![]() A electrically actuated convertible top in white canvas and a clear plastic window, retracts effortlessly into the trunk…a sight worth the price of admission.(BTW Classic Auto Mall has no admission!) Paint appears in very good condition and has just a few faults that barely catch even the discerning eye. Upfront we see the swooped back cut fender wells with pristine wide whites and more chromed spoked wire hubcaps. Stylish rear fender skirts in matching red, hover over wide whites with chrome spoked wire hubcaps. Looking at it from the rear, the round taillights capped by 45-degree mini fins, we definitely have landed in the jet age of design. From its chrome trimmed intake bump in V form on the hood, to its chrome trim topped fenders, doors and rear quarters, everything appears straight and nicely painted in red. This California car has some history a mile high, and with the options, and color it's in rarefied air.įrom its smoothed over bullet shaped front featuring a matching curved bumper, good forward-looking chrome, dual headlights and Thunderbird centered badge, we are just taking off with this beauty. Consigner states that a mere 13,471 miles have been clocked and it does look the part. The beneficiary of a restoration 10 years ago which included new paint, and an engine and transmission rebuild this “Bullet Bird” or “Rocket Bird” has flown into our hallowed halls and landed in the main showroom at Classic Auto Mall. Jet engine taillights, aerodynamic windswept design lines, and pushbuttons were going to be the wave of the future, so they thought. The jet age was upon us and was a huge influence in the design of automobiles of the time. Here is a picture of a '63 Pearl Beige interior that shows the correct color scheme for Code 54, though the trim details are a bit different from '62.Ī picture of the data plate would be helpful to further decode the original colors.Beehive hairdos, Balsa wood airplanes, banana seats, barbie dolls, and Beetlemania are just a few of the trends that were happening in the early 1960's. That being said, dash replacement is a difficult job, even for those who are experienced in the procedure. These aren't perfect either, but can be made to fit pretty well with a little work. IMHO, the best solution here, since the dash is in such poor condition, would be to replace it with a new reproduction. The steering column, however, looks to be the original, correct, beige color. For some reason, the door panel trim was left the original (now faded) beige tint, and the donor dash was left black. The white paint was carried through to the console, even though that trim is original '62 as evidenced by the '62 console nameplate. The original interior is probably supposed to be Code 54, Pearl Beige Vinyl, but the tops of the door panels, as well as the dash aluminum trim, have been painted white. The dash ends are sticking out because they're the original early '62 style. It was probably used and installed because it doesn't have the usual cracks around the radio speaker grill. Unfortunately, the dash is in pretty poor condition as evidenced by the warped areas around the defroster vents, and the area where the dash meets the windshield. Looks like the carpet was replaced with black as well, perhaps to "match" the dash and steering wheel cover. The dash has apparently been replaced with a used, black, '63 dash complete with the '63 style AC grill. has done just the opposite of what you might expect. With the photos you provided, it's obvious that a P.O. I would really appreciate anyone?s thoughts on this. ![]() ![]() Also, the heater vents are just slits in the pad (it really looks unfinished) what are you supposed to do with this? I really wanted to post photos but don?t have a public access site to do so. But from what I can piece together (and I am hoping you guys will set me straight on this) is that if you have a late ?62 the dash pads and dash ends won?t fit correctly? Are you supposed to trim the dash ends? Will the dash ears still work? I am amazed this person put this dash in and left it so ill fitting. This dash cover looks new (and its black despite the fact it should be white) and I am assuming.just assuming, it is one of the replacement dash pads you can buy. This car has a date code of 07H (August ? so a late ?62?). Things don?t fit right despite all the pieces looking right ? it is obvious however that the dash ears are missing. Its in quite nice shape but I noticed that someone replaced the dash pad.badly. I know there has been discussion on here regarding 1962 dash pads so I apologize if I am asking a question that has already been addressed. I am hoping that you good folks can help me out.please.
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