Headlight Bezels (69-72) Repop vs. Original - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72BlckButy · 04-27-2009, 01:38 PM

I was working with the headlights on my truck yesterday and after removing the bezels I noticed a major weight difference between the two on my '69. Were the originals much heavier than the repops are today?

My guess would be yes as all the other repop parts are as light as an aluminum can.

Thanks in advance!

Sinister · 04-27-2009, 02:27 PM

I have repop bezels on my '69. As far as I can remember they weighed the same as the originals.

Tx Firefighter · 04-27-2009, 02:27 PM

Absolutely !

Notice I have been powdercoating and immediately selling every single original bezel I can get my hands on ? There is a huge difference and it is well work the cost and effort to refurbish an OEM piece.

72BlckButy · 04-27-2009, 02:34 PM

Thanks for the information Kevin! That's generally what I thought but wanted to make sure I didn't have one that was coated or pc'd.

04-27-2009, 01:38 PM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Headlight Bezels (69-72) Repop vs. Original I was working with the headlights on my truck yesterday and after removing the bezels I noticed a major weight difference between the two on my '69. Were the originals much heavier than the repops are today? My guess would be yes as all the other repop parts are as light as an aluminum can. Thanks in advance! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-27-2009, 02:27 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Headlight Bezels (69-72) Repop vs. Original I have repop bezels on my '69. As far as I can remember they weighed the same as the originals. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

04-27-2009, 02:27 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Headlight Bezels (69-72) Repop vs. Original Absolutely ! Notice I have been powdercoating and immediately selling every single original bezel I can get my hands on ? There is a huge difference and it is well work the cost and effort to refurbish an OEM piece. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-27-2009, 02:34 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Headlight Bezels (69-72) Repop vs. Original Thanks for the information Kevin! That's generally what I thought but wanted to make sure I didn't have one that was coated or pc'd. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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