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78SilveradoSWB · 02-06-2003, 03:17 PM

Jeff:

I think the wiper square is also smaller in the 73 vs. 75-83 dash bezel if I am not mistaken. I have a 76 dash bezel and the wiper square opening is 2" X 7/8". I also have a billet dash bezel and had to buy the 73-77 one. The 73-77 dash bezels are raised and I believe 78-80 is different because of the 3 recessed sections and the 81-87 has a slightly different angle and single recessed section. If you choose to change the dash pad to 81 vintage, you'll need to change the bezel, due to the slight angle change. Also the front bezel along the front of the dash pad would change to match the curvature of the pad. Hope this helps.

02-06-2003, 03:17 PM	#2
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Jeff: I think the wiper square is also smaller in the 73 vs. 75-83 dash bezel if I am not mistaken. I have a 76 dash bezel and the wiper square opening is 2" X 7/8". I also have a billet dash bezel and had to buy the 73-77 one. The 73-77 dash bezels are raised and I believe 78-80 is different because of the 3 recessed sections and the 81-87 has a slightly different angle and single recessed section. If you choose to change the dash pad to 81 vintage, you'll need to change the bezel, due to the slight angle change. Also the front bezel along the front of the dash pad would change to match the curvature of the pad. Hope this helps. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400 Last edited by 78SilveradoSWB; 02-06-2003 at 03:20 PM.