HOTROD1962
10-07-2003, 08:32:00 PM
Looking for the clear cover lens and black backing that surrounds the heater control levers in the dash. Anyone know where to get them, or do I just make a new black backing for it and forget the lens? It is not too bad, but scratched. Also, looking for the lower left and right dash heater vent assembly (non-A/C) with the directional fins. Any ideas? Thanks
camaro73lt
10-08-2003, 03:30:00 PM
HotRod: I polished up my lens with clear plastic polish (Meguiars) and made a new black backing from the glossy black cover of a spiral notebook purchased at Staples. The kind with the cardboard cover in different colors; cost a buck or two. Find one with a nice glossy finish, right hardness of cardboard and you got it. Used an Xacto knife to cut it out from my old one. If you need a template, let me know I could scan, fax or mail. Good Luck.
HOTROD1962
10-11-2003, 04:26:00 PM
Thank you camaro73LT. Looks like I will be going to Staples, and also looking for some Meguirs. It is guys like you who keep us going.
73LT
10-13-2003, 01:14:00 AM
I made a new clear lens using 1/8 lexan cut on a milling machine. The a square file was used to finish the corners. The back ground was made by painting a .010 styrene sheet semi gloss black. White dry transfer letters were then applied to the black background. The results look good.
1974Z28
10-13-2003, 10:02:00 PM
Be careful using the polish on the backside of the lens it will remove the white lettering.