woodgrain - original process & appearance

[larrys40]

I know there's a couple of threads out there asking who's got the best kit and all right now.. so I didn't want to hijack those threads but thought I'd focus on the original look and process.

Below is a photo of an original dash on a low mileage coupe I worked on a couple of years ago... It is a shorter finer grain than most of what you see. baring they didn't have/use clear coat in the day and the dashes seemed a lot duller look woodgrained what process today gives this look. This is one area I'm not as schooled at so thought I'd poll on other knowledge here. Looking for the process and authentic look as shown in the photo. Thoughts and input appreciated.

Larry Shepard