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Lemield · 04-05-2016, 10:57 AM

My 1971 K20 has a factory manual throttle. I have not seen a new dash bezel that has the provision for the manual throttle. Am I correct in assuming that if I buy a replacement bezel, I can just drill the hole for the manual throttle? Has anyone done this that can offer some hints or advice?

Thanks everyone.

snipescastle2 · 04-05-2016, 12:39 PM

You might look at the ones that had a "Choke" provision, at least the hole would look factory and you could always file/sand the choke letters off and paint that area to match.
Ben

Lemield · 04-05-2016, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipescastle2

You might look at the ones that had a "Choke" provision, at least the hole would look factory and you could always file/sand the choke letters off and paint that area to match.
Ben

Good idea except that the choke is on the left and my manual throttle is on the right below the wiper switch so that won't work....but thanks

snipescastle2 · 04-05-2016, 01:00 PM

Well, you could always have a billet aluminum one made and have them machine the hole where you need it.
Ben

Lemield · 04-05-2016, 05:46 PM

That is one option...

I would still prefer the stock looking bezel....

Lemield · 04-06-2016, 09:52 AM

I ordered a new bezel yesterday.....guess we shall see if I can drill a hole for the manual throttle....

**LockDoc** · 04-06-2016, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemield

I ordered a new bezel yesterday.....guess we shall see if I can drill a hole for the manual throttle....

I think the area where the hole would be has a molded circle in the plastic, on the back.

LockDoc

Lemield · 04-06-2016, 11:36 AM

Thanks Leon.

**LockDoc** · 04-07-2016, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemield

Thanks Leon.

No problem. I think I would still fasten it in place with a couple of screws and mark around the hole from the back side with a felt tip pen.....

LockDoc

Lemield · 04-07-2016, 09:53 AM

Great idea...Thanks!

palallin · 04-07-2016, 10:02 AM

Your stock bezel should have the "Throttle" label as part of a raised area around that knob--at least, that's the one the one I had was. that raised area is a separate piece. After removing it from the old, broken dash, I simply put it over the hole I drilled in the replacement, and it looks perfectly stock.

I have all four knobs on mine:

Wiper - Choke
Lights - Throttle.

I also put the air Pressure gauge in the 3rd gauge hole and have plans to install an air compressor and tank *someday* . . . .

Lemield · 04-07-2016, 10:04 AM

Thanks Palallin....

04-05-2016, 10:57 AM	#1
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Dash Bezel Question My 1971 K20 has a factory manual throttle. I have not seen a new dash bezel that has the provision for the manual throttle. Am I correct in assuming that if I buy a replacement bezel, I can just drill the hole for the manual throttle? Has anyone done this that can offer some hints or advice? Thanks everyone. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

04-05-2016, 12:39 PM	#2
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Dash Bezel Question You might look at the ones that had a "Choke" provision, at least the hole would look factory and you could always file/sand the choke letters off and paint that area to match. Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

04-05-2016, 01:00 PM	#4
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Dash Bezel Question Well, you could always have a billet aluminum one made and have them machine the hole where you need it. Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

04-05-2016, 05:46 PM	#5
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Dash Bezel Question That is one option... I would still prefer the stock looking bezel.... __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

04-06-2016, 09:52 AM	#6
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Dash Bezel Question I ordered a new bezel yesterday.....guess we shall see if I can drill a hole for the manual throttle.... __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

04-06-2016, 11:36 AM	#8
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Dash Bezel Question Thanks Leon. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

04-07-2016, 09:53 AM	#10
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Dash Bezel Question Great idea...Thanks! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

04-07-2016, 10:02 AM	#11
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Re: Dash Bezel Question Your stock bezel should have the "Throttle" label as part of a raised area around that knob--at least, that's the one the one I had was. that raised area is a separate piece. After removing it from the old, broken dash, I simply put it over the hole I drilled in the replacement, and it looks perfectly stock. I have all four knobs on mine: Wiper - Choke Lights - Throttle. I also put the air Pressure gauge in the 3rd gauge hole and have plans to install an air compressor and tank someday . . . . __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

04-07-2016, 10:04 AM	#12
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Dash Bezel Question Thanks Palallin.... __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

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