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bigblock73 · 12-29-2002, 11:51 PM

Does anyone out there have the aluminum dash bezel overlays, you know, the ones that bolt on over your existing bezel...LMC and others sell them.

If anyone does I would greatly appreciate it if i could get the measurements of both gauge size openings (there are 2 big ones and four smaller ones)...I just need to know both sizes.

Also, has anyone purchased theirs from LMC and how is the quality?

Thanks in advance!

-Jeff

**swervin ervin** · 12-30-2002, 12:17 AM

Jeff,

I have all the billet aluminum stuff, door panels, dash insert, and dash bezel. Mine are these. They are made by Empire Motor Sports. I went with the polished ones instead of the brushed. This is the only ones I could find polished. They are nice pieces.

I haven't installed the dash pieces yet. Waiting to see how the it turns out about getting the rest of my interior covered to match the console.

Anyway, mine measure 4-9/16" on the big holes, and 2-9/16" for the small ones, to be exact. I'm guessing you are asking to see if you gauges will fit, right? The 5" tachs/speedos, and 2-5/8" gauges will fit these holes. But, and I say but, you probably won't like it. I know I don't. It looks good as hell, but you can't see the top of the gauges while driving. I've looked at too many at truck shows. This is why my gauges are installed like they are.

bigblock73 · 12-30-2002, 12:29 AM

Hey Mike,thanks for the quick reply...I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!!!

You are right about the way they sit, but since I already have the "in dash" Ultralights I don't have much of a choice.

So if I can't see the top of the speedo then i guess I will have to go faster to actually see the needle i guess!

Can you make one more measurement fo me Mike, I need the distance from the far left edge of the speedo hole to the crease on the insert (towards the four smaller gauges).

And one more ??, are the blinker openings round or triangular shaped...kind of hard to tell from the photo on the site you gave me.

Thanks again Mike, keep the comments coming, good or bad, still nice to know from people who know!

-Jeff

**swervin ervin** · 12-30-2002, 12:53 AM

OK.

From the far left edge of the speedo hole (big hole on left, right?), it's 5/16" to the crease. The turn signal holes are round as you can see below, 3/4" in size.

Bezel shot 2

Bezel shot 3

How's that?

**swervin ervin** · 12-30-2002, 12:55 AM

Oh, and don't let the shine off my head blind you.

PHOENIX · 12-30-2002, 01:05 PM

Hey Jeff I will have some pictures for you soon of my gauges installed. If you install them over the bezel you'll need to figure something out for the signal lights. I came up with a clean installed and will explain to you how I did it if you would like.

**swervin ervin** · 12-30-2002, 02:12 PM

Well Jeff. What's the decision? Will or won't? Enquiring minds want to know.

PHOENIX · 12-30-2002, 02:54 PM

I do agree that installing them over the bezel does limit your view of the gauges (tach & speedo), but it does look good. The steering wheel doesn't block them all too much. I have a Grant wheel and its smaller then stock. A stock wheel would not block the gauges. Hope that helps.

Mike:
With your install you were able to use stock signal light in the dash correct?

**swervin ervin** · 12-30-2002, 03:01 PM

Yep.

bigblock73 · 12-30-2002, 10:42 PM

Well after measuring my gauges and comparing them to Mikes dimensions...the gauges will fit like a glove, I won't even have to enlarge the holes on the overlay.

Now if only Eddie would get off his ass and take some pics of his with the dig camera he just purchased... hint hint!

Hopefully the top view of the gauges won't be too obstructed...i'll keep my fingers crossed.

-Jeff

PHOENIX · 12-31-2002, 01:21 PM

I promise to have pictures for all to see by Monday! If I can get some good video footage off my camera I might even have some fish tails for ya

LOHRTBT · 12-31-2002, 05:03 PM

Hey Swerve....HOw much was that peice alone??? Thanks!

bigblock73 · 12-31-2002, 05:05 PM

HOw?? -- how

peice?? -- p-i-e-c-e

heh heh

LOHRTBT · 12-31-2002, 05:40 PM

hahaah...busted.... Oh well I guess when you type 70wpm+ you are gonna make some mistakes. LOL!!

J-Spec C10 · 12-31-2002, 05:44 PM

Id really like to see pics of the instaled gauges, They sound like they look good. Also, what do you do with the stock stuff, gut the gauges out of the housing, or pull the whole assembly out?

**swervin ervin** · 12-31-2002, 06:16 PM

Dave,

I looked and can't find the instrument bezel by itself. They have them listed as a dash kit, which is the bezel and dash insert above glove box. The kit was $149.95.

Door panel inserts were $44.95 for the ones without straps, $49.95 with the strap covers.

LOHRTBT · 12-31-2002, 06:23 PM

Thanks Mike!

bigblock73 · 12-31-2002, 08:41 PM

Go under "dash accessories", it is listed in there...I think it was like $90 if i remember right.

-Jeff

bigblock73 · 12-31-2002, 08:43 PM

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**swervin ervin** · 12-31-2002, 09:03 PM

Duh. You are right Jeff.

12-29-2002, 11:51 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Billet dash bezel overlay questions Does anyone out there have the aluminum dash bezel overlays, you know, the ones that bolt on over your existing bezel...LMC and others sell them. If anyone does I would greatly appreciate it if i could get the measurements of both gauge size openings (there are 2 big ones and four smaller ones)...I just need to know both sizes. Also, has anyone purchased theirs from LMC and how is the quality? Thanks in advance! -Jeff

12-30-2002, 12:17 AM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Jeff, I have all the billet aluminum stuff, door panels, dash insert, and dash bezel. Mine are these. They are made by Empire Motor Sports. I went with the polished ones instead of the brushed. This is the only ones I could find polished. They are nice pieces. I haven't installed the dash pieces yet. Waiting to see how the it turns out about getting the rest of my interior covered to match the console. Anyway, mine measure 4-9/16" on the big holes, and 2-9/16" for the small ones, to be exact. I'm guessing you are asking to see if you gauges will fit, right? The 5" tachs/speedos, and 2-5/8" gauges will fit these holes. But, and I say but, you probably won't like it. I know I don't. It looks good as hell, but you can't see the top of the gauges while driving. I've looked at too many at truck shows. This is why my gauges are installed like they are. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-30-2002, 12:55 AM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Oh, and don't let the shine off my head blind you. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-30-2002, 01:05 PM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Hey Jeff I will have some pictures for you soon of my gauges installed. If you install them over the bezel you'll need to figure something out for the signal lights. I came up with a clean installed and will explain to you how I did it if you would like. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

12-30-2002, 02:54 PM	#8
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I do agree that installing them over the bezel does limit your view of the gauges (tach & speedo), but it does look good. The steering wheel doesn't block them all too much. I have a Grant wheel and its smaller then stock. A stock wheel would not block the gauges. Hope that helps. Mike: With your install you were able to use stock signal light in the dash correct? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

12-30-2002, 12:29 AM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Hey Mike,thanks for the quick reply...I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!!! You are right about the way they sit, but since I already have the "in dash" Ultralights I don't have much of a choice. So if I can't see the top of the speedo then i guess I will have to go faster to actually see the needle i guess! Can you make one more measurement fo me Mike, I need the distance from the far left edge of the speedo hole to the crease on the insert (towards the four smaller gauges). And one more ??, are the blinker openings round or triangular shaped...kind of hard to tell from the photo on the site you gave me. Thanks again Mike, keep the comments coming, good or bad, still nice to know from people who know! -Jeff

12-30-2002, 12:53 AM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	OK. From the far left edge of the speedo hole (big hole on left, right?), it's 5/16" to the crease. The turn signal holes are round as you can see below, 3/4" in size. Bezel shot 2 Bezel shot 3 How's that?

12-30-2002, 02:12 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Well Jeff. What's the decision? Will or won't? Enquiring minds want to know.

12-30-2002, 03:01 PM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Yep.

12-30-2002, 10:42 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Well after measuring my gauges and comparing them to Mikes dimensions...the gauges will fit like a glove, I won't even have to enlarge the holes on the overlay. Now if only Eddie would get off his ass and take some pics of his with the dig camera he just purchased... hint hint! Hopefully the top view of the gauges won't be too obstructed...i'll keep my fingers crossed. -Jeff

12-31-2002, 01:21 PM	#11
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I promise to have pictures for all to see by Monday! If I can get some good video footage off my camera I might even have some fish tails for ya __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

12-31-2002, 05:03 PM	#12
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Hey Swerve....HOw much was that peice alone??? Thanks! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-31-2002, 05:05 PM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	HOw?? -- how peice?? -- p-i-e-c-e heh heh

12-31-2002, 05:40 PM	#14
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	hahaah...busted.... Oh well I guess when you type 70wpm+ you are gonna make some mistakes. LOL!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-31-2002, 05:44 PM	#15
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	Id really like to see pics of the instaled gauges, They sound like they look good. Also, what do you do with the stock stuff, gut the gauges out of the housing, or pull the whole assembly out? __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders



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12-31-2002, 06:16 PM	#16
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Dave, I looked and can't find the instrument bezel by itself. They have them listed as a dash kit, which is the bezel and dash insert above glove box. The kit was $149.95. Door panel inserts were $44.95 for the ones without straps, $49.95 with the strap covers. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-31-2002, 06:23 PM	#17
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Thanks Mike! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-31-2002, 08:41 PM	#18
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Go under "dash accessories", it is listed in there...I think it was like $90 if i remember right. -Jeff

12-31-2002, 08:43 PM	#19
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	.

12-31-2002, 09:03 PM	#20
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Duh. You are right Jeff. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

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