1977 wood dash bezel photo - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**K25alive** · 03-12-2020, 04:14 PM

If anyone has a close-up photo of a NOS or like-new wood grain dash bezel could you please send to me? My dash bezel is faded and darker then it was when new. The 1977 woodgrain color was lighter than other years. I'd like a good color photo of a like-new bezel. Thank you.

72c20customcamper · 03-12-2020, 09:32 PM

Heres mine from my 77 burban all original never touched

72c20customcamper · 03-12-2020, 09:33 PM

I can get more tomorrow in daylight if needed

**K25alive** · 03-13-2020, 01:29 PM

Thanks Mark! Yes, if you can take some photos in varying light would be great. I'm working with a company, Instrument Specialties, that says they can re-apply the wood colored material but they will need an example of the color/tone to match it. And I want it to look original.

72c20customcamper · 03-13-2020, 09:54 PM

This is of the insert . I'll take more tomorrow more close ups

Katrina/10 · 03-14-2020, 08:45 AM

The 77 bezel also had a thin chrome plastic trim around the outer edge. It usually falls off.

**bhc41051** · 03-14-2020, 09:21 AM

Here's a pic of the chrome trim (wood grain is 75-76)

77 ChevySport · 03-14-2020, 10:38 AM

Picture of my original wood dash. Note>The tachometer does have a red
line for the RPM and the gear selection has a cover on it since the truck
has standard shift. (Muncie 465). Larry

LT7A · 03-16-2020, 05:45 AM

Cool to see the support for the question that was asked. K25alive, can you show us the outcome of the work you're having done, and maybe a little about the truck? The details on these trucks is part of what makes them so cool.

rustyfive-seven · 03-16-2020, 10:01 AM

the woodgrain interior trim is one of my favorite parts of my 77! finding nice parts is a bit of a challenge though, my originals are faded pretty bad

72c20customcamper · 03-16-2020, 01:02 PM

Some more.

**K25alive** · 03-16-2020, 03:58 PM

Thanks for all the photos!

**K25alive** · 05-27-2022, 02:52 PM

To follow-up, I did finally install the dash bezel that I had re-chromed and the wood face overlayed with new material. The color of the wood isn't as light as the OEM 1977 color, but I can live with it. The truck is a 77 C10 short/stepside Big 10, 454/400. Original orange paint, it has some patina for sure. I hope to drive it to Hot August Nights in Reno this year.

LT7A · 05-28-2022, 06:13 AM

Might not match per se, but it sure looks nice.

**Corts60** · 06-01-2022, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K25alive

To follow-up, I did finally install the dash bezel that I had re-chromed and the wood face overlayed with new material. The color of the wood isn't as light as the OEM 1977 color, but I can live with it. The truck is a 77 C10 short/stepside Big 10, 454/400. Original orange paint, it has some patina for sure. I hope to drive it to Hot August Nights in Reno this year.

If I’m being honest, I think your bezel looks better than the factory units. The grain and color is better in my opinion. Great work!

03-12-2020, 04:14 PM	#1
K25alive Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 274	1977 wood dash bezel photo If anyone has a close-up photo of a NOS or like-new wood grain dash bezel could you please send to me? My dash bezel is faded and darker then it was when new. The 1977 woodgrain color was lighter than other years. I'd like a good color photo of a like-new bezel. Thank you.

03-12-2020, 09:32 PM	#2
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,458	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo Heres mine from my 77 burban all original never touched Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-12-2020, 09:33 PM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,458	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo I can get more tomorrow in daylight if needed __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-13-2020, 01:29 PM	#4
K25alive Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 274	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo Thanks Mark! Yes, if you can take some photos in varying light would be great. I'm working with a company, Instrument Specialties, that says they can re-apply the wood colored material but they will need an example of the color/tone to match it. And I want it to look original.

03-13-2020, 09:54 PM	#5
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,458	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo This is of the insert . I'll take more tomorrow more close ups Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-14-2020, 08:45 AM	#6
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo The 77 bezel also had a thin chrome plastic trim around the outer edge. It usually falls off. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

03-14-2020, 09:21 AM	#7
bhc41051 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Otway OH Posts: 788	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo Here's a pic of the chrome trim (wood grain is 75-76) Attached Images

03-14-2020, 10:38 AM	#8
77 ChevySport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 201	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo Picture of my original wood dash. Note>The tachometer does have a red line for the RPM and the gear selection has a cover on it since the truck has standard shift. (Muncie 465). Larry Last edited by 77 ChevySport; 03-14-2020 at 10:43 AM. Reason: Spelling

03-16-2020, 05:45 AM	#9
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,586	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo Cool to see the support for the question that was asked. K25alive, can you show us the outcome of the work you're having done, and maybe a little about the truck? The details on these trucks is part of what makes them so cool.

03-16-2020, 10:01 AM	#10
rustyfive-seven Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wolcott ct Posts: 51	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo the woodgrain interior trim is one of my favorite parts of my 77! finding nice parts is a bit of a challenge though, my originals are faded pretty bad

03-16-2020, 01:02 PM	#11
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,458	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo Some more. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-16-2020, 03:58 PM	#12
K25alive Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 274	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo Thanks for all the photos!

05-27-2022, 02:52 PM	#13
K25alive Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 274	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo To follow-up, I did finally install the dash bezel that I had re-chromed and the wood face overlayed with new material. The color of the wood isn't as light as the OEM 1977 color, but I can live with it. The truck is a 77 C10 short/stepside Big 10, 454/400. Original orange paint, it has some patina for sure. I hope to drive it to Hot August Nights in Reno this year. Attached Images

05-28-2022, 06:13 AM	#14
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,586	Re: 1977 wood dash bezel photo Might not match per se, but it sure looks nice.



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