Replacing wood over lay dash

[larry n]

I was looking at my 2003 interior and noticed that the plastic wood looking dash overlay that I put on the car years ago was looking dated. I was thinking of taking it off and buying a new overlay metal one that looks more like the metal thunderbird piece on the glove compartment. I started to look on eBay and didn't see any for sale. My questions are:

1. Any opinion on my getting a kit as to how it looks?
2. Anyone knows who sells this kit?
Thanks for those who respond.
Larry N

[carntz]

Thunderbird concepts used to sell one that was said to match, but very pricey. I have in the past asked sellers to send me a sample to of what they offer. If they are on the up and up they will do that even if the sale is through e Bay. Remember though, you are going to get samples of an overlay that is faux aluminum. Basically a brushed aluminum look plastic with a clear layer , much the same as your faux wood look dash kit.

[Lakebum]

You might check carid.com. They made a lot of aftermarket accessories for our retros, a quick search showed a few with metal finishes. Would suspect that a phone call would confirm they can still get them.. Good luck

[TommyT]

Larry be careful dealing with carid.com.In the past I had called and placed an order and specifically asked the operator was the item I was ordering in stock and was told yes it was in stock and I paid by card and within several days received a e-mail saying the item I ordered was no longer in stock and I could order another item or asked to have my money returned to my banking account which would take 6 to 7 days to show back up on my account.Left me a very unhappy camper to say the least !! Just a little heads up warning !!

[wcoates]

I've used a firm off of Ebay called American dash trim in Brooklyn. Easy to work with and sent many samples. 718-258-2300

[BLACK BEAUTY]

Bill..That's the same place I got my grey burl from. Mine seems to be holding up, maybe not as shiny ..

[RustyFrye]

Before purchasing new you may want to inquire about experiences removing the old. I vaguely recall this being a time consuming and unpleasant task.

[007Cruiser]

Another option would be a custom job by DavidA. LOL

[RetroGeorge]

Larry be careful dealing with carid.com. !!

Larry, I am ambivalent re. carid.com. I bought my burled walnut dash kit from Concepts. It was a great kit (more expensive than other vendors, but I liked dealing with Adam), but it did not include the piece that goes around the shifter. I found the piece I needed at carib.com. They charged me $50 for the one piece! I received it and it was the wrong piece, not set up for my "stick shift" option. I contacted them, and they told me that I got what I ordered. They sent me another piece and charged me full-price for it, so I ended up paying DOUBLE to get the piece I wanted. It may have been my fault, but they showed me no mercy. As long as I can find a part elsewhere, I will NOT us carib.com again. FWIW.

[larry n]

Thanks to all those who answered. I never thought of the potential problem of removing my old dash kit. I think 3M makes a removal spray for their tape to get rid of any residue on the dash.

[02LeeBird]

I purchased a Japanese Cherry Wood dash kit from the guys in Brooklyn years ago for my 02 Torch Red. Good quality product and good people to work with.