- DASHBOARD details

ABOVE: Dashboard cluster is the original one from this car and is un-restored. A phaeton that is continuously exposed

to the moisture and elements will deteriorate rapidly.

BELOW: I forgot where I saw this closed sedan dash photo, but this is an example of the corrosion that can

occur in a moist climate.

ABOVE: The cockpit: Note the reflections on the door. The running board shows as a mirror image.

ABOVE: The steering wheel outer hard rubber rim, the center hub, and the cloisonne horn button are original. The steering column chrome housing was re-plated because of the scratches from shoes while using the pedals.

ABOVE: Not perfect, but awful nice gauges and cluster. The original gauge cluster is right in your face, as is the steering wheel, and it sure is enjoyable to look at: Just as it was. The odometer shows 80280 miles. The mileage when restored was 77000 something. 2500 to 3000 miles have been driven since the restoration.

ABOVE: The heater still sports the original knobs and emblems. The rest was cosmetically restored. The black firewall sound barrier padding is original. The carpeting is really beautiful with overlays of the same material for use when driving. The main carpets are bonded with the original thick rubber backing. The edges are not bound (as you see in other cars, more often than not) and look as close to the original as you can get.

ABOVE: The front seat cushion has a clip-on cover, made of cowhide for touring, to protect the pigskin from wear.

ABOVE: A glove box with gloves! Switch for radio is kept in glove box so it could be locked, avoiding unauthorized use.

ABOVE: The hand brake assembly nickel plating is not restored and in very good shape.

ABOVE: The original, fine cloisonne horn button.