SeanF Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Morning all, Does anyone know what the original wood veneer used on the TR6 dash was and what finish was then applied?. Mine is a 1974 (pic of the dash in original finish below). The lacquer type top coat is chipping off and the veneer underneath is not in the best shape, but I would like to re-create this look and colour as close as possible if I can. Hoping to see some of you at Stoneleigh on Sunday. Many thanks, Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) Sean, The original dashboard was finished in satin teak: Edit: Oh, and before the eagle eyed amonsgt you think my steering wheel has a nick in it, nope - it's a photo-bombing fly......... Hope that helps. Cheers Andrew Edited February 9, 2018 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc R Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Edit: Oh, and before the eagle eyed amonsgt you think my steering wheel has a nick in it, nope - it's a photo-bombing fly......... Andrew Very nice original confirguration, congratulation.... Bzzzz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Thanks Andrew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp25616 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Hey but Andrew, just who changed the ignition switch from the stupid place on the column to the centre dash cowl? Sorry but I will have to dock you points off for that matey! Buzz off, who said that? cheers Alan G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Early 6’s were all like that Alan. No steering lock on mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I re-veneered my ‘74 using teak veneer and finished with Danish Oil Very pleased with the result, and still looking good 3 years later Am in Chertsey if you want to have a look Sean Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Thanks Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saffrontr Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Change over point for steering locks was CP52786 for home market cars Alan so Andrews TR6 is correct. cheers Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MostEasterlySteve Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Sean, The original dashboard was finished in satin teak... I don't think this is true. The wood was walnut. Not burr walnut as fitted to Jags etc with swirly grain detail, it's a different, plainer cut. Triumph always described it as 'non-glare walnut'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I don't think this is true. The wood was walnut. Not burr walnut as fitted to Jags etc with swirly grain detail, it's a different, plainer cut. Triumph always described it as 'non-glare walnut'. I also believed it was walnut until I had this very same conversation with David Knowles, Triumph Historian and author of 'TR6 The Complete Story' and David confirmed (and published) it was Teak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Teak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I've heard both teak and walnut. As a woodworker, I'd have to say it looks more like walnut. Some ads from the day say walnut. I'm pretty sure I saw a factory window sticker that mentioned walnut, but I can't find it now. Judging from the era and the tenacity of the finish, I'd guess a catalyzed lacquer finish Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp25616 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Change over point for steering locks was CP52786 for home market cars Alan so Andrews TR6 is correct. cheers Derek I have to disagree Derek. British cars from CP50001 had the steering lock with ignition switch located behind the steering wheel . So in my eyes someone has changed to the 1969 position. Alan G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Change over point for steering locks was CP52786 for home market cars Alan so Andrews TR6 is correct. cheers Derek I have to disagree Derek. British cars from CP50001 had the steering lock with ignition switch located behind the steering wheel . So in my eyes someone has changed to the 1969 position. Alan G Alan, It's always been there and is correct - this is an enlargement from a photo of my 1970 TR6 taken in about 1973, if you look closely you can just about make out the ignition switch on the plinth: Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp25616 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Oops I was wrong Andrew and Derek, my apologies. I should have known this because I once had this discussion before, years ago now, and was wrong then as well. Ho Hum........ I shall slink away sheepishly. Cheers Alan G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Found the sticker: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boogie Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 I re-veneered my ‘74 using teak veneer and finished with Danish Oil Very pleased with the result, and still looking good 3 years later Am in Chertsey if you want to have a look Sean Steve I bought a dash last summer that looked in similar condition to the one shown in the original post. It wasn't cracked or split so I gave it a few (8 or 9) coats of Danish Oil and it came up really well. It's not a glossy finish but neither is it a Matt or Satin. I think it looks just right for my car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith66 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Hi All I'll add my two penneth worth, for what its worth. My dash was in a similar state, cracked slightly peeling and very slight damage, so i just very very carefully sanded it back, got the laquer off and refinished it. I probably did it all wrong and used an good quality acrylic satin varnish, but nothing specialised. And you know what i think it looks ok, for me anyway. On the other bits i'm no help as i have no idea what the wood is, never looked like my idea of Walnut but Ed would know better as a wood worker and the Ad backs that up, but its a US ad and people do make mistakes so does it say anywhere in an original sales brochure? Cheers Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MostEasterlySteve Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) ...I have no idea what the wood is, never looked like my idea of Walnut but Ed would know better as a wood worker and the Ad backs that up, but its a US ad and people do make mistakes so does it say anywhere in an original sales brochure? Cheers Keith P1030696.JPG The original British sales material also says walnut, as it does for every other Triumph model. Edited February 10, 2018 by MostEasterlySteve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Sean I played around with dashboards for my 6, I tried the TR4 white paint look, which I liked but the paint cracked sadly. Then I found an old RH dash rubbed it down stained it in a dark oak and got the paint shop to spray on some lacquer. Not to Andrews standards (is it a ringer, should the key be where my 69'er is central) but cheap as chips and looks OK from next door. But its not a Bechstein! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 I've heard both teak and walnut. As a woodworker, I'd have to say it looks more like walnut. Some ads from the day say walnut. I'm pretty sure I saw a factory window sticker that mentioned walnut, but I can't find it now. Judging from the era and the tenacity of the finish, I'd guess a catalyzed lacquer finish Ed Your attached ad says it is walnut finish???? under headed section 'cockpit'! Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Yes it does, Bruce. That's why I posted it. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Thanks Pete, Don't like the white!, That wood finish looks good, but probably a little too dark for me. You have good oil pressure too! Having had a nose at the Classical Dash stand yesterday at Stoneleigh for some ideas, I think that my original is more likely to be walnut, but flat cut rather than burr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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