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HeavyMetalThunder_81 03-05-2014 07:32 PM

Gauge Cluster Bezel Questions
 
So, for the '73-'74 gauge bezels there is one part number. For the '75-'77 bezels there is another. And the '78-'80 bezels have another. To me, they all look the same. I heard after '75 the wiper switch was moved slightly. So will any '75-'80 bezel work even though there are two different part numbers? I'm in need of one for my '79 but all the eBay ads clump them all into the '73-'79 year range as compatable. I just want to make sure I get one that fits.

ray_mcavoy 03-05-2014 09:43 PM

Re: Gauge Cluster Bezel Questions
 
73-74 bezels have a raised area around the headlight switch and a fairly narrow rectangular opening for the wiper switch.

75-77 bezels no longer have the raised area around the headlight switch and the hole is larger. The rectangular opening for the wiper switch is a bit wider too.

78-80 bezels have some styling changes. But I believe they kept the same headlight & wiper switch openings as the 75-77 bezels. So they should still interchange. The lower steering column covers are shaped a little bit different where they mate up to the bezel so you'll need to use one that matches the year range of the bezel.

HeavyMetalThunder_81 03-06-2014 11:27 AM

Re: Gauge Cluster Bezel Questions
 
Hey, thanks! So, they should all interchange then?

Jonboy 03-06-2014 11:42 AM

Re: Gauge Cluster Bezel Questions
 
The wiper switch is in a little different location on the 73-74 trucks as well. The 75-77 bezel requires you to move the wiper switch a little bit to clear the hole.

HeavyMetalThunder_81 03-06-2014 03:25 PM

Re: Gauge Cluster Bezel Questions
 
That's what I thought. Good to know, thanks!


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