WANTED: 55-57 GMC Gauge Bezel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Seon · 02-12-2005, 07:32 PM

Want to buy a bezel assembly for a 55-57 (58-59?).

SideStepper · 02-12-2005, 09:11 PM

I have a spare original style dash gauge bezel panel(s) assembly for a 55 GMC.
I believe that the 55,56 & 57 GMC used the identical dash assembly (uncertain about 58-59). I also have spare original gauges. Let me know exactly what you may be interested in. Sorry, I don't have a camera or pictures for you.

Seon · 02-12-2005, 11:19 PM

Hi S/S, I sent you a pm. Thanks

SideStepper · 02-13-2005, 12:21 AM

I got your pm. Sent you additional info via pm.

northerngmc · 02-14-2005, 04:07 PM

Are you interested in a factory clock to go in that dash?

Seon · 02-14-2005, 07:54 PM

Thanks for the offer, but I've got a 6pc gauges for the bezel so I won't need a clock.
Hey S/S, I'd like to get a price for you assembly.
Thanks

SideStepper · 02-15-2005, 01:03 AM

Did you check the www.1955gmctruck.com web site for a picture of the dash assembly, as I suggested in my pm the other day?
If you are planning to use aftermarket gauges, they more than likely won't work in the factory dash asembly set-up. You may be better off fabricating a new dash "bezel plate" to fit your new gauges.

SideStepper · 02-15-2005, 01:05 AM

Sorry, the correct web address is www.1955gmc.com

northerngmc · 02-15-2005, 02:41 PM

Last night while looking there was a decent set on eBay.

Seon · 02-15-2005, 06:03 PM

Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with the GMC bezel but here's the pics that S/S referred to. As I understand it, I'll need the plates but where do I get the outter trim? It would be nice if I can just buy the complete stock bezel

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SideStepper · 02-15-2005, 10:27 PM

OK, I will try to explain the dash assembly components.

2 (right & left) DIE CAST MOUNTING PLATES. The gauges are secured to the backside of this, on several bosses or pads which have tapped holes for gauge clamps & fasteners.

2 (right & left) SHEET METAL DECORATIVE PANELS. These are located on top of the mounting plates. The sheet metal is bright & shiny with the horizontal stripes. The trim piece that you refered to is actually the edge of the die cast plates under the sheet metal panels.

6 GAUGE BEZELS. These are the decorative rings around each gauge.

If you are using aftermarket gauges that are a different than the factory gauges, I would be easier to fabricate a new dash panel rather then modify the original one

Seon · 02-16-2005, 09:10 AM

Thanks for the excellent descriptions.

northerngmc · 02-16-2005, 11:59 AM

The plates very being reproduced, but are not longer available in stock configuration. The seller, Ken from Florida, I can get you more information if you want it, still has a couple of non stock sets left.

The bezels came in both white and chrome.

Here is a look at mine.

Seon · 02-16-2005, 08:24 PM

The Dolphine 6 gauge set I have measures 3-1/8" for the Tach and Speedo, 2-1/16" for the gas, oil, temp and fuel. What size holes are in the decorative panels?

I'd like to get a pair of the decorative plates and the trim piece.

SideStepper · 02-16-2005, 09:51 PM

Unfortunately, the aftermarket gauges are a different diameter.
The stock speedometer & bezel is 3.80" diameter.
The stock smaller gauges & bezels are 2.20" diameter.
I know of no aftermarket gauges, that will interchange with the stock bezels or dash assembly confiruration without some modifications.

Seon · 02-17-2005, 10:19 PM

See that "white" fluffy thing flying in the ring???
That's the towel I'm throwing

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Thanks guys

SideStepper · 02-18-2005, 12:10 AM

Yeah your gauges are to small to work in the stock assemble. Don't give up yet!
I am planning to fabricate my own dash instrument panels to fit aftermarket gauges.
I think that you can do the same, with some small amount of work.
Right now I am in the market for a gauge set, before I start the panel fabrication.
Can you tell me about you gauges & why you pick them to buy. What should I look for in a good gauge set?

02-12-2005, 07:32 PM	#1
Seon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 503	WANTED: 55-57 GMC Gauge Bezel Want to buy a bezel assembly for a 55-57 (58-59?).

02-14-2005, 04:07 PM	#5
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Are you interested in a factory clock to go in that dash? __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

02-15-2005, 02:41 PM	#9
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Last night while looking there was a decent set on eBay. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

02-16-2005, 11:59 AM	#13
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	The plates very being reproduced, but are not longer available in stock configuration. The seller, Ken from Florida, I can get you more information if you want it, still has a couple of non stock sets left. The bezels came in both white and chrome. Here is a look at mine. Attached Images __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

02-12-2005, 09:11 PM	#2
SideStepper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 272	I have a spare original style dash gauge bezel panel(s) assembly for a 55 GMC. I believe that the 55,56 & 57 GMC used the identical dash assembly (uncertain about 58-59). I also have spare original gauges. Let me know exactly what you may be interested in. Sorry, I don't have a camera or pictures for you.

02-12-2005, 11:19 PM	#3
Seon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 503	Hi S/S, I sent you a pm. Thanks

02-13-2005, 12:21 AM	#4
SideStepper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 272	I got your pm. Sent you additional info via pm.

02-14-2005, 07:54 PM	#6
Seon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 503	Thanks for the offer, but I've got a 6pc gauges for the bezel so I won't need a clock. Hey S/S, I'd like to get a price for you assembly. Thanks

02-15-2005, 01:03 AM	#7
SideStepper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 272	Did you check the www.1955gmctruck.com web site for a picture of the dash assembly, as I suggested in my pm the other day? If you are planning to use aftermarket gauges, they more than likely won't work in the factory dash asembly set-up. You may be better off fabricating a new dash "bezel plate" to fit your new gauges.

02-15-2005, 01:05 AM	#8
SideStepper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 272	Sorry, the correct web address is www.1955gmc.com

02-15-2005, 06:03 PM	#10
Seon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 503	Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with the GMC bezel but here's the pics that S/S referred to. As I understand it, I'll need the plates but where do I get the outter trim? It would be nice if I can just buy the complete stock bezel /

02-15-2005, 10:27 PM	#11
SideStepper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 272	OK, I will try to explain the dash assembly components. 2 (right & left) DIE CAST MOUNTING PLATES. The gauges are secured to the backside of this, on several bosses or pads which have tapped holes for gauge clamps & fasteners. 2 (right & left) SHEET METAL DECORATIVE PANELS. These are located on top of the mounting plates. The sheet metal is bright & shiny with the horizontal stripes. The trim piece that you refered to is actually the edge of the die cast plates under the sheet metal panels. 6 GAUGE BEZELS. These are the decorative rings around each gauge. If you are using aftermarket gauges that are a different than the factory gauges, I would be easier to fabricate a new dash panel rather then modify the original one

02-16-2005, 09:10 AM	#12
Seon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 503	Thanks for the excellent descriptions.

02-16-2005, 08:24 PM	#14
Seon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 503	The Dolphine 6 gauge set I have measures 3-1/8" for the Tach and Speedo, 2-1/16" for the gas, oil, temp and fuel. What size holes are in the decorative panels? I'd like to get a pair of the decorative plates and the trim piece.



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02-16-2005, 09:51 PM	#15
SideStepper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 272	Unfortunately, the aftermarket gauges are a different diameter. The stock speedometer & bezel is 3.80" diameter. The stock smaller gauges & bezels are 2.20" diameter. I know of no aftermarket gauges, that will interchange with the stock bezels or dash assembly confiruration without some modifications.

02-17-2005, 10:19 PM	#16
Seon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 503	See that "white" fluffy thing flying in the ring??? That's the towel I'm throwing . Thanks guys

02-18-2005, 12:10 AM	#17
SideStepper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 272	Yeah your gauges are to small to work in the stock assemble. Don't give up yet! I am planning to fabricate my own dash instrument panels to fit aftermarket gauges. I think that you can do the same, with some small amount of work. Right now I am in the market for a gauge set, before I start the panel fabrication. Can you tell me about you gauges & why you pick them to buy. What should I look for in a good gauge set?

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