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68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? #1735697 01/21/15 04:49 PM 01/21/15 04:49 PM
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68gtx OP enthusiast 6 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 355	What actually holds the inserts in place? It looks like just the stainless corner trim? The dash was some what apart when a got it. Also does the corner trim just screw into the A pillar trim? Any detailed pictures of a 68 GTX dash would be great. Thanks Larry J

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: 68gtx] #1735698 01/22/15 01:43 AM 01/22/15 01:43 AM
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5wndwcpe pro stock Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,528 Southeast PA	There is a little, tiny "T nut" that attaches to the small cutout on the dogleg. Problem is, most people bust that section when removing the piece. I've passed up many a used piece that was otherwise very nice due to this issue. 1968 GTX hardtop 1968 Sport Satellite Convertible 383/4spd 1933 Plymouth coupe 2002 Ram 2500 oil burner 4x4 2015 Grand Cherokee 2013 Challenger 1957 Chrysler Saratoga Man...I need a bigger freakin' garage.

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: 5wndwcpe] #1735699 01/22/15 03:28 AM 01/22/15 03:28 AM
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superwrench master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA	Quote: There is a little, tiny "T nut" that attaches to the small cutout on the dogleg. Problem is, most people bust that section when removing the piece. I've passed up many a used piece that was otherwise very nice due to this issue. ....What he said. And yes...the screw goes into the moulding. Kinda bizzare....but it works. I may have some spare T-nuts . I could look if you want...

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: superwrench] #1735700 01/22/15 09:53 AM 01/22/15 09:53 AM
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68gtx OP enthusiast 6 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 355	I see no t-nut on the dog leg? Anyone have picture? Superwrench if you have some spares i would be happy to purchase them. Thanks Larry J

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: 68gtx] #1735701 01/23/15 11:22 AM 01/23/15 11:22 AM
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68gtx OP enthusiast 6 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 355	I have set from ebay that are ok. Anyone ever had these restored.I heard 750$ is the going rate seems like a lot $$. Originals are hard to come by.Anyone else doing them besides Instrument specialties. They did my gauge cluster which is awesome.:) Thanks Larry J

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: 68gtx] #1735702 01/24/15 12:29 AM 01/24/15 12:29 AM
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5wndwcpe pro stock Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,528 Southeast PA	Mike is the only one doing them that I know of. The face is not nearly as important as the back. You can always polish out the scratches or sand it with 800 and clear over it. Keep in mind '68 and '69 are different and most people don't know which they have when they advertise them. The radio bezel is easier as the '69 has writing and the '68 does not. 1968 GTX hardtop 1968 Sport Satellite Convertible 383/4spd 1933 Plymouth coupe 2002 Ram 2500 oil burner 4x4 2015 Grand Cherokee 2013 Challenger 1957 Chrysler Saratoga Man...I need a bigger freakin' garage.

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: 5wndwcpe] #1735703 01/24/15 11:56 AM 01/24/15 11:56 AM
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68gtx OP enthusiast 6 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 355	I know the 68's are lighter than 69. Mine are 69's not 68 for sure. These are not easily found. I purchased as set from a vendor on Ebay. They look OK. He just does an overlay on top. Again they look OK but not done like the originals. If anyone has a set from a 68 GTX they what to part with let me know. Thanks Larry J

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: 68gtx] #1735704 01/25/15 05:58 PM 01/25/15 05:58 PM
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68gtx OP enthusiast 6 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 355	Anyone have a picture of how these attach? Thanks Larry J

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: 68gtx] #1735705 01/30/15 09:05 PM 01/30/15 09:05 PM
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68gtx OP enthusiast 6 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 355	Still looking for any pictures of how these attach to the dash? Thanks Larry J

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: 68gtx] #1735706 01/30/15 09:46 PM 01/30/15 09:46 PM
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herkamer pro stock Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,305 Lakewood, Colorado	Here's my Sport Satellite, with the upper trim removed. 8413092-DSC01175.JPG (69 downloads) Matt 69 Dart Swinger 340 83 W350, Megasquirted with 46RH Old news: 72 Demon street/race mobile Latest: 70 Duster backhalf car and even more

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: herkamer] #1735707 01/30/15 09:47 PM 01/30/15 09:47 PM
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herkamer pro stock Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,305 Lakewood, Colorado	2nd pic. The small Phillips screws are what holds it to the dash frame. This one is missing the screw up top. 8413094-DSC01176.JPG (39 downloads) Matt 69 Dart Swinger 340 83 W350, Megasquirted with 46RH Old news: 72 Demon street/race mobile Latest: 70 Duster backhalf car and even more

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: herkamer] #1735708 01/31/15 12:38 AM 01/31/15 12:38 AM
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68gtx OP enthusiast 6 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 355	Thanks so much for the pictures.

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: 68gtx] #1735709 01/31/15 12:37 PM 01/31/15 12:37 PM
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68gtx OP enthusiast 6 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 355	Has anyone tried to polish the fine scratches out of these inserts? If so what did you use and what level of success did you have? Mine have some very fine scratches I would like to try and remove. Thanks Larry J

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: herkamer] #1735710 01/31/15 02:44 PM 01/31/15 02:44 PM
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superwrench master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA	Quote: Here's my Sport Satellite, with the upper trim removed. ....You can see the little flat-headed T style mounting clip on the lower right of that Sport Satellite insert....I'm sure the left side has one as well.

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: superwrench] #1735711 02/04/15 01:06 PM 02/04/15 01:06 PM
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68gtx OP enthusiast 6 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 355	Looking for the fastener ( T-nut ) that holds the right lower part of the hockey stick. Anyone know where to find these? Thanks Larry J

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: 68gtx] #1735712 02/04/15 02:12 PM 02/04/15 02:12 PM
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superwrench master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA	Larry...I sent you a PM a few days ago...

Re: 68 GTX Woodgrain Inserts ? [Re: superwrench] #1735713 02/04/15 04:31 PM 02/04/15 04:31 PM
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68gtx OP enthusiast 6 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 355	Superwrench you have PM sorry I have not checked mine in a while. Thanks Larry J

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