Gauge Panel

Randy,

yes, thats the way to go. Same as Brads.
Mine must have been modified.

Thanks,
Andreas

Andreas .The outer edge is satin chrome(butler finish) the inner is satin black. Randy

This is mine. There is only one layer paint at the frame - the Grey you can see. Looks very original, but I am not shure. Most are chromed...?






I still have to polish the inserts. Not shure how to do this best? Its made of brass?

Regards
Andreas

Andreas

I think the 8-98A had engine turned inserts top and bottom on the flat sections.
The 89-8 had a black background on the top and a grey background on the bottom . The raised bead appears to be chrome plated.
Here are pictures of my unmolested 31 dash panel ( at least I think it is 31). The grey portion has almost a raised foil texture to it.

Brad

Regarding dash panel:

Does anybody know, how is the original finish of the dash panel frame of a 1931 8-98?
Mine was painted grey, looks totally stock. But all cars I see at pictures have a chromed frame!
Didn?t find any remaining signs of chrome at mine.
Possibly there is a difference between 8-98 and 8-98A?

Thanks
Andreas

There is at least 1 difference between early & late '32 eight panels. My late '32 has a flat panel with the crosshatched pattern painted (silkscreened) on. A friend's early car has the pattern stamped into the metal as Randy stated. This is the better one to have if you like shiney, as I can't polish mine. While my car was restored some years back, the dash remains original.

Thanks Randy,
I sent you a PM.
Dave

hello. 8-100 is a stamped diamond pattern 12-160 is a flat turned panel. Randy

Does anyone know what type of gauge panel a 1932 Auburn 8-100A Cabriolet should have. The parts book for the 8-100s shows two different ones. One has a diamond pattern. I don't know what the other type is. Did the 12 cylinder cars have a different pattern? What cars used the engine turned pattern? I have several Auburn books but few pictures of the dashes. I don't have a 12 cylinder parts book.
Also, the details and discription book says the Customs have a walnut finish instrument panel ( dash board ) and garnish moldings. Is this just on the closed cars?
Thanks for the help.