Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: lurtch on March 27, 2017, 23:47:34

Title: Ecklers dash wood kits
Post by: lurtch on March 27, 2017, 23:47:34

Hi All,

Noticed this ad in the latest edition of my Ecklers catalog. Does anyone have knowledge of these items?

Are they over-glossy like the coated metal phony ones? Is the grain apparent? Is the color correct?

Is it REALLY Burlwood at this price point?

Larry in CA

Title: Re: Ecklers dash wood kits
Post by: Cees Klumper on March 28, 2017, 17:57:31

The wood would be veneer, so it's possible that it is that inexpensive, I guess. Will be interesting to see if anyone has experience with these. Eckler's does not have uniformly rave reviews when it comes to customer service.

Title: Re: Ecklers dash wood kits
Post by: ja17 on March 28, 2017, 19:19:59

I have a customer who bought and installed a set of the burl wood.  Great value, fit fine looks good and it seems to be real veneer. However it did have a high gloss finish. All four parts seem authentic in construction. In the end I am considering a set for my car since my wood is badly water damaged.

Title: Re: Ecklers dash wood kits
Post by: 570TE on May 22, 2017, 05:41:05

If not too late, yes, I have this wood in my 1970 SL and it looks great.  I'm a wood lover so really like the look, though I often lose points (1-2) in concours judging due to originality.  It leave it because I like the way it looks and, damn the judges when they pick on it.

Fit, form and function are my priorities, and I like the way it looks, so I keep it....

cps