[DeTomaso] How to TIG/braze brass??

[Mike Drew]

Julian,

The early cars used a metal panel, upholstered in Naugahyde and then wrapped with the chrome trim Larry is using. The later cars were dramatically cheapened and the panel was made of flash-chromed plastic with the center painted black. There was no actual trim. 

I agree with your suggestion though. It’s a much better idea to get modern, readily available and cheap chrome plastic trim and adapt it to the task at hand, which would deliver the desired result and preserve the somewhat precious original trim for those who might really need it.

Mike

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> On Apr 12, 2020, at 19:26, Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
>    Larry,
> 
>   I think you are taking on a tough project, it's a small trim and
>   whatever method you use to join it will be really difficult to keep the
>   inside u channel clean and get a good bond, too much heat and the trim
>   will likely deform. Your best bet is to find an old craftsman, maybe a
>   jeweler / watchmaker?
> 
>   The horizontal gauge panel you have looks to be the same dimension as
>   the oem console, I believe each side is a mirror image, in which case
>   you could you just use two stock pieces (with the panel fold top piece
>   straightened out) and live with a join at the center top and bottom?
> 
>   I think later trim was actually a plastic chrome? So, what about some
>   of the u shaped plastic chrome trims available many of the smaller
>   sizes are quite workable into compound shapes.
> 
>   Julian
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>   From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
>   Larry Finch via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
>   Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2020 7:05 PM
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>   Subject: [DeTomaso] How to TIG/braze brass??
> 
>   All,
>   Actually, there is some Pantera content as this relates to the console
>   redesign I have given to 2511.
>   [cid:afdddb3b-ba7c-4f78-beec-9fb79cb4493d at namprd08.prod.outlook.com]
>   I want to create a chromed gauge panel trim for all four sides of the
>   new horizontal panel. I have collected OEM panel trim for this project
>   to provide the raw material for the new, larger trim piece.
>   The project will require joining pieces to provide the longer lengths
>   needed for the top and right hand portions of the trim.
>   I intend to have the finished piece chrome plated to mimic the OEM
>   trim. I have access to a local chrome shop and they have indicated they
>   are willing and able to take on the project when I get it to them.
>   I am hoping the list wisdom can guide and advise me on my options:
>   TIG?  Brazing? Solder?
>   Also, and probably more important, is my need for someone who possesses
>   the skill set to do this for me. :-|
>   Thanks,
>   Larry
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