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Re: Dash-panel - teak vs. veneered hardwood (TR6)?

To: Michael Noerregaard <ngaard@utxvms.cc.utexas.edu>
Subject: Re: Dash-panel - teak vs. veneered hardwood (TR6)?
From: Phil Ethier <ethier@freenet.msp.mn.us>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 1996 23:14:21 -0500 (CDT)
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
On Wed, 25 Sep 1996, Michael Noerregaard wrote:

> Well, I know that people on the list have talked about dash-panels for a TR6
> a while ago - but I was wondering if anybody has experience with both the
> 'solid teak replacements' (MOSS $230) as well as the 'hand-veneered hardwood
> on...plywood' (MOSS $200). Is the extra $30 worth it? Do they look
> different/darker/better/nicer/worse/.....?

In Loti, you need the plywood for the strength.  No joke.  I think plywood 
would be stronger and less prone to warpage than any natural wood.

Phil "just visiting from the lotus-cars list" Ethier

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