Old wood is de-laminating, so I can't reuse any of it. I did think of that for the cluster, but figured I woudl have better luck ( and more tries) if I learned to cold-mold in the first place.
Super, the answer I was looking for: veneer then cut.
Do not know how I am going to do the instrument cluster holes. The curve makes it hard. Router and jig, but to say that is the easy part. Main holes I think I should do from the back, then only have to do the recess from the front. I am gluing an MDF form of the curved cluster shape. Male side. Sure glad I got that new band saw! Close to OEM is the goal, just a little darker walnut. No kiddy racer stuff in this one, it is a touring car. My B ( for sale) is more the sports roadster.
Two hobbies is great as when I get frustrated on the car, I work on some furniture projects, and vice versa. Just finished staining a table to find a few scratches, so it has to sit to dry before I sand it out again. If I get bored, I need to paint the trim on the house.
Looking for a good gutter man and a painter. I should not be on ladders any more.