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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: 1968guppy on May 03, 2013, 11:52:52 PM
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Hello,
Just restored the original grab handle through a process called Thermo-vacuum molding on my 68. The bezels are original and it has a lot better fit than OER. And, the paint won't crack or peel in the future. My question is, on the installation. How difficult is it to install. I know that the cardboard glove box assembly will not be salvageable but I can get a new OER one. Is it difficult to get in there and remove the OER one I have on now and how do you install the grab handle and glove box assembly? Any help is appreciated.
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I managed to remove my original glove box without damaging it.... what's the issue?
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I know this is not an answer to your question but could you explain the Thermo-vacuum molding process and where you had that done?
Thanks.....Dave
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And the cost as well...
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I got it done at Just Dashes. You can google and go to there website. It will show you a video of the process. The cost will vary and it is not cheap if you include shipping. It cost me $100 and that was with a discount and taking it in myself. But, now, I won't have to massage the repop handle into the bezels or get that peeling and cracking that I got from the sprayed on can paint. I managed to successfully install the handle and bezels. However, one of the three clips at the bottom of the cardboard glove box torn off as I was screwing the door back in. So I am waiting for another weekend to get the new box in. A word of invaluable advise, if you want to avoid sweating bullets. :o Make sure you mask around the gapping between the console and the glove box door. It is real easy to scratch the metal either uninstalling or installing it.
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I managed to remove my original glove box without damaging it.... what's the issue?
Forgot to mention, that the one already installed has a broken clip from the first time the repop was installed.