Which wood is this supposed to imitate?
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That does not look like teak. If it’s the same as the slabside years it is Claro Walnut.
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I was just going to say it looks like a Walnut. Check sales brochure for a discription.
There are always variations in such a natural product, but afaik Chrysler used 3M Di-NOC structured foil from the factory.
I agree, it doesn't look like teak to me either.
There is Walnut available, but unfortunately no Claro Walnut.
I agree, it doesn't look like teak to me either.
There is Walnut available, but unfortunately no Claro Walnut.
Alternatives that are close and/or look good in my opinion are the following I found:
I have the original big Dealer Sales Album, but there is no mention about the "Wood Grain" at all.
Are these available today?
The materials I posted are more or less available, yes.
Less available in a way that the Plum foil for example is only available as an entire roll (at least in Germany) and comes at a price tag of 3100€...
The others are available for around 100€/meter.
Less available in a way that the Plum foil for example is only available as an entire roll (at least in Germany) and comes at a price tag of 3100€...
The others are available for around 100€/meter.
3175375
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Looks like some type of walnut.
I have some black walnut that was cut, milled and kiln dried from a tree out of the grove on our acreage and it’s similar. I’d go with the Zebrano.
I have some black walnut that was cut, milled and kiln dried from a tree out of the grove on our acreage and it’s similar. I’d go with the Zebrano.
Not sure if this helps, mentions the 'simulated wood trim': https://www.web.imperialclub.info/Yr/1969/Brochure/Pages03-04Big.jpg
Indeed, that seems to be what @Boydsdodge referred to! But unfortunately "Crossfire Walnut" seem to be a made up name by Chrysler because I can't find anything under that name.
Something like Rich Corinthian leather ;)
I guess I have to choose one of the ones I like and change it on all the parts throughout the interior.
I really like the Plum Wood, especially in my Deep Plum Imperial! But I ain't paying >$3000 for an entire roll :/
Maybe I'll find another vendor...
I really like the Plum Wood, especially in my Deep Plum Imperial! But I ain't paying >$3000 for an entire roll :/
Maybe I'll find another vendor...
Somewhere, hidden in the pages of the sales brochures dialogue, the name of any woodgrain would be mentioned. Especially if it was deemed to indicate a unique grain of wood, rather than the more mundane "dark walnut". Usually not mentioned in the Color and Trim Guide, from my experiences.
What you might do is to take your sample to a place that does vehicle wraps. See if they can photography your sample and re-print it onto a small section of wrap. I'm not sure if "wraps" are in Europe, but they have replaced vehicle sign painters in the USA bigtime. 3M has wrap materials, too.
CBODY67
What you might do is to take your sample to a place that does vehicle wraps. See if they can photography your sample and re-print it onto a small section of wrap. I'm not sure if "wraps" are in Europe, but they have replaced vehicle sign painters in the USA bigtime. 3M has wrap materials, too.
CBODY67
67NewportFastop
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It looks a lot like mahogany to me.
3C's & a D?
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Eastern American black walnut.
There are a lot of Walnut patterns, but no black walnut unfortunately. FW-650 has a similar structure to the original, I lake that one!
bigmoparjeff
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The pattern is probably based on a "Figured American Walnut" or possibly a "Figured Black Walnut".
If I mess with the contrast and brightness to simulate a darker stain, it gets pretty close.
Jeff
If I mess with the contrast and brightness to simulate a darker stain, it gets pretty close.
Jeff
3C's & a D?
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Good call! The original he is trying to match definitely has a very dark stain, perhaps it has aged that way, but it looks as though it's always been very dark.
I have a contact for a wood veneer manufacturer here in the US. They would be much less expensive in the range of $75 to $150 per yard plus shipping. This is a real wood product with a reinforced backing like that used for fine furniture. It is an NBL (No Black Line) product. This means if two pieces are joined at a sharp angle no black line is visible. It is flexible enough for compound curves. I believe they have over 100 species of wood. You will have to add the final finish, this allows you to adjust/match color. The down side is you will need templates. Easy to cut with an
X-acto knife. PM if you need contact information.
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