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krazy_texan · 08-19-2003, 10:53 PM

was at a friends house today and he has a 68 GMC that had been wrecked and is going to the crusher next week so he told me that i could all the salvagable parts off of it until it goes, so today i went and got the dash components and that is about all that is any good left on the truck because it was rolled 4 times and then hit on the passenger side.

but i was wondering what is the best way to clean up the chrome around the dash bezel

Longhorn Man · 08-19-2003, 11:15 PM

A wet rag.
Most likely the plastic chrome has worn off. You can have it redone at places like Just Dashes, but it would be cheaper to get a new one. If you keep an eye open, some of the vendors have sales on these for 25 bucks. (I've bought 3 at this price to date)
You could also paint all the 'chrome' silver, but it kinda looks nasty after a while. I was going to leave my worn chrome alone since I am sick of looking at the silver paint on the GMC's wonr inst panel. (that's about the time I saw the panelsa on sale again and snagged one up)

Hooter · 08-20-2003, 12:59 AM

got any pics of the truck, or the guy who survived it ? wow that must a hurt

*rickspickuppart* · 08-20-2003, 01:02 AM

I have them for 25$ every day (including all chrome ones)

Blue4x4 · 08-20-2003, 01:14 AM

let's see a pic of the truck????

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2003, 04:27 PM

Rick, I think it was you that I bought from all 3 times. But I thoguht it was a sale.
Oh well either way.
If is a pretty good fitting piece, and helps a butt load with the apearance of the dashboard.

lukecp · 08-20-2003, 08:34 PM

I bought a $25 one from rick's also....defiently worth the money. It really improved the look of my interior compared to my painted cracking stock bezel.

08-19-2003, 10:53 PM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	scored some free parts today was at a friends house today and he has a 68 GMC that had been wrecked and is going to the crusher next week so he told me that i could all the salvagable parts off of it until it goes, so today i went and got the dash components and that is about all that is any good left on the truck because it was rolled 4 times and then hit on the passenger side. but i was wondering what is the best way to clean up the chrome around the dash bezel __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

08-20-2003, 12:59 AM	#3
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	got any pics of the truck, or the guy who survived it ? wow that must a hurt __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

08-20-2003, 08:34 PM	#7
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I bought a $25 one from rick's also....defiently worth the money. It really improved the look of my interior compared to my painted cracking stock bezel. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

08-19-2003, 11:15 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	A wet rag. Most likely the plastic chrome has worn off. You can have it redone at places like Just Dashes, but it would be cheaper to get a new one. If you keep an eye open, some of the vendors have sales on these for 25 bucks. (I've bought 3 at this price to date) You could also paint all the 'chrome' silver, but it kinda looks nasty after a while. I was going to leave my worn chrome alone since I am sick of looking at the silver paint on the GMC's wonr inst panel. (that's about the time I saw the panelsa on sale again and snagged one up)

08-20-2003, 01:02 AM	#4
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	I have them for 25$ every day (including all chrome ones)

08-20-2003, 01:14 AM	#5
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	let's see a pic of the truck????

08-20-2003, 04:27 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Rick, I think it was you that I bought from all 3 times. But I thoguht it was a sale. Oh well either way. If is a pretty good fitting piece, and helps a butt load with the apearance of the dashboard.



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