To Be or Not To Be Steel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**68jewel** · 01-17-2011, 11:21 AM

Since this is not polished or chrome, would it be safe to assume that it is a steel, paintable bezel? Also, it is for a 67 or 68, right?

**Palf70Step** · 01-17-2011, 12:00 PM

69 and 70 came with painted bezels. I am not sure if 71/72 had them though.

cdowns · 01-17-2011, 12:21 PM

too bad you dont have a magnet to test your theory

*Kokomoooo* · 01-17-2011, 12:47 PM

It has rust on it so its either plain steel, or poor quality stainless. When in doubt, use self etching primer.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-17-2011, 12:50 PM

Those are the plane steel bezels from the factory. If you has a custom or CST package from the factory they would have been aluminum. WES

**70cst** · 01-17-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Those are the plane steel bezels from the factory. If you has a custom or CST package from the factory they would have been aluminum. WES

My 70cst came with black painted steel bezels. (At least when I bought it) I was under the impression the aluminum bezels were for 71-71 only and 69-70 were black painted steel bezels? Then again what do I know.

**68jewel** · 01-17-2011, 01:00 PM

Guys, but by looking at the shape of it...it is a 67 or 68, right? 69 and up are more square, correct?

**70cst** · 01-17-2011, 01:07 PM

Here you go...1969 & 1970 Bezels

bruceman1968 · 01-17-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 68jewel

Guys, but by looking at the shape of it...it is a 67 or 68, right? 69 and up are more square, correct?

yes 67-68. 69 and up all have dimples in the inner ring for your screwdriver to reach the headlight adjustors

**68jewel** · 01-17-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Here you go...1969 & 1970 Bezels

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Originally Posted by bruceman1968

yes 67-68. 69 and up all have dimples in the inner ring for your screwdriver to reach the headlight adjustors

Thanks guys!!

**70cst** · 01-17-2011, 02:09 PM

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Thanks guys!!

We aim to please.

**special-K** · 01-17-2011, 02:25 PM

My redundant answer is they are 67/68. 69/70s were all black and no 67/68s were. Yours look like original paint. Also,the headlight adjuster slots weren't in at least the '67s. I know '68 GMCs had the slots.

bruceman1968 · 01-17-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

My redundant answer is they are 67/68. 69/70s were all black and no 67/68s were. Yours look like original paint. Also,the headlight adjuster slots weren't in at least the '67s. I know '68 GMCs had the slots.

Tim, I was thinkin chevy.

**68jewel** · 01-17-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

too bad you dont have a magnet to test your theory

So, if a magnet sticks then it is steel...right? Sorry, for my ignorance.

bruceman1968 · 01-17-2011, 07:51 PM

Right.

01-17-2011, 11:21 AM	#1
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	To Be or Not To Be Steel Since this is not polished or chrome, would it be safe to assume that it is a steel, paintable bezel? Also, it is for a 67 or 68, right? Attached Images __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover*...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280

01-17-2011, 12:00 PM	#2
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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: To Be or Not To Be Steel too bad you dont have a magnet to test your theory __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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Kokomoooo Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kokomo Indiana Posts: 56	Re: To Be or Not To Be Steel It has rust on it so its either plain steel, or poor quality stainless. When in doubt, use self etching primer.

01-17-2011, 12:50 PM	#5
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01-17-2011, 01:00 PM	#7
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: To Be or Not To Be Steel Guys, but by looking at the shape of it...it is a 67 or 68, right? 69 and up are more square, correct? __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover*...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280

01-17-2011, 01:07 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: To Be or Not To Be Steel Here you go...1969 & 1970 Bezels __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 01-17-2011 at 01:08 PM.

01-17-2011, 02:25 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: To Be or Not To Be Steel My redundant answer is they are 67/68. 69/70s were all black and no 67/68s were. Yours look like original paint. Also,the headlight adjuster slots weren't in at least the '67s. I know '68 GMCs had the slots. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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