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vegas80step · 01-28-2012, 06:39 PM

Still have more work but here it is so far...

I have to re-drill the mounting holes.. and the deck opening is kinda hacked up.. (It was very bad when I started) but the trim piece on the deck covers the ugly...

I had to drimel out the blinker holes.. (kinda of a pain)

it's hard to tell by the pics but I rounded the edges leading to the gauges.

you can kinda see what I started with...

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JRANGER · 01-28-2012, 07:52 PM

looks pretty good so far...So your planning on just making a face out of FG to go over it? It almost looks like you could paint it as is and still have a nice looking dash...I kinda like the smooth flat look...

vegas80step · 01-28-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

looks pretty good so far...So your planning on just making a face out of FG to go over it? It almost looks like you could paint it as is and still have a nice looking dash...I kinda like the smooth flat look...

no, I'm going to have it painted to match the trim piece I had done for the space between my AC vents

JRANGER · 01-28-2012, 08:53 PM

nice...So you just sanded it down smooth and filled the gaps in between each section? I think I may do this on mine

Rogue_Alphonse · 01-28-2012, 09:10 PM

vegas80step · 01-28-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

nice...So you just sanded it down smooth and filled the gaps in between each section? I think I may do this on mine

yeap, less is more with the bondo.... you sand 80% back off...

I went for the all or nothing approach.. (mostly because my bezel was trash)
If I had a nice bezel to start I might try to get one from a scrap yard. case things didn't go to plan, worse case for me I already had to buy a new one!

dmartin1 · 01-30-2012, 12:44 AM

vegas80step,

wow, i would never have thought of doing it with bondo and smoothing it out.
you sir are clever.
i think i may do this to mine,cheap simple something i can do and i imagine painted up nicely it would look amazing!

vegas80step · 03-09-2012, 12:04 AM

the finished product....

(I didn't paint it, was painted and air brushed by the guys that painted my truck...)

motornut · 03-09-2012, 12:11 AM

wow havn't seen that done before awesome job

Stepper562 · 03-09-2012, 01:41 AM

Wow Baravo...Love the airbrushing if it is airbrushing...bada** cluster brother.

74 stepside · 03-09-2012, 03:00 AM

Vegas that bezel came out BAD-A$$!!

**Corts60** · 03-09-2012, 03:08 AM

I tried to start a thread about this idea:

1Bad65GMC · 03-09-2012, 05:48 AM

Corts60 I like that one. Who makes that? I like the extra gauges where the vent would be.
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I am looking at it closer now. Is it Photoshoped?

dmartin1 · 03-12-2012, 02:20 AM

amazing, that art is really something! id like to do that to mine and have chevrolet in cursive painted on it. *stores another idea*

dmartin1 · 04-18-2012, 01:40 AM

gotta be some more out there!

bigwheel15 · 04-18-2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Bad65GMC

Corts60 I like that one. Who makes that? I like the extra gauges where the vent would be.
Posted via Mobile Device

I am looking at it closer now. Is it Photoshoped?

At a closer look im thinking youre right, the hole above the radio where the climate controls looks a little funky.

lurch115 · 04-18-2012, 05:25 AM

here are the only pictures i have of the original one in my '84. dusty, but just like new still.

**PORKY** · 06-16-2012, 08:03 AM

Last night we finally got the Auto Meter gauges installed into the bezel. Should have it up and running in another day or two.

my4by2 · 06-16-2012, 09:12 AM

Here's my gauge assembly. Started life as a '91 Suburban & an early 70's C50 cluster. Used the tach out of the earlier model into the Sub' unit. All of it was totally re-worked by Redline Gauge Works.

All the bulbs were replaced with LED units & all the internals of the gauges are modern & set-up for my LS motor.

The clock is a N.O.S. unit I scored on eBay!

JRANGER · 06-16-2012, 03:33 PM

1st 2 pics:
Havent installed it yet but I custom painted my dash bezel...It was a combo of VHT night shades and touch up paints

Pics 3 on:
Also made a 2nd one (Using krylon plastic paint) that is a little duller that im not sure what im going to do with yet...Its possible i cut it up and use it or might sell it

**pops45** · 06-16-2012, 10:16 PM

Burb woodgrain bezel in a 91 Blazer w/tach added. Crappy cell pics.

dmartin1 · 06-18-2012, 04:47 AM

some nice setups! more pics the better. im sure everyone is always out looking for ideas on there dash setup..

monte0185 · 06-08-2015, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

this by far the best one I,ve ever seen

Does anyone know where one could purchase this dash bezel? I love it and it would work great for what im doing.

73gmc454 · 06-08-2015, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by monte0185

Does anyone know where one could purchase this dash bezel? I love it and it would work great for what im doing.

Thanks , I made the bezel myself out of 1/8" aluminum , I wish I would have made more of them but 1 took me a couple months to build that 1 plus I didn't really think anybody else would like it ! The hardest part was making the bottom half that goes around the column , I must have made 20 trips from the shop to the house to get it to fit just right ,

82_454_shorty · 06-09-2015, 07:18 AM

Here's a couple of pics of mine (truck is still under construction):

01-28-2012, 06:39 PM	#51
vegas80step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 329	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! Still have more work but here it is so far... I have to re-drill the mounting holes.. and the deck opening is kinda hacked up.. (It was very bad when I started) but the trim piece on the deck covers the ugly... I had to drimel out the blinker holes.. (kinda of a pain) it's hard to tell by the pics but I rounded the edges leading to the gauges. you can kinda see what I started with... . __________________ I drive a lowered Chevy, a lifted Ford and I have a 62 VW bug stripped down in the garage. Which "Piss on" sticker do I buy?

01-28-2012, 07:52 PM	#52
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! looks pretty good so far...So your planning on just making a face out of FG to go over it? It almost looks like you could paint it as is and still have a nice looking dash...I kinda like the smooth flat look... __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper Last edited by JRANGER; 01-28-2012 at 07:59 PM.

01-28-2012, 08:53 PM	#54
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! nice...So you just sanded it down smooth and filled the gaps in between each section? I think I may do this on mine __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

01-28-2012, 09:10 PM	#55
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

01-30-2012, 12:44 AM	#57
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! vegas80step, wow, i would never have thought of doing it with bondo and smoothing it out. you sir are clever. i think i may do this to mine,cheap simple something i can do and i imagine painted up nicely it would look amazing! __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

03-09-2012, 12:04 AM	#58
vegas80step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 329	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! the finished product.... (I didn't paint it, was painted and air brushed by the guys that painted my truck...) __________________ I drive a lowered Chevy, a lifted Ford and I have a 62 VW bug stripped down in the garage. Which "Piss on" sticker do I buy? Last edited by vegas80step; 03-09-2012 at 12:13 AM.

03-09-2012, 12:11 AM	#59
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! wow havn't seen that done before awesome job __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

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Stepper562 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Downey, ca Posts: 262	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! Wow Baravo...Love the airbrushing if it is airbrushing...bada** cluster brother.

03-09-2012, 03:00 AM	#61
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! Vegas that bezel came out BAD-A$$!!

03-09-2012, 03:08 AM	#62
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03-09-2012, 05:48 AM	#63
1Bad65GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sacramento, Calif Posts: 70	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! Corts60 I like that one. Who makes that? I like the extra gauges where the vent would be. Posted via Mobile Device I am looking at it closer now. Is it Photoshoped? __________________ 1998 GMC Suburban 2500 454 4X4 1984 GMC Jimmy - 3/4 ton axles, 5.7TBI 1990 GMC Suburban (Parts Donor) scrapped 1965 Buick Riviera - (Sold) 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis 1965 GMC SBSS (Sold) Last edited by 1Bad65GMC; 03-12-2012 at 04:53 PM. Reason: Miss spelling

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dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! amazing, that art is really something! id like to do that to mine and have chevrolet in cursive painted on it. stores another idea __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

04-18-2012, 01:40 AM	#65
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! gotta be some more out there! __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

04-18-2012, 05:25 AM	#67
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06-16-2012, 08:03 AM	#68
PORKY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: LITTLETON NH Posts: 106	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! Last night we finally got the Auto Meter gauges installed into the bezel. Should have it up and running in another day or two. Attached Images



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06-16-2012, 09:12 AM	#69
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! Here's my gauge assembly. Started life as a '91 Suburban & an early 70's C50 cluster. Used the tach out of the earlier model into the Sub' unit. All of it was totally re-worked by Redline Gauge Works. All the bulbs were replaced with LED units & all the internals of the gauges are modern & set-up for my LS motor. The clock is a N.O.S. unit I scored on eBay! Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

06-16-2012, 03:33 PM	#70
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! 1st 2 pics: Havent installed it yet but I custom painted my dash bezel...It was a combo of VHT night shades and touch up paints Pics 3 on: Also made a 2nd one (Using krylon plastic paint) that is a little duller that im not sure what im going to do with yet...Its possible i cut it up and use it or might sell it Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

06-16-2012, 10:16 PM	#71
pops45 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 94	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! Burb woodgrain bezel in a 91 Blazer w/tach added. Crappy cell pics. Attached Images

06-18-2012, 04:47 AM	#72
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: How about dash/guage bezel/guage pics! some nice setups! more pics the better. im sure everyone is always out looking for ideas on there dash setup.. __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

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