Covans Dash in 69 Camaro Pics needed

[skeeters65]

I am looking for a good picture of a brushed aluminum Covans dash in a 69 Camaro..

The pics on their site suck..

Thanks

[vp23271]

I have a 68 with the plastic "simulated" brushed aluminum from Covan. My plan was to have it painted satin black at the same time as the rest of my interior. If you want I can snap a picture for you after I get off work, but it is a 68.

FYI: The black version from Covan that I saw at a local car show is textured. The raised grains are very visible.

It's a lot of cash, but the DSE dash insert looks cool.
http://www.detroitspeed.com/productpages/indproduct/interiorprod/dash_insert_prod.htm

[skeeters65]

I have a 68 with the plastic "simulated" brushed aluminum from Covan. My plan was to have it painted satin black at the same time as the rest of my interior. If you want I can snap a picture for you after I get off work, but it is a 68.

FYI: The black version from Covan that I saw at a local car show is textured. The raised grains are very visible.

It's a lot of cash, but the DSE dash insert looks cool.
http://www.detroitspeed.com/productpages/indproduct/interiorprod/dash_insert_prod.htm

If you wouldnt mind..
Does the "simulated" aluminum look "cheesy"??
Thanks

[vp23271]

Hope these help
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[skeeters65]

WOW you have some small hands.. Haha..

Would you say that the finish is nice or cheesy looking??

Thanks

[vp23271]

I don't think it would fool anyone into thinking it's real. It looks simulated for sure. If you have other interior parts that are brushed aluminum, it most likely wont match. It's like the fake carbon fiber look, but brushed alum instead. It looks ok 15 feet away and the finish is smooth and glossy.

Yea, anytime the camera comes out the little munchkin wants to help. She wants to be in the picture one way or another, even if it's just her little fingers.

[redfire69]

Here you go. I snapped these at a local show for reference. The brushed alum looks OK to me.

[Vegas69]

It's a dark silver insert. Brushed is pushing it.:thankyou:

[redfire69]

Right, its definitely a faux finish. I thought it would look ok against other polished/billet interior parts...
http://www.covansclassic.com/parts/description.php?II=88&UID=20080319052342152.133.13.1

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"Description:
Molded ABS instrument panel with a Brushed Aluminum Finish will replace the original gauge housing. This panel comes with Autometer Ultra-Lite Electric Gauges. These clusters are complete with wiring harness, oil and temp sending units, turn signal, high beam indicators, 3-3/8" 160 MPH Speedo, 10,000 RPM Tach, 2-1/16" Oil Pressure, 2-1/16" Water Temp, 2-1/16" Fuel Level and 2-1/16" Volt gauges. Panels have mounting holes and bosses for heater vent, controls, wiper and headlite switches. Speedo sending unit must be purchased separately. Just plug into your stock loom and you're done. Easy to follow instructions are included. "

[importkiller69ss]

idk if some of you are interested but i modyfied my stock 69 dash to house 2 5" autometers and also did away with the stock ac/heater controls and made a block off plate that now has my tans temp gauge and still room under it for a boost gauge in the futute..my 4 aother gauges that moniter the vitals i made a pod that attaches to my 4th gen console it also hides my msd stuff.. took me about 6 hrs work and cost me about ten bucks