would appreciate the iinfo. Sully

[David L.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

Bob,

If you know anyone attending the NCRS Winter Regional
in Florida in a couple of weeks, maybe they could find one.
I plan to attend and would be willing to help out.

David

[Bob S.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

Thanks David. I'll send you a private message.
Sully

[Jerry W.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

Bob....You might want to check out "cove replacement" below.

http://rarecorvettes.com/RARE/HowTo.html

[Bob S.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

Jerry,
I looked at the site but didn't see "cove replacements." Is it under another article?
Sully

[Jerry W.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

Bob..... http://rarecorvettes.com/RARE/COVE.html

the article doesn't indicate a source for ss trim....but in detail deals with using existing trim

[Bob S.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

I was just looking at the R.A.R.E. website and there is a lot of good info there. It also looks like he could be a source. I will call him in the morning.
Thanks for the site. Sully

[David L.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

Question ..... is the insert SS the same for '58 through '62?
All my reference materials are in Maine and I'm here in frigid central Florida.

David

[Doug F.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

the only difference between 58 and 62 was the method of attaching the stainless, soldered / braised vs spot welded

[David L.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

Thanks, Doug. What would be the method for a '59?

David

[Doug F.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

all of the 59's i've ever done were the soldered / braised variety

[David L.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

Thanks, Doug. I'll add this info to my saved folder.

David

[Dennis C.]

Re: C1 Dash Insert SS Trim

I believe there is also a difference in the backing plate for the later years. I just finished restoring one for my '61 and I needed to obtain a backing plate and stainless trim.

The backing plate for the later years utilized 3 mounting studs and the earlier ones only had 2.

Dennis