Can I do this with my Gauge Bezel?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LandonL · 06-30-2010, 09:20 PM

I have this stock Gauge Bezel that has the hole for a choke as well as lights & wipers. But it does NOT have the holes for the optional gauges.

What I want to do, is take everything behind the old bezel, (lens, old gauges, and the center hazard lights/blinkers) and move it to a bezel with the optional gauges as pictures below that has the choke slot. What I need to know is if I can move everything from the old one, into an optional gauges bezel without using the optional gauge holes. (I'm going to put some digital gauges in the blank holes.)
So Is this possible??

LandonL · 06-30-2010, 10:04 PM

Anyone have a clue, I need to know before I purchase the bezel

mcbassin · 06-30-2010, 10:25 PM

I would have to say yes you "probably" can but I have never done that one. I have taken one like yours out and installed the full gage set before though. I don't remember all the details but it wasn't too hard.....the speedo and fuel gauge should be straight forward not sure about the "dummy" lights. good luck

**70shortfleet** · 06-30-2010, 10:48 PM

Just about anything can be done, but unless you want to do a ton of fabrication work on switching one to the other, I would not recommend doing it. The back tins are completely different and would not bolt up right and they are different depths!

LandonL · 06-30-2010, 11:21 PM

I just got the old one off. I really wanted those digital gauges and to keep what I have.. Oh well. Guess we'll have to see.

lofly'a · 07-01-2010, 01:10 AM

yes it can be done the 3 top holes are the same dimensions on both panels. so if i follow you, you want to take your gauges out of the 3 hole panel and install them in the 7 hole panel, then install additional gauges in the bottom 4 holes. you may need to get a 7 hole lens along with the dash panel, and do a few things to get the signals to work in the 7 hole config. or just not use the 7 hole sig. spots and leave the sigs. in their original location..

67chevy1series · 07-01-2010, 01:40 AM

hey let me go check i have both in my garage so ya

67chevy1series · 07-01-2010, 01:45 AM

nope it will not work one reason your blinkers are set up for the holes in the center not on ethier side of the center hole and it sticks to far behind the bezel so no

LandonL · 07-01-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

nope it will not work one reason your blinkers are set up for the holes in the center not on ethier side of the center hole and it sticks to far behind the bezel so no

The blinkers would stay where they currently are (in the center hole) but are you sure it sticks out too far?

71swb4x4 · 07-01-2010, 04:38 PM

What I would do is buy a junk factory gauge setup. Then you can transfer your speedo and gas gauge over to the tin for the gauge setup, and bolt everything up to the new bezel. You would also then be utilizing the blinker holes that are in the new bezel.

Another idea is to just cut holes in the bottom of your current bezel, and mount the gauges to that one.

LandonL · 07-01-2010, 04:46 PM

Im thinking on just painting the old one to match my new interior..anyone got a brand of vinyl/plastic paint they prefer?

06-30-2010, 09:20 PM	#1
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Can I do this with my Gauge Bezel?? I have this stock Gauge Bezel that has the hole for a choke as well as lights & wipers. But it does NOT have the holes for the optional gauges. What I want to do, is take everything behind the old bezel, (lens, old gauges, and the center hazard lights/blinkers) and move it to a bezel with the optional gauges as pictures below that has the choke slot. What I need to know is if I can move everything from the old one, into an optional gauges bezel without using the optional gauge holes. (I'm going to put some digital gauges in the blank holes.) So Is this possible?? __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

06-30-2010, 10:04 PM	#2
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Can I do this with my Gauge Bezel?? Anyone have a clue, I need to know before I purchase the bezel __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

06-30-2010, 10:25 PM	#3
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Can I do this with my Gauge Bezel?? I would have to say yes you "probably" can but I have never done that one. I have taken one like yours out and installed the full gage set before though. I don't remember all the details but it wasn't too hard.....the speedo and fuel gauge should be straight forward not sure about the "dummy" lights. good luck __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-30-2010, 10:48 PM	#4
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,228	Re: Can I do this with my Gauge Bezel?? Just about anything can be done, but unless you want to do a ton of fabrication work on switching one to the other, I would not recommend doing it. The back tins are completely different and would not bolt up right and they are different depths!

06-30-2010, 11:21 PM	#5
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Can I do this with my Gauge Bezel?? I just got the old one off. I really wanted those digital gauges and to keep what I have.. Oh well. Guess we'll have to see. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

07-01-2010, 01:10 AM	#6
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Can I do this with my Gauge Bezel?? yes it can be done the 3 top holes are the same dimensions on both panels. so if i follow you, you want to take your gauges out of the 3 hole panel and install them in the 7 hole panel, then install additional gauges in the bottom 4 holes. you may need to get a 7 hole lens along with the dash panel, and do a few things to get the signals to work in the 7 hole config. or just not use the 7 hole sig. spots and leave the sigs. in their original location.. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project Last edited by lofly'a; 07-01-2010 at 01:15 AM.

07-01-2010, 01:40 AM	#7
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Can I do this with my Gauge Bezel?? hey let me go check i have both in my garage so ya

07-01-2010, 01:45 AM	#8
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Can I do this with my Gauge Bezel?? nope it will not work one reason your blinkers are set up for the holes in the center not on ethier side of the center hole and it sticks to far behind the bezel so no

07-01-2010, 04:38 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Can I do this with my Gauge Bezel?? What I would do is buy a junk factory gauge setup. Then you can transfer your speedo and gas gauge over to the tin for the gauge setup, and bolt everything up to the new bezel. You would also then be utilizing the blinker holes that are in the new bezel. Another idea is to just cut holes in the bottom of your current bezel, and mount the gauges to that one. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 07-01-2010 at 04:38 PM.

07-01-2010, 04:46 PM	#11
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Can I do this with my Gauge Bezel?? Im thinking on just painting the old one to match my new interior..anyone got a brand of vinyl/plastic paint they prefer? __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640



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