67/68 Head Light Bezels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ironhorse** · 10-09-2021, 05:08 PM

Curious as I see these in both white and silver? Did it depend on the trim level of the truck as ordered or thru the years have they been painted at the owner's whim? I know the 67s did not have the notch for the headlight adjustment as the 68 bezels do. 67s seem to have a LOT of one year only peculiarities going for them.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-09-2021, 05:42 PM

Model Year 1967 headlight bezels and grill surrounds are sheet metal [steel]. Usually painted white or a desired contrasting color.

MY 1968 headlight bezels, grille surrounds AND leading edges of hood and front fenders are trimmed with bright anodized aluminum trim strips. 1968 trucks usually had the front of the grille painted White, over the body color. [It was body color on '67s.]

Since only the 1968 replacement parts were available from the dealers, a lot of '67 trucks have been ''restored'' to a '68 look.
So it's mainly a model year design change, rather than a trim level distinction.
[I have also seen a lot of '68s ''restored'' to a '67 look by NOT painting the front White.]

There were 2 trim levels, Standard, and DeLuxe [Custom] With the higher trim level there was lower side molding on Fleetsides. Chrome surrounds on windshield and back window, and [MY '67-only] the Panoramic [wide] rear window. By MY '68 the wide rear window was standard.
Since my own '68 C/10 Stepside was a basic fleet-order truck, I am not expert at the deluxe stuff.

I think it was '69 and later headlamp bezels, with the screwdriver notch for adjustment. '68 bezels have to be removed to get to those adjustors.

**special-K** · 10-10-2021, 05:11 AM

I believe the painted trim parts (hubcaps, bumpers, grille, mirrors) depended on body color, as it varied within the '68s. But the rule of thumb was basically white for '67 and silver for '68.

72c20customcamper · 10-10-2021, 09:50 AM

I bought 67 steel hoops and bezels for my 68 . Going to chrome them I'll figure out something for the hood and brow mouldings . I have access to a water jet and CNC machine so I may just use square stock stainless steel and polish or chrome them too

**Grumpy old man** · 10-10-2021, 10:03 AM

You know what they say , Once you go chrome ...

**Ironhorse** · 10-10-2021, 11:01 AM

Thanks for all the replies and info. Always more to learn about these trucks.

Grumpy, those are just all sorts of pure " PURDY " !

**HO455** · 10-10-2021, 01:18 PM

Around the 66-67 time frame there were rumors that the government was going to make a regulation requiring the front ends of vehicles to be more visible at night. To get in front of this new issue GM responded by painting truck grilles white.
With the 68 GTO Endura bumper development done and assembly line production testing underway this was a big deal for GM (especially Pontiac) In the end (by mid to late 1967) the hubbub had died and it was a non issue.
Or so I was told by a retired Pontiac engineer.
Classic pretend your going to comply but, do everything you can to kill the new regulations.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-12-2021, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

You know what they say , Once you go chrome ...

If the Cadillac Division had a line of trucks, back then.

10-09-2021, 05:08 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,285	67/68 Head Light Bezels? Curious as I see these in both white and silver? Did it depend on the trim level of the truck as ordered or thru the years have they been painted at the owner's whim? I know the 67s did not have the notch for the headlight adjustment as the 68 bezels do. 67s seem to have a LOT of one year only peculiarities going for them. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

10-09-2021, 05:42 PM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,439	Re: 67/68 Head Light Bezels? Model Year 1967 headlight bezels and grill surrounds are sheet metal [steel]. Usually painted white or a desired contrasting color. MY 1968 headlight bezels, grille surrounds AND leading edges of hood and front fenders are trimmed with bright anodized aluminum trim strips. 1968 trucks usually had the front of the grille painted White, over the body color. [It was body color on '67s.] Since only the 1968 replacement parts were available from the dealers, a lot of '67 trucks have been ''restored'' to a '68 look. So it's mainly a model year design change, rather than a trim level distinction. [I have also seen a lot of '68s ''restored'' to a '67 look by NOT painting the front White.] There were 2 trim levels, Standard, and DeLuxe [Custom] With the higher trim level there was lower side molding on Fleetsides. Chrome surrounds on windshield and back window, and [MY '67-only] the Panoramic [wide] rear window. By MY '68 the wide rear window was standard. Since my own '68 C/10 Stepside was a basic fleet-order truck, I am not expert at the deluxe stuff. I think it was '69 and later headlamp bezels, with the screwdriver notch for adjustment. '68 bezels have to be removed to get to those adjustors. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 10-09-2021 at 06:08 PM.

10-10-2021, 05:11 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67/68 Head Light Bezels? I believe the painted trim parts (hubcaps, bumpers, grille, mirrors) depended on body color, as it varied within the '68s. But the rule of thumb was basically white for '67 and silver for '68. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-10-2021, 09:50 AM	#4
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,637	Re: 67/68 Head Light Bezels? I bought 67 steel hoops and bezels for my 68 . Going to chrome them I'll figure out something for the hood and brow mouldings . I have access to a water jet and CNC machine so I may just use square stock stainless steel and polish or chrome them too __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

10-10-2021, 10:03 AM	#5
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 67/68 Head Light Bezels? You know what they say , Once you go chrome ... Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 10-10-2021 at 10:16 AM.

10-10-2021, 11:01 AM	#6
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,285	Re: 67/68 Head Light Bezels? Thanks for all the replies and info. Always more to learn about these trucks. Grumpy, those are just all sorts of pure " PURDY " ! __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

10-10-2021, 01:18 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,284	Re: 67/68 Head Light Bezels? Around the 66-67 time frame there were rumors that the government was going to make a regulation requiring the front ends of vehicles to be more visible at night. To get in front of this new issue GM responded by painting truck grilles white. With the 68 GTO Endura bumper development done and assembly line production testing underway this was a big deal for GM (especially Pontiac) In the end (by mid to late 1967) the hubbub had died and it was a non issue. Or so I was told by a retired Pontiac engineer. Classic pretend your going to comply but, do everything you can to kill the new regulations. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

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