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77c10 · 12-29-2012, 05:58 PM

Bought a used bezel for my truck. It came out of an AC truck and mine does not have AC. My question is does anyone make either block offs or storage pockets to fit the holes where the vents are in the bezel?

**old Rusty C10** · 12-29-2012, 07:50 PM

Ive never heard of such an animal but if youre reasonably good with fabrication im sure you could

Rubble · 12-29-2012, 10:17 PM

Why don't you just use the bezel from a non a/c truck instead?Or if your old bezel is non a/c,cut the storage pocket out of it& glue it into your new one...just a thought...
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wilkin250r · 12-29-2012, 10:59 PM

I'm thinking the best-looking option to fill the vent holes is to use an actual vent. It won't be funtional without fabrication, of course, but it will certainly look like it's made for it!

77c10 · 12-30-2012, 09:48 AM

I don't have a bezel in my truck currently. The previous owner gave it the "custom" look.

77c10 · 12-30-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wilkin250r

I'm thinking the best-looking option to fill the vent holes is to use an actual vent. It won't be funtional without fabrication, of course, but it will certainly look like it's made for it!

That is more than likely what I will end up doing. It has the vent above the heater controls but not the one by the headlight switch so I will have to find one. Should be able to get one at the local Pull A Part.

motornut · 12-30-2012, 11:11 AM

need switches?speakers?some filler options

Your41Plague12 · 12-30-2012, 02:58 PM

My truck used to have a tach in the lower left vent hole. It looked like it belonged there, I wish I had a picture to show you. The PO just used a piece of painted sheet metal behind the bezel and mounted the tach to/through it.

12-29-2012, 05:58 PM	#1
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Instrument bezel question Bought a used bezel for my truck. It came out of an AC truck and mine does not have AC. My question is does anyone make either block offs or storage pockets to fit the holes where the vents are in the bezel? __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

12-29-2012, 07:50 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Instrument bezel question Ive never heard of such an animal but if youre reasonably good with fabrication im sure you could __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-29-2012, 10:17 PM	#3
Rubble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Big Valley. Alberta Posts: 674	Re: Instrument bezel question Why don't you just use the bezel from a non a/c truck instead?Or if your old bezel is non a/c,cut the storage pocket out of it& glue it into your new one...just a thought... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Chev C30 454/465/14ff DRW 1974 Chev C20.350/465/14ff " Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution"

12-29-2012, 10:59 PM	#4
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: Instrument bezel question I'm thinking the best-looking option to fill the vent holes is to use an actual vent. It won't be funtional without fabrication, of course, but it will certainly look like it's made for it! __________________ I know a little about cars, but if you have a question about electricity or sport quads, I'm your man!!!

12-30-2012, 09:48 AM	#5
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: Instrument bezel question I don't have a bezel in my truck currently. The previous owner gave it the "custom" look. __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

12-30-2012, 11:11 AM	#7
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Instrument bezel question need switches?speakers?some filler options Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

12-30-2012, 02:58 PM	#8
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Instrument bezel question My truck used to have a tach in the lower left vent hole. It looked like it belonged there, I wish I had a picture to show you. The PO just used a piece of painted sheet metal behind the bezel and mounted the tach to/through it. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400



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