It's called "claro walnut" and is thin veneer bonded to a metal
backing. You can pry off the metal pieces and possibly re-finish the
veneer - I did that on my '66.
There's good advice on the website archive - just search "claro
walnut imperial" on google.
Bob
At 06:36 PM 2/28/2008, you wrote:
>Does anyone have an idea on what kind of wood is on the glove
>compartment of my 1966
> Chrysler Imperial. It's faded and peeling. Is there a vendor to
> use to replace it, or do I buy whatever kind of wood grain it is
> and install it myself. Curious!!!!!
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