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jchav62 · 02-07-2008, 08:36 AM

Hey guys. I just acquired a 73 and I'll be picking it up this weekend in Nevada. I've been looking around different website checking on some parts that I may need. I noticed that most companies offer dash/gauge bezels for 75 and up. What different on a 73-74? Will the later bezels fit? I'm not sure of the condition of the one in the truck, I was just checking around. Thanks for the help!

jc

Jonboy · 02-07-2008, 08:51 AM

They are different around the headlamp and wiper switches. If you change to a later wiper switch, a later bezel should work fine. The later wiper switches are lit up from the back and have a larger hole, the earlier ones are not lit up. The hole around the headlamp switch is smaller and comes up towards the know on the older bezels also. Other than that, they shoul dbe the same to 77, then 78-80 are different (but I think they will interchange; never tried), and 81-up will not work with an 80-earlier dash pad. (however, a 73-80 bezel will work with an 81-up dash pad).

chev74 · 02-07-2008, 10:48 AM

welcome to the world of the 73-75 trucks! get all the parts while you can

Kixwy2 · 02-07-2008, 11:07 AM

No kidding! The dash bezel was a huge frustration for me. I finally found one on ebay but it was after getting one wrong one and searching for about 3 months. You'll have to get one for 73/74 specifically if you aren't changing wipers.

The one I got out of a 1980 was too sharp at the top corners, too deep for the dash, and the wiper and light holes didn't quite line up. Definitely try to get one for our years, especially if you are willing to be patient about it.

Here's what you want to look for:

chev74 · 02-07-2008, 01:11 PM

hey- i thought about bidding on that bezel...

andresco50 · 02-07-2008, 01:16 PM

What about a 75 bezel, is hard to find one??

chev74 · 02-07-2008, 03:04 PM

i believe they are hard to find... you gotta watch out for all those guys on eBay and craigslist, cuz they almost ALWAYS list the stuff under a '73-87' heading. just make sure it fits first

mhicks · 02-07-2008, 09:10 PM

There is a place in Fort Worth that will swap you out a redone one for a used one and I think it is around $75.00. You send them your old and they will send you the refurbished one. They redo the chrome completely and repaint. Let me know if interested and I will look it up and give the address or phone number.

jchav62 · 02-08-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mhicks

There is a place in Fort Worth that will swap you out a redone one for a used one and I think it is around $75.00. You send them your old and they will send you the refurbished one. They redo the chrome completely and repaint. Let me know if interested and I will look it up and give the address or phone number.

I'm interested! Where are they? Thanks!

**slepysal** · 02-08-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

I'm interested! Where are they? Thanks!

yea me too let us know

chev74 · 02-08-2008, 01:24 AM

yeah, dad!!! tell these guys where it is!!

mhicks · 02-08-2008, 02:14 AM

Here is their link to their website. I have contacted them by phone about a year ago and they said they do them for our pickups.

http://webpages.charter.net/gtodash/dashroot/index.htm

jchav62 · 02-08-2008, 02:58 AM

Thanks. I sent them an e-mail asking if they still do ours. I hope so... I'll let you know what they say...

02-07-2008, 08:36 AM	#1
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Dash bezel question... Hey guys. I just acquired a 73 and I'll be picking it up this weekend in Nevada. I've been looking around different website checking on some parts that I may need. I noticed that most companies offer dash/gauge bezels for 75 and up. What different on a 73-74? Will the later bezels fit? I'm not sure of the condition of the one in the truck, I was just checking around. Thanks for the help! jc __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-07-2008, 08:51 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Dash bezel question... They are different around the headlamp and wiper switches. If you change to a later wiper switch, a later bezel should work fine. The later wiper switches are lit up from the back and have a larger hole, the earlier ones are not lit up. The hole around the headlamp switch is smaller and comes up towards the know on the older bezels also. Other than that, they shoul dbe the same to 77, then 78-80 are different (but I think they will interchange; never tried), and 81-up will not work with an 80-earlier dash pad. (however, a 73-80 bezel will work with an 81-up dash pad).

02-07-2008, 10:48 AM	#3
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Dash bezel question... welcome to the world of the 73-75 trucks! get all the parts while you can

02-07-2008, 11:07 AM	#4
Kixwy2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 177	Re: Dash bezel question... No kidding! The dash bezel was a huge frustration for me. I finally found one on ebay but it was after getting one wrong one and searching for about 3 months. You'll have to get one for 73/74 specifically if you aren't changing wipers. The one I got out of a 1980 was too sharp at the top corners, too deep for the dash, and the wiper and light holes didn't quite line up. Definitely try to get one for our years, especially if you are willing to be patient about it. Here's what you want to look for: __________________ 1974 GMC C-10; my new addiction 1998 4 Runner; daily driver

02-07-2008, 01:11 PM	#5
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Dash bezel question... hey- i thought about bidding on that bezel...

02-07-2008, 01:16 PM	#6
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Dash bezel question... What about a 75 bezel, is hard to find one?? __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

02-07-2008, 03:04 PM	#7
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Dash bezel question... i believe they are hard to find... you gotta watch out for all those guys on eBay and craigslist, cuz they almost ALWAYS list the stuff under a '73-87' heading. just make sure it fits first

02-07-2008, 09:10 PM	#8
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Dash bezel question... There is a place in Fort Worth that will swap you out a redone one for a used one and I think it is around $75.00. You send them your old and they will send you the refurbished one. They redo the chrome completely and repaint. Let me know if interested and I will look it up and give the address or phone number.

02-08-2008, 01:24 AM	#11
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Dash bezel question... yeah, dad!!! tell these guys where it is!!

02-08-2008, 02:14 AM	#12
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Dash bezel question... Here is their link to their website. I have contacted them by phone about a year ago and they said they do them for our pickups. http://webpages.charter.net/gtodash/dashroot/index.htm

02-08-2008, 02:58 AM	#13
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Dash bezel question... Thanks. I sent them an e-mail asking if they still do ours. I hope so... I'll let you know what they say... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4



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