Dash Bezels - What fits what - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wedgemon · 10-17-2005, 03:00 PM

I've tried my third salvaged dash gauge bezel and discovered - "It don't fit either!" I'm guessing that there are year breaks for these.

Could someone post the years and breaks and compatability? I'm guessing it runs 73-78, 79-80, 81-87+ but, my past history is obviously wrong. I'm looking for one to fit my 1980 Scottsdale K10.

BTW, I have a, I believe, 73-78 black bezel w/AC. Only flaw is, a 1.25x .75 inch rectangle cut out where the diesel's had the glow inicator. The rest is very nice. No cracks or other cuts.

Thanks!
- Dave

**Captkaos** · 10-17-2005, 04:26 PM

I am going on memory here, so...
73-76
77-80
81-83
84-87

79BIG10 · 10-17-2005, 06:49 PM

77?-78 will fit a 79-80 but you have to use the correct bottom piece on the bezel. I've ran into trouble with this as well. Also I've found that other years of bezels have a certain fit that will not fit my dash. If you look at my factory style one it was flat all the way down where the one I have now installed doesn't fit flush under the dash as it should. It is shaped just like the others but from a side view it has a L shape to it with the thicker back to it.

Jonboy · 10-18-2005, 08:58 AM

A 73-76 bezel will work Ok with a 81-up dash pad. If your bezel has a hole for the glow plug light, it is a 77-80 bezel. It will not have as heavy of a grain as the earlier bezels. The 84 and newer bezels are almost identical to the 81-83, but do not have the hole for the wiper switch. the 81 up bezels will not work with an earlier dash pad, but the earlier bezels work with the later dash pad.

wedgemon · 10-18-2005, 11:10 AM

Thanks! All that helps quite a bit.

86swb · 10-20-2005, 09:08 PM

I have noticed on e-bay that a lot of sellers put them to fit '73-'87 showing that the seller knows nothing about what the bezel he or she is selling will fit.

*gn4u2c* · 10-20-2005, 09:21 PM

handy check the lmc catalouge shows you what fit what

wedgemon · 10-21-2005, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86swb

I have noticed on e-bay that a lot of sellers put them to fit '73-'87 showing that the seller knows nothing about what the bezel he or she is selling will fit.

86swb - Yeah, that would be me. But, in my defense, I list under 73-87 to get people looking. I DO try to note the actual year of items in the description.

But, Dash bezels, I'm lost.

-Dave

BTW The wrong one noted will be up this weekend on eBay.

10-17-2005, 03:00 PM	#1
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Dash Bezels - What fits what I've tried my third salvaged dash gauge bezel and discovered - "It don't fit either!" I'm guessing that there are year breaks for these. Could someone post the years and breaks and compatability? I'm guessing it runs 73-78, 79-80, 81-87+ but, my past history is obviously wrong. I'm looking for one to fit my 1980 Scottsdale K10. BTW, I have a, I believe, 73-78 black bezel w/AC. Only flaw is, a 1.25x .75 inch rectangle cut out where the diesel's had the glow inicator. The rest is very nice. No cracks or other cuts. Thanks! - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

10-17-2005, 04:26 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dash Bezels - What fits what I am going on memory here, so... 73-76 77-80 81-83 84-87 __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-17-2005, 06:49 PM	#3
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: Dash Bezels - What fits what 77?-78 will fit a 79-80 but you have to use the correct bottom piece on the bezel. I've ran into trouble with this as well. Also I've found that other years of bezels have a certain fit that will not fit my dash. If you look at my factory style one it was flat all the way down where the one I have now installed doesn't fit flush under the dash as it should. It is shaped just like the others but from a side view it has a L shape to it with the thicker back to it. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

10-18-2005, 08:58 AM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Dash Bezels - What fits what A 73-76 bezel will work Ok with a 81-up dash pad. If your bezel has a hole for the glow plug light, it is a 77-80 bezel. It will not have as heavy of a grain as the earlier bezels. The 84 and newer bezels are almost identical to the 81-83, but do not have the hole for the wiper switch. the 81 up bezels will not work with an earlier dash pad, but the earlier bezels work with the later dash pad. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

10-18-2005, 11:10 AM	#5
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: Dash Bezels - What fits what Thanks! All that helps quite a bit. __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

10-20-2005, 09:08 PM	#6
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Dash Bezels - What fits what I have noticed on e-bay that a lot of sellers put them to fit '73-'87 showing that the seller knows nothing about what the bezel he or she is selling will fit. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-20-2005, 09:21 PM	#7
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	Re: Dash Bezels - What fits what handy check the lmc catalouge shows you what fit what



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