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Re: dash & head

To: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net, geo@ohio.net
Subject: Re: dash & head
From: jbonina@nectech.com
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 08:56:02 -0500
     I wouild also like to do this WITHOUT removing the dash. Do you 
     listers think this is possible, or is the dash removal too easy to do 
     with all the other benefits included such as maybe re-painting the 
     bezels, the ease of wood re-finishing on a bench versus inside a small 
     car, etc.
     
     FWIW, My mechanic broke the gear shift knob on my TR6 while working on 
     the car. It had 25 years of dirt, etc on it and the factory finish was 
     completely gone. Fortunatley, it split cleanly in 2 pieces when they 
     broke it. For shits and giggles, I glued it back together with wood 
     glue, sanded it clean with 200 grit sandpaper (being careful not to 
     remove the top bevel that holds the logo in) and have just finished my 
     2nd coat of high-gloss exterior spar varnish (with UV protectors) on 
     it. I plan of 6 coats of varnish to give it a really glossy, deep 
     finish. Between coats, I LIGHTLY sand with wet 400 grit paper. So far, 
     it looks gorgeous! 
     
     I would do the dash the same way.


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Subject: dash & head
Author:  geo@ohio.net at SMTP
Date:    2/26/98 10:22 PM


     
i would like to take off the flaky varnish on my dash and lightly sand the 
veneer then re-apply varnish any tips... heat chemicals or ? to help remove 
the old varnish?
     
will the stage 2 head from a later model spit fit the earlier model engines, 
the head with the 4 intakes on an engine that had only 2 intakes? inquiring 
semi mechanics want to know
     

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