Custom Cab Trim instrument panel question. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

8door · 01-17-2011, 05:17 PM

My 68 is a Custom and has the bright trimmed windshield and back window,
along with the full length side moulding. The instrument panel is edged in satan silver, shouldn't that be chrome ???

67chevy1series · 01-17-2011, 05:24 PM

no not nessacarily some 68s have chrome and some satan i bought the chrome new for my 67

8door · 01-17-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

no not nessacarily some 68s have chrome and some satan i bought the chrome new for my 67

Kind of "what is in stock at the time ?"Just noticed we spelt satin wrong

Gene · 01-17-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 8door

Kind of "what is in stock at the time ?"Just noticed we spelt satin wrong

I caught that too, was wondering if it was some special panel trimmed in red

oldblue1968chevy · 01-17-2011, 06:24 PM

^ lol funny

**too much stuff** · 01-17-2011, 06:55 PM

I have seen maybe 2 chrome 68 bezels. Actually the only ones i saw were a factory choke delete bezel. Most were silver until 69. I am sure aftermarket you could get what you want.

67chevy1series · 01-17-2011, 08:45 PM

well there you have it that does make sense i have seen a chrome bezel and it had the choke delete

8door · 01-17-2011, 08:51 PM

Now that this question has been settled, has anyone repainted a panel edge
in satin silver ?

Longhorn Man · 01-17-2011, 11:41 PM

I had a 70 CST with the 3 hole panel, was original, and was silver, not chrome

**too much stuff** · 01-17-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I had a 70 CST with the 3 hole panel, was original, and was silver, not chrome

Even some of the nos bezels made later were silver instead of chrome. I have seen a few nos ones in wood grain with silver.
I am unsure why the choke delete bezels in 67-68 would have chrome. The matching glove box door would still be silver edged.
On a side note, the 2 bezels in chrome i have seen, (still have one) do NOT say choke on them. The round deletes must have been from a dealer and had a tab that covered the word choke.

CircusWagonJim · 01-18-2011, 12:42 AM

My '68 CST with a 396 and GM choke delete had an original chrome gauge bezel with a factory Tach.

**too much stuff** · 01-18-2011, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CircusWagonJim

My '68 CST with a 396 and GM choke delete had an original chrome gauge bezel with a factory Tach.

Jim,
That would be the third one i have verified. Do you remember if it had the "choke" on the bezel? Thanks.

CircusWagonJim · 01-18-2011, 01:04 AM

Never removed the Bezel or the delete. I have a couple of the deletes just to remind me of the truck.

72MARIO · 01-18-2011, 01:17 AM

My 68 burb has a chrome and my buddies 68 burb has the silver.......both have choke delete

01-17-2011, 05:17 PM	#1
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Custom Cab Trim instrument panel question. My 68 is a Custom and has the bright trimmed windshield and back window, along with the full length side moulding. The instrument panel is edged in satan silver, shouldn't that be chrome ??? __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

01-17-2011, 05:24 PM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Custom Cab Trim instrument panel question. no not nessacarily some 68s have chrome and some satan i bought the chrome new for my 67

01-17-2011, 06:24 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Custom Cab Trim instrument panel question. ^ lol funny __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-17-2011, 06:55 PM	#6
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,715	Re: Custom Cab Trim instrument panel question. I have seen maybe 2 chrome 68 bezels. Actually the only ones i saw were a factory choke delete bezel. Most were silver until 69. I am sure aftermarket you could get what you want. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-17-2011, 08:45 PM	#7
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Custom Cab Trim instrument panel question. well there you have it that does make sense i have seen a chrome bezel and it had the choke delete

01-17-2011, 08:51 PM	#8
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: Custom Cab Trim instrument panel question. Now that this question has been settled, has anyone repainted a panel edge in satin silver ? __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

01-17-2011, 11:41 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Custom Cab Trim instrument panel question. I had a 70 CST with the 3 hole panel, was original, and was silver, not chrome

01-18-2011, 12:42 AM	#11
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: Custom Cab Trim instrument panel question. My '68 CST with a 396 and GM choke delete had an original chrome gauge bezel with a factory Tach.

01-18-2011, 01:04 AM	#13
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: Custom Cab Trim instrument panel question. Never removed the Bezel or the delete. I have a couple of the deletes just to remind me of the truck. Last edited by CircusWagonJim; 01-18-2011 at 01:05 AM.

01-18-2011, 01:17 AM	#14
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Custom Cab Trim instrument panel question. My 68 burb has a chrome and my buddies 68 burb has the silver.......both have choke delete __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD Last edited by 72MARIO; 01-18-2011 at 01:17 AM.

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