10-23-2003, 10:23 AM | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Vermont
Posts: 996
|
Gauge bezels
I need a new gauge bezel, but before purchase, I wondered who has purchased one, where they got it from and were they pleased with the quality of it? They're on ebay for $25, but other quality vendors sell them for $40+. You usually get what you pay for, but is this the case with bezels too?
Just trying to prevent making a mistake here.....I want a good quality OEM looking bezel. Recommendations welcome. Thanks all.... -adam |
10-23-2003, 10:44 AM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: NC
Posts: 987
|
I bought mine from GMCPaul. The quality seemed fine. I would like to know if there is a difference between the $25 one and the $40+ one as well.
|
10-23-2003, 10:59 AM | #3 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,284
|
I have them for 25.00 dollars and I would be willing to bet that the other vendors buy them from the exact same manufacturer I do.
|
10-23-2003, 12:43 PM | #4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Clover, SC , US
Posts: 971
|
There are different manufacturers of dash bezels. Some are made in the US and some overseas. You can take bezels from different manufacturers and set them side by side and see a difference in quality. Whether it is the black part not quite covering like it should or the chrome on the edges being wavy looking. Just buy from a vendor who backs up what they sell, from what I read from this board all vendors here do. You get what you pay for. It was amazing when I was a dealer how price was more of a concern to some customers than quality.
Just my .02 David
__________________
1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside |
10-23-2003, 12:55 PM | #5 |
71 DELUX
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Northern CA / Sac
Posts: 1,055
|
mold color
In looking at these, I've notice that some look to be molded in black, while others are molded in white or a clearer base before the "chrome" look is applied. Can anyone verify this?
__________________
5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000 |
10-23-2003, 12:58 PM | #6 |
Formerly yellow72custom
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 7,531
|
I bought one from Rick's for $25 and am very happy with it....Half the price of the other vendors
Mine has chrome around the edges, but the face is painted in flat black, just like the originals.
__________________
'72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg |
10-23-2003, 01:39 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Greenfield Mass.
Posts: 551
|
I bought two from rick,s one all chrome one original both look great. one had a scratch on the side when i unpacked it. I,m sure they would have replaced it if I would have asked him too. but my trucks are not show trucks. shawn is very personable to talk to on the phone . very helpful. just my o2.
__________________
Certifiably crazy person |
10-23-2003, 01:40 PM | #8 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,284
|
I also have the ones that are all chrome (no black on them), for the same price
|
10-23-2003, 01:41 PM | #9 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,284
|
biglou if you want and haven't installed it yet send it back and I can get you out a new.
Shawn |
10-23-2003, 01:54 PM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Greenfield Mass.
Posts: 551
|
no i,m fine with it shawn. Thank,s for the offer. I know you would make it good if I had asked. :p
__________________
Certifiably crazy person |
10-23-2003, 02:16 PM | #11 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Vermont
Posts: 996
|
Cool.....thanks for the advice and info. I really appreciate it.
|
10-23-2003, 03:05 PM | #12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Henderson, NV
Posts: 358
|
I got mine from GMC Paul and it's perfect.
__________________
1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350 |
10-23-2003, 08:40 PM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: TN/VA
Posts: 6,388
|
They are a diffrence in them. I only sell the best on the market.
|
10-24-2003, 12:00 AM | #14 |
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,690
|
I have bought 3 or 4 from rick, and have not been disapointed. I sold one to someone on here last winter with rick's bezel on there...wish I could remember who, i think it is still sitting in his living room though.
|
10-24-2003, 01:40 AM | #15 |
My other Love
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada
Posts: 4,085
|
hey anything new is better then the bezel that Ihave in my truck, i tried repainting it, but it looks horrid, and the paint in the center reacted with the other paint, and now it is all cracked up
__________________
Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life |
10-25-2003, 10:44 PM | #16 |
PROJECT 7DEUCE
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,606
|
I bought mine from tim and was very pleased with the quality and price he gave me...
__________________
GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|