Reproduction dash bezels. Any good? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 12-10-2016, 07:06 PM

1). Can you buy a reproduction dash bezel? (Not all the gauges with it, just the bezel).

2). Do those fit the OEM 7 gauge clusters well?

**Ironhorse** · 12-10-2016, 07:14 PM

I purchased a new replacement (after market, not GM) several years ago from Classic Industries in Oklahoma City, Ok. Did this when I installed my factory tach and NOS printed circuit. Fit like a glove. Laid both the old bezel and new re-pop along side each other on the work bench and transferred pieces from old to the new with no problem at all. Couldn't really tell the new one was not a GM bezel other than did not have the GM parts sticker on it as the original did. Not sure about today's offerings, maybe some one with a more current experience will chime in. So much nicer than my old beat up original, this was on the 7 hole panel set up.

In The Ten Ring · 12-10-2016, 07:28 PM

Well that is motivating, thanks.

Anyone else with more current info?

firedemon · 12-10-2016, 08:21 PM

I did mine last winter from classic industries fit perfect new lens too looks excellent

In The Ten Ring · 12-10-2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon

I did mine last winter from classic industries fit perfect new lens too looks excellent

OK! Thank you! It may be cost efficient to just get a reproduced bezel rather than hiring someone to restore one.

custom10nut · 12-10-2016, 11:11 PM

I just replaced mine last month. The last one I replaced lasted about 15 years, before I got around to changing it. I think all of them are about the same as far as fit. Mine have both fit great.
One thing I will advise is that you protect it from prolonged sun and heat exposure. They are what fades the chrome "plated" border.

In The Ten Ring · 12-10-2016, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

I just replaced mine last month. The last one I replaced lasted about 15 years, before I got around to changing it. I think all of them are about the same as far as fit. Mine have both fit great.
One thing I will advise is that you protect it from prolonged sun and heat exposure. They are what fades the chrome "plated" border.

Thanks man. After I get it running, the truck will stay garaged most of the time (it has BEEN IMPRISONED in a garage since 1994). When parked outside, I think I am going to put white foam board into each window.

**davischevy** · 12-10-2016, 11:41 PM

The new ones fit great.

I just bought some rechromed originals from Mr. G's in Ft Worth, TX.

http://www.mrgusa.com/rechrome/

He is closing down his plastic rechrome operation. I have been using his parts since 1988, and they did some nice work.

12-10-2016, 07:06 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Reproduction dash bezels. Any good? 1). Can you buy a reproduction dash bezel? (Not all the gauges with it, just the bezel). 2). Do those fit the OEM 7 gauge clusters well?

12-10-2016, 07:14 PM	#2
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: Reproduction dash bezels. Any good? I purchased a new replacement (after market, not GM) several years ago from Classic Industries in Oklahoma City, Ok. Did this when I installed my factory tach and NOS printed circuit. Fit like a glove. Laid both the old bezel and new re-pop along side each other on the work bench and transferred pieces from old to the new with no problem at all. Couldn't really tell the new one was not a GM bezel other than did not have the GM parts sticker on it as the original did. Not sure about today's offerings, maybe some one with a more current experience will chime in. So much nicer than my old beat up original, this was on the 7 hole panel set up. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-10-2016, 07:28 PM	#3
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Reproduction dash bezels. Any good? Well that is motivating, thanks. Anyone else with more current info?

12-10-2016, 08:21 PM	#4
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: Reproduction dash bezels. Any good? I did mine last winter from classic industries fit perfect new lens too looks excellent

12-10-2016, 11:11 PM	#6
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,887	Re: Reproduction dash bezels. Any good? I just replaced mine last month. The last one I replaced lasted about 15 years, before I got around to changing it. I think all of them are about the same as far as fit. Mine have both fit great. One thing I will advise is that you protect it from prolonged sun and heat exposure. They are what fades the chrome "plated" border.

12-10-2016, 11:41 PM	#8
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Reproduction dash bezels. Any good? The new ones fit great. I just bought some rechromed originals from Mr. G's in Ft Worth, TX. http://www.mrgusa.com/rechrome/ He is closing down his plastic rechrome operation. I have been using his parts since 1988, and they did some nice work. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.



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