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Drogster · 03-23-2005, 02:39 AM

Is the dash bezel just a flat piece of metal or plastic, or does it have a rounded edge? I don't get my truck until mid-May (yes, it's killing me!).

I'm asking because I am considering getting piece of aluminum and making my own bezel, then drilling the holes in it for aftermarket gauges (AutoMeter, of course).

Has anyone done this before?

Tx Firefighter · 03-23-2005, 08:54 AM

It's plastic and it has rounded edges.

mocwon · 03-23-2005, 08:56 AM

Here's one Javier Sanchez makes, he's a board member. I bought one from him for $200 and it's the cat's a$$.

oj70chevy · 03-23-2005, 09:37 AM

Here is a pic of the one I have in my 70 c/10.

TomShilling · 03-23-2005, 10:18 AM

Trying to pull mine for a re-paint, and can't figure out how to get the headlight and wiper knobs off. There is supposed to be a button on the headlight shaft, but I can't reach it. Is it the same for the wiper knob? My dash is exactly like yours (71 GMC): I'm a little worried about discnnecting the sppedo and guages just to spray it...any tips would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Tom

bigcdawg99 · 03-23-2005, 11:59 AM

Mocwon,
How much with the gauges? Did you buy the cluster and put in the gauges your self? That's exactly what I'm looking for.

jtminton · 03-23-2005, 12:09 PM

On my 72, there is a little flathead screw on the wiper knob, and the lights knob just pushes on. I had to pull pretty hard to get it off, but it came off. Then you just push it back on.

shifty · 03-23-2005, 01:07 PM

I like that gauge cluster also and would be interested in learning more! Is it screened on the back? What kind of metal is it made of? How do we contact Javier (sorry for the threadjack)

Drogster · 03-23-2005, 01:38 PM

Guess what I am getting at is could I use a flat piece of aluminum sheeting and custom make my own bezel? Or would I have to have the edges rolled so there is a lip around the outer edge?

1-PU70 · 03-23-2005, 02:03 PM

Heres the one from Javy that I painted. Heres his link http://www.jjengineering.us

**71swb4x4** · 03-23-2005, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Drogster

Guess what I am getting at is could I use a flat piece of aluminum sheeting and custom make my own bezel? Or would I have to have the edges rolled so there is a lip around the outer edge?

I am sure you could figure out a way to get the sheeting to work. The headlight and wiper switches may look funny because they would stick out too far, but I don't think you would have too many other problems.
I think you can space them by double nutting them too. There shouldn't be any problem you can't work out.

mocwon · 03-23-2005, 03:12 PM

The Auto Meter Phantom gauges were about $500, if i remember correctly (I used a different tach). I bought the gauges and put them in myself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigcdawg99

Mocwon,
How much with the gauges? Did you buy the cluster and put in the gauges your self? That's exactly what I'm looking for.

03-23-2005, 02:39 AM	#1
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	Dash bezel questions... Is the dash bezel just a flat piece of metal or plastic, or does it have a rounded edge? I don't get my truck until mid-May (yes, it's killing me!). I'm asking because I am considering getting piece of aluminum and making my own bezel, then drilling the holes in it for aftermarket gauges (AutoMeter, of course). Has anyone done this before? __________________ Drog Nitrous is for those who don't know how to build.

03-23-2005, 08:54 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	It's plastic and it has rounded edges. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-23-2005, 08:56 AM	#3
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Here's one Javier Sanchez makes, he's a board member. I bought one from him for $200 and it's the cat's a$$. Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

03-23-2005, 09:37 AM	#4
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Here is a pic of the one I have in my 70 c/10. __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

03-23-2005, 10:18 AM	#5
TomShilling Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 42	Tech help request: how did you pull the wiper button? Trying to pull mine for a re-paint, and can't figure out how to get the headlight and wiper knobs off. There is supposed to be a button on the headlight shaft, but I can't reach it. Is it the same for the wiper knob? My dash is exactly like yours (71 GMC): I'm a little worried about discnnecting the sppedo and guages just to spray it...any tips would be appreciated! Thanks, Tom

03-23-2005, 11:59 AM	#6
bigcdawg99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 67	Mocwon, How much with the gauges? Did you buy the cluster and put in the gauges your self? That's exactly what I'm looking for. __________________ 71 GMC Shortbed Fleetside (under construction) "I like guns. You got a gun, you don't have to work out." Chris Rock

03-23-2005, 12:09 PM	#7
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	On my 72, there is a little flathead screw on the wiper knob, and the lights knob just pushes on. I had to pull pretty hard to get it off, but it came off. Then you just push it back on. __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."

03-23-2005, 01:07 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	I like that gauge cluster also and would be interested in learning more! Is it screened on the back? What kind of metal is it made of? How do we contact Javier (sorry for the threadjack) __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-23-2005, 01:38 PM	#9
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	Guess what I am getting at is could I use a flat piece of aluminum sheeting and custom make my own bezel? Or would I have to have the edges rolled so there is a lip around the outer edge? __________________ Drog Nitrous is for those who don't know how to build.

03-23-2005, 02:03 PM	#10
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	Heres the one from Javy that I painted. Heres his link http://www.jjengineering.us Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters



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