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**68350** · 12-13-2011, 02:04 AM

So what year dash bezels are the same. The one that came out of my 79 is different than the one I picked up to replace it. The replacement being a lot thicker on the mounting edge. thanks

Jonboy · 12-13-2011, 03:11 AM

I am pretty sure it is 73-74, 75-77, 78-80, 81-83, 84-87 (88 on the Blazer/Sub?CC), then 89-91.

**68350** · 12-13-2011, 03:07 PM

Are any of them interchangeable?
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Jonboy · 12-13-2011, 03:23 PM

Yes and no. The 73-4 bezel is very similar to the 75-77 bezel, except the windshield wiper switch is lit with a fiber optic cable, rather than a bulb. Other than that, they are the same. The 78-80 bezel has a little different grain, and the gauges are outlined, but it will physically interchange. 81-83 will only work with the later dash pad, but has a windshield wiper hole in the bezel. 84-87 looks like the 81-83, except the light switch is moved up, and there is no wiper hole. 89-91 suburban has a 1 1/2 DIN radio, and was available in woodgrain also. You can use the older bezels with the newer dash, but not the other way around (from my experience).

**68350** · 12-13-2011, 08:23 PM

Ok so i have to find a 73-80be bezel for my 79 then. The other dash i have must be a newer one then
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thark_ · 12-14-2011, 09:18 AM

Thx, this useful info

12-13-2011, 02:04 AM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Dash bezels? So what year dash bezels are the same. The one that came out of my 79 is different than the one I picked up to replace it. The replacement being a lot thicker on the mounting edge. thanks __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

12-13-2011, 03:11 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Dash bezels? I am pretty sure it is 73-74, 75-77, 78-80, 81-83, 84-87 (88 on the Blazer/Sub?CC), then 89-91. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-13-2011, 03:07 PM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Dash bezels? Are any of them interchangeable? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

12-13-2011, 03:23 PM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Dash bezels? Yes and no. The 73-4 bezel is very similar to the 75-77 bezel, except the windshield wiper switch is lit with a fiber optic cable, rather than a bulb. Other than that, they are the same. The 78-80 bezel has a little different grain, and the gauges are outlined, but it will physically interchange. 81-83 will only work with the later dash pad, but has a windshield wiper hole in the bezel. 84-87 looks like the 81-83, except the light switch is moved up, and there is no wiper hole. 89-91 suburban has a 1 1/2 DIN radio, and was available in woodgrain also. You can use the older bezels with the newer dash, but not the other way around (from my experience). __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-13-2011, 08:23 PM	#5
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Dash bezels? Ok so i have to find a 73-80be bezel for my 79 then. The other dash i have must be a newer one then Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

12-14-2011, 09:18 AM	#6
thark_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Santa Ana CA Posts: 30	Re: Dash bezels? Thx, this useful info

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