Dash board bezel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sillyoldman · 06-04-2005, 03:32 AM

Im kickin around replacing my dash bezel. The chrome color is worn on the original. First question is can the old be restored, and if so how? Secondly if I decide to replace mine I want a new one. Is a repro any good? And is it worth doing?

Thanks

Longhorn Man · 06-04-2005, 05:47 AM

repairing would cost more than replacement, it is a very easy job, and well worth the time money and effort.
I got mine at ricks pickup parts and it fits almost perfectly.

barn9 · 06-04-2005, 11:07 AM

Most of the vendors carry the new ones, and it is an easy job. Take the time to clean up the guages, replace bulbs, etc., while you have everyting apart, there is no better time. And be careful with the lenses over the guages, it's easy to both scratch and rub off the indicator lines.

Bamm · 06-04-2005, 11:52 AM

What LB said, and be careful what you use to clean them, as LB said it is VERY easy to "clean" off the lines on the lense.........Jerry

bagged91 · 06-04-2005, 10:27 PM

I agree. Throw a new one on and enjoy it! Like the other fella's said, while your at it, clean the lense CAREFULLY! The printing on the inside will come off easily(I took some off with just warm water). The outside of the lense will clean up nicely with some plastic polish. While you have it apart, clean the guage faces(carefully also) and repaint the needles on your guages. Also, now would be a good time to clean the chrome bezels for your lights & wipers, pull the column & paint if needed and repaint the lower column cover. Also, if your dash wasn't repainted when you redid the truck, compound and wax the dash while you have the cluster out. It will look like a new cluster when you are done. Well worth the couple of hours it takes to do it.

Green Machine · 06-05-2005, 02:00 AM

I don't know what kind of paint is on the speedo and gas gauge faces, but I doo know you can't get them wet, or the white wil start or come off an smear and then you have a mess. I ended up just using a dry cloth and dry q-tips on them, The gauges seem to have paint that you can get wet but just be careful.

Sillyoldman · 06-05-2005, 03:22 PM

I went ahead and ordered a new on. I wont be touching or cleaning anything inside.

Thanks

Longhorn Man · 06-05-2005, 05:31 PM

If you were to lightly dust the guages, and wax or polish the outside of the lens, it'll come out much better.

chickenwing · 06-06-2005, 12:07 PM

Anyone supply a factory looking woodgrain bezel? The one I ended up with has a decal on a chromed bezel. The decal is peeling and looks like crap.

06-04-2005, 03:32 AM	#1
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Dash board bezel Im kickin around replacing my dash bezel. The chrome color is worn on the original. First question is can the old be restored, and if so how? Secondly if I decide to replace mine I want a new one. Is a repro any good? And is it worth doing? Thanks __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

06-04-2005, 11:07 AM	#3
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Most of the vendors carry the new ones, and it is an easy job. Take the time to clean up the guages, replace bulbs, etc., while you have everyting apart, there is no better time. And be careful with the lenses over the guages, it's easy to both scratch and rub off the indicator lines. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

06-04-2005, 11:52 AM	#4
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	What LB said, and be careful what you use to clean them, as LB said it is VERY easy to "clean" off the lines on the lense.........Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

06-04-2005, 10:27 PM	#5
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I agree. Throw a new one on and enjoy it! Like the other fella's said, while your at it, clean the lense CAREFULLY! The printing on the inside will come off easily(I took some off with just warm water). The outside of the lense will clean up nicely with some plastic polish. While you have it apart, clean the guage faces(carefully also) and repaint the needles on your guages. Also, now would be a good time to clean the chrome bezels for your lights & wipers, pull the column & paint if needed and repaint the lower column cover. Also, if your dash wasn't repainted when you redid the truck, compound and wax the dash while you have the cluster out. It will look like a new cluster when you are done. Well worth the couple of hours it takes to do it. __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

06-05-2005, 02:00 AM	#6
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	I don't know what kind of paint is on the speedo and gas gauge faces, but I doo know you can't get them wet, or the white wil start or come off an smear and then you have a mess. I ended up just using a dry cloth and dry q-tips on them, The gauges seem to have paint that you can get wet but just be careful. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

06-04-2005, 05:47 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	repairing would cost more than replacement, it is a very easy job, and well worth the time money and effort. I got mine at ricks pickup parts and it fits almost perfectly.

06-05-2005, 03:22 PM	#7
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	I went ahead and ordered a new on. I wont be touching or cleaning anything inside. Thanks __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

06-05-2005, 05:31 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	If you were to lightly dust the guages, and wax or polish the outside of the lens, it'll come out much better.

06-06-2005, 12:07 PM	#9
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Anyone supply a factory looking woodgrain bezel? The one I ended up with has a decal on a chromed bezel. The decal is peeling and looks like crap. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.