3000cc Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Where is the best place to get a new walnut burr dash - any recommendations? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 I can recommend without qualification Prestige Autowood in California. No website, but you can find him by searching the name. Randy Keller is the proprietor and his work is second to none. You may have to wait a while as they're made to order in small batches. If pressed he will send you veneer samples to choose from. So far he only does gloss finishes. Supplied with hinges and painted brown on the edges and back per original, except glossy. Superb I've got one in African Rosewood on a car I acquired in 2002. The dash was installed ~ 16 years ago and is flawless today. My concourse car has a unique veneer which used the last of his stock of a golden, patterned wood called Monganui, if I recall. Once it makes its debut officially I will circulate a photo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny250 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Where is the best place to get a new walnut burr dash - any recommendations? Most traders seem to offer them, but try Chapman & Cliff http://www.chapmanandcliff.co.uk for some really nice ones.... I saw them at Stoneleigh....they don't list them on their website but they do have them in their printed list....... or they will reveneer your old one......or teach you how to do it yourself! john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 [ My concourse car has a unique veneer which used the last of his stock of a golden, patterned wood called Monganui, if I recall. Once it makes its debut officially I will circulate a photo Hi Tom, I've never been a "rivet counter" myself but I thought concours cars were supposed to be "as manufactured"! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Where is the best place to get a new walnut burr dash - any recommendations? As is always the case, it depends on where you are and how much you want to spend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 But it's a TR6, a sportscar . . . So why does it need a slab of timber decoration ? Does a wood dash make the car go faster, stop quicker, handle better ? If not, it makes good kindling . . . TR2, 3, 4 managed without superfluous timber - come to that, so did the Wedge. Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp25616 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 But it's a TR6, a sportscar . . . So why does it need a slab of timber decoration ? Does a wood dash make the car go faster, stop quicker, handle better ? If not, it makes good kindling . . . TR2, 3, 4 managed without superfluous timber - come to that, so did the Wedge. Cheers, Alec Yeah Alec and none of them looked as good either---sorry!!!! Alan X755 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Crawley Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) A storage disaster ruined the lacquer on my lovingly refurbished original & a further strip & refinish job was impossible. I bought a new Burr Walnut job from Moss & wasn’t expecting too much but was pleasantly surprised by the quality (better than the original). It may not be in the same league as those using hand matched veneers & lacquer build up around the instrument holes did need easing out before the gauges would fit but the quality is excellent & as good as any I’ve seen. There are one or two specialists around making their own with prices to match but I believe most offered by the TR specialists are coming from the same source. Edited February 26, 2008 by Richard Crawley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3000cc Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 But it's a TR6, a sportscar . . . So why does it need a slab of timber decoration ? Does a wood dash make the car go faster, stop quicker, handle better ? It was built with a slab of timber decoration and personally I think the burr looks nice! If I wanted a modern look I probably woudn't be interested in classic cars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tyrrell TR6 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I purchased my burr elm dash from the TR Shop. My only problem was fitting my lock to the glovebox lid...a little too tight due to the build-up of lacquer. Other than that I was very, very pleased. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3000cc Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I purchased my burr elm dash from the TR Shop. My only problem was fitting my lock to the glovebox lid...a little too tight due to the build-up of lacquer. Other than that I was very, very pleased. Thanks for the photo. I was looking at their's in the magazine yesterday. I see you also have the door caps. Are these easy to fit as well. Do you need specific door trim panels or do they fit over the standard panel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tyrrell TR6 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I also purchased the door caps from the TR Shop although it was a year or so after the dash. The door cards are standard so nothing special required there. You will need to spot through and drill small holes for the screws that attach the door caps though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) [ Hi Tom, I've never been a "rivet counter" myself but I thought concours cars were supposed to be "as manufactured"! Apologies if I have abused the term " concourse "! Maybe the French version is more strict... Mine has yet to enter its 1st concourse event and I think it won't win on its originality. I'll settle for " Participants Choice " placement, but of course its harshest critic will always be me... When Triumph made [ further ] economies in the trim and appointments after the TR4A they left a bit to be desired. So some of us elect to " restore " the aesthetic principle as we imagine it In my case the modifications could be reversed with a minimum of trouble. As for an original dash, the best I've seen in that regard are those supplied by TRF. Just as plain and dull as the originals - very faithful reproductiions indeed. Edited February 26, 2008 by Tom Fremont Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Apologies if I have abused the term " concourse "! Maybe the French version is more strict... Mine has yet to enter its 1st concourse event and I think it won't win on its originality. I'll settle for " Participants Choice " placement, but of course its harshest critic will always be me... When Triumph made [ further ] economies in the trim and appointments after the TR4A they left a bit to be desired. So some of us elect to " restore " the aesthetic principle as we imagine it In my case the modifications could be reversed with a minimum of trouble. As for an original dash, the best I've seen in that regard are those supplied by TRF. Just as plain and dull as the originals - very faithful reproductiions indeed. Hi Tom, Couldn't agree more. Our cars should be restored they way we, as owners, want them to be and NOT to reflect the opinion of others. That applies to whether we want performance or looks as a priority. To me, concours is a measure of condition. Originality is a separate category and whether an original unrestored car is better that a car restored to 'original' condition (and whether remanufactured parts detract from 'originality' or are acceptable) depends on the judges, so you could well get a different answer with different judges. Personally, I like the wood dash on the later cars but also think the plain dash of earlier cars adds to the character of the car. There are vocal opinions to the effect that TRs are sporting cars, implying racing/rallying cars. They were manufactured to be able to satisfy a range of needs, not to restrict the market to one function at the expense of another, so to restore them with the same philosophy seems appropriate to me. Each to his own - there is no gain for anyone to pretend that their own 'bent' is the right one. Live and let live. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dykins Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I can certainly recommend The TR Shop too. I drove down one Saturday three years ago and spent the best part of an hour comparing various dashboards and door cappings to get a perfect matching set. Throughout they were very helpful and patient with me ("the fussy customer from hell"). Regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny250 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 But it's a TR6, a sportscar . . . So why does it need a slab of timber decoration ? Does a wood dash make the car go faster, stop quicker, handle better ? If not, it makes good kindling . . . TR2, 3, 4 managed without superfluous timber - come to that, so did the Wedge. Cheers, Alec Carpets....who needs carpets? ......... stops you pressing that pedal to the metal too Alec...! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny250 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 A storage disaster ruined the lacquer on my lovingly refurbished original & a further strip & refinish job was impossible. I bought a new Burr Walnut job from Moss & wasn’t expecting too much but was pleasantly surprised by the quality (better than the original). It may not be in the same league as those using hand matched veneers & lacquer build up around the instrument holes did need easing out before the gauges would fit but the quality is excellent & as good as any I’ve seen. There are one or two specialists around making their own with prices to match but I believe most offered by the TR specialists are coming from the same source. Hi Richard, a re-veneer and re-laquer costs £165 from Chapman & Cliff and a complete TR dash £195.......OR.......£1450 (veneer + laquer)if its a Bently type R My door cappings with machined 'pull' and veneered all over are £155 delivered.. (no connection with the firm) john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Apologies if I have abused the term " concourse "! Maybe the French version is more strict... Oops...Sorry Tom. My post was supposed to be a bit of a "leg pull" but I forgot to add the smiley face. For the avoidance of doubt, I am firmly in the "live and let live" camp. No offence intended. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Whoops, There's nothing like omitting the emoticons to turn a tongue-in-cheek wind-up into a real wind-up ! Tip for a cheap and tasty wood dashboard . . . serious, not wind-up time again. The world is full of high-quality wardrobes, superbly veneered, and worth somewhere between not-a-lot and b*gg*r all. One double wardrobe can provide 4 excellent TR6 dashboards to a man who's handy with a jigsaw and a holesaw. There might still be the odd dash 'on the road' courtesy of my old colleague Gordon back in the late 70s ! Meanwhile, John, I couldn't agree more about carpets. Useful for wiping your feet on wet and muddy days, and that's about it. But remove shoes and drive in bare feet, and the carpet isn't required then either ! But if anyone thinks I'm going to pilot the V8 Lady's Drag Car in bare feet, the answer is no way. Pressing that left pedal is like scoring a drop goal with a bag of cement. Come to that, it's not for playing in the wet either. Too much like Russian Roulette with no chambers empty . . . Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3000cc Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Thanks to everyone for the advice on the dash. Think I'll check out what the TR Shop have got to offer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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