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VTKidder · 10-23-2003, 10:23 AM

I need a new gauge bezel, but before purchase, I wondered who has purchased one, where they got it from and were they pleased with the quality of it? They're on ebay for $25, but other quality vendors sell them for $40+. You usually get what you pay for, but is this the case with bezels too?

Just trying to prevent making a mistake here.....I want a good quality OEM looking bezel. Recommendations welcome. Thanks all....

-adam

Alex Hayley · 10-23-2003, 10:44 AM

I bought mine from GMCPaul. The quality seemed fine. I would like to know if there is a difference between the $25 one and the $40+ one as well.

*rickspickuppart* · 10-23-2003, 10:59 AM

I have them for 25.00 dollars and I would be willing to bet that the other vendors buy them from the exact same manufacturer I do.

kingparts · 10-23-2003, 12:43 PM

There are different manufacturers of dash bezels. Some are made in the US and some overseas. You can take bezels from different manufacturers and set them side by side and see a difference in quality. Whether it is the black part not quite covering like it should or the chrome on the edges being wavy looking. Just buy from a vendor who backs up what they sell, from what I read from this board all vendors here do. You get what you pay for. It was amazing when I was a dealer how price was more of a concern to some customers than quality.
Just my .02
David

sactoC10 · 10-23-2003, 12:55 PM

In looking at these, I've notice that some look to be molded in black, while others are molded in white or a clearer base before the "chrome" look is applied. Can anyone verify this?

lukecp · 10-23-2003, 12:58 PM

I bought one from Rick's for $25 and am very happy with it....Half the price of the other vendors

Mine has chrome around the edges, but the face is painted in flat black, just like the originals.

biglou55 · 10-23-2003, 01:39 PM

I bought two from rick,s one all chrome one original both look great. one had a scratch on the side when i unpacked it. I,m sure they would have replaced it if I would have asked him too. but my trucks are not show trucks. shawn is very personable to talk to on the phone . very helpful. just my o2.

*rickspickuppart* · 10-23-2003, 01:40 PM

I also have the ones that are all chrome (no black on them), for the same price

*rickspickuppart* · 10-23-2003, 01:41 PM

biglou if you want and haven't installed it yet send it back and I can get you out a new.

Shawn

biglou55 · 10-23-2003, 01:54 PM

no i,m fine with it shawn. Thank,s for the offer. I know you would make it good if I had asked.

:p

VTKidder · 10-23-2003, 02:16 PM

Cool.....thanks for the advice and info. I really appreciate it.

Mixup · 10-23-2003, 03:05 PM

I got mine from GMC Paul and it's perfect.

**Tim Christian** · 10-23-2003, 08:40 PM

They are a diffrence in them. I only sell the best on the market.

Longhorn Man · 10-24-2003, 12:00 AM

I have bought 3 or 4 from rick, and have not been disapointed. I sold one to someone on here last winter with rick's bezel on there...wish I could remember who, i think it is still sitting in his living room though.

Hooter · 10-24-2003, 01:40 AM

hey anything new is better then the bezel that Ihave in my truck, i tried repainting it, but it looks horrid, and the paint in the center reacted with the other paint, and now it is all cracked up

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-25-2003, 10:44 PM

I bought mine from tim and was very pleased with the quality and price he gave me...

10-23-2003, 10:23 AM	#1
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Gauge bezels I need a new gauge bezel, but before purchase, I wondered who has purchased one, where they got it from and were they pleased with the quality of it? They're on ebay for $25, but other quality vendors sell them for $40+. You usually get what you pay for, but is this the case with bezels too? Just trying to prevent making a mistake here.....I want a good quality OEM looking bezel. Recommendations welcome. Thanks all.... -adam

10-23-2003, 12:43 PM	#4
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	There are different manufacturers of dash bezels. Some are made in the US and some overseas. You can take bezels from different manufacturers and set them side by side and see a difference in quality. Whether it is the black part not quite covering like it should or the chrome on the edges being wavy looking. Just buy from a vendor who backs up what they sell, from what I read from this board all vendors here do. You get what you pay for. It was amazing when I was a dealer how price was more of a concern to some customers than quality. Just my .02 David __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside

10-23-2003, 12:55 PM	#5
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	mold color In looking at these, I've notice that some look to be molded in black, while others are molded in white or a clearer base before the "chrome" look is applied. Can anyone verify this? __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

10-23-2003, 12:58 PM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I bought one from Rick's for $25 and am very happy with it....Half the price of the other vendors Mine has chrome around the edges, but the face is painted in flat black, just like the originals. __________________ '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

10-23-2003, 01:39 PM	#7
biglou55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenfield Mass. Posts: 551	I bought two from rick,s one all chrome one original both look great. one had a scratch on the side when i unpacked it. I,m sure they would have replaced it if I would have asked him too. but my trucks are not show trucks. shawn is very personable to talk to on the phone . very helpful. just my o2. __________________ Certifiably crazy person

10-23-2003, 10:44 AM	#2
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	I bought mine from GMCPaul. The quality seemed fine. I would like to know if there is a difference between the $25 one and the $40+ one as well.

10-23-2003, 10:59 AM	#3
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	I have them for 25.00 dollars and I would be willing to bet that the other vendors buy them from the exact same manufacturer I do.

10-23-2003, 01:40 PM	#8
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	I also have the ones that are all chrome (no black on them), for the same price

10-23-2003, 01:41 PM	#9
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	biglou if you want and haven't installed it yet send it back and I can get you out a new. Shawn

10-23-2003, 01:54 PM	#10
biglou55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenfield Mass. Posts: 551	no i,m fine with it shawn. Thank,s for the offer. I know you would make it good if I had asked. :p __________________ Certifiably crazy person

10-23-2003, 02:16 PM	#11
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Cool.....thanks for the advice and info. I really appreciate it.

10-23-2003, 03:05 PM	#12
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	I got mine from GMC Paul and it's perfect. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

10-23-2003, 08:40 PM	#13
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	They are a diffrence in them. I only sell the best on the market.

10-24-2003, 12:00 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I have bought 3 or 4 from rick, and have not been disapointed. I sold one to someone on here last winter with rick's bezel on there...wish I could remember who, i think it is still sitting in his living room though.

10-24-2003, 01:40 AM	#15
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	hey anything new is better then the bezel that Ihave in my truck, i tried repainting it, but it looks horrid, and the paint in the center reacted with the other paint, and now it is all cracked up __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life



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10-25-2003, 10:44 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I bought mine from tim and was very pleased with the quality and price he gave me... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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