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I'm planning on purchasing veneer kit from the US. Seeing our steering columns are on the opposite side here in Australia I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with these kits and whether the veneer is double sided, seeing that I would have to install them back to front to make the alteraion...?
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07-09-2007, 06:34 AM
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I hate to state the obvious here, but wouldn't you be better off asking these question of the retailer you're purchasing them from? i.e. Centerline in this case.
Perhaps they also supply the same articles for right-hand drive cars. I'm certain it won't be a new question for them.
Or for a guaranteed fit, buy from a retailer located in a country where they drive on the left. There are plenty of retailers in the UK that stock these parts. I'm sure I don't have to name them.
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07-09-2007, 06:42 AM
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Yes Colin..I have asked the obvious to the appropriate supplier...im just not patient and was simply asking if anyone had experience with this....seeing that I would get a quicker and possibly an unbiased response from AlfaBB and don't want to re-invent the wheel so to speak.....
Yes Colin.... it would be a good idea to get the parts from the UK for a guaranteed fit.....but the exchange rate for the Australia dollar at the moment means it would be wiser to purchase items from the US where our AUD is stonger.....
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The good news is that, to my knowledge, the veneering is double sided. The bad news is that the finishes are different; semi-gloss on the outside (for a LHD car) and zero gloss on the other side. If that's the case, I don't see why one couldn't use the appropriate varnish on the zero gloss side. Perhaps JoeCab will pipe in.
BTW, your CD is on the way.
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07-09-2007, 06:59 AM
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thx papajam...your the best!!
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07-09-2007, 07:11 AM
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Yes Colin... im just not patient
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...the exchange rate for the Australia dollar at the moment means it would be wiser to purchase items from the US where our AUD is stonger
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Yes, Frank... It's only money Frank. These few dollars won't make much difference over the entire project, and you won't have to worry (agonise?) over whether they'll fit or not.
And there's not much point saving dollars buying a cheaper part if it doesn't fit, is there Frank?
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my question was simply if anyone had any experience with these items....and inviting people to respond with their experience....if there is nothing constructive to say, why participate....
I cant see what the problem is in trading in a country where my currency is stronger, any intelligent person should see the benefit in that. I have a lot of parts to order so every little bit will help....obviously if the product is inferior or not the best option, for any reason, then hence I was counting on people who may have had experience with this product to provide their advice.....
If you've simply grown tired and impatient then better you don't participate in your search to find the rude and tiresome child...and your time would better spent on more positive things...with you valued knowledge and experience.
take a leaf from papajam's book.
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07-09-2007, 03:08 PM
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2 weeks from today.
Update regarding the veneers: The wood veneer kits are real wood veneer, but Centerline have used a phenolic material on the back for greater resistance to moisture and warping. So they cannot be flipped and installed backwards.
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07-09-2007, 03:42 PM
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Removed because not constructive.
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Geez, guys! Can't we just offer help and encouragement to a follow Alfista?
Frank,
I spoke with Joe today and also learned of the backing. Most unfortunate! As a possible solution, a used set of OEM LHD veneers (that do not have this backing) could probably have the backs varnished and used on a RHD. If it comes to this, please let me know; I probably have some used veneers that I could donate to the cause.
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Perhaps the above-mentioned used veneers could be used as patterns to fabricate difficult-to-find pieces...
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Sorry from now on I'll be the bigger guy and "just tell Frank the answer if I can" 
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07-10-2007, 01:20 AM
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Psk isn't this what these threads are all about...?
I know I'm the new guy and have been asking alot, not to mention receiving good constructive solutions.....hopefully I can give back when the opportunity arises....
By the way threealfas...i have received feedback from Arese (Italy) regarding the information for the 1969 1750 GTV. I have since provided them with the chassis number and they are providing some more literature on the way.....what exactly I will let you know when I receive it as promised....
Yes, Spacechem I think its a great idea to have the used veneers to make templates for RHD models...I don't think anyone in your country is doing this....certainly the word from Centerline is they are considering.....I see a great market for this as an alternative from the European market. Obviously it would be more favorable for us Aussies to buy from the US, seeing our strong dollar against the US currency...!
Yes, Papajam I would be happy to take them from you, but I must pay you for them....maybe have a template made of them first....
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If you can peel the OEM veneers off in reasonable condition, it really isn't all that difficult to make trim pieces yourself. You can buy sheets of venners which look like the the OEM Alfa pieces and then cut them to fit using your original pieces as a pattern. Furniture makers/restorers, musical instrument makers, boat builders, really all kinds of wood workers do this sort of thing all the time. I have a couple of guitar maker buddies that can do it, although they complain bitterly about being made to stoop so low to do that kind of work and remind me incessantly that they are _only_ doing this for me, etc., etc. If you can put up with the occasional whining, the above kinds of folks can probably do the job for you for not much money.
If the wood itself isn't damaged (scratches and holes), you can probably even refinish it on the car. A light sanding with very fine paper and a careful refinish can transform grotty looking Alfa interior veneers.
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