Whats colors were dash bezels available? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mblackburnjr · 11-21-2004, 12:00 PM

I was in the junkyard scrounging for parts yesterday and came across an interesting bezel.It was for a gauge dash and the color was a darkish grey or olive. I scratched the bottom and it was definitely molded this color. If it was a factory replacement, it has been there a long time.Anybody seen these before?

Cethern · 11-21-2004, 12:07 PM

The one I have in my 71 GMC is Blue...All I see for sale are Black...
If anyone know where you can get different colors let me know..Thanks

Hutch · 11-21-2004, 12:25 PM

mblackburnjr
The ones that are painted to match the interior is a GMC thing.
The one you saw was probably a GMC or one that had been moved to a Chevrolet.
I have seen them painted from the factory green brown and various other colors with a glove box to match on some.
Chevrolet had a different scheme for the glove box in 67 it resembled the dash bezel with a mat black finish that was surrounded with the chrome around the edges.
As for replacements there were just too many combinations for vendors to stock.
I think that if you were to go with the original look other than black or wood grain that you would have to paint it yourself.

As always anyone with more info on this subject feel free add to this or to correct me in my line of thought

mblackburnjr · 11-21-2004, 12:33 PM

Thanks for the quick replies. I do believe it was a grey gmc. I just assumed they were all black.

**special-K** · 11-21-2004, 12:46 PM

I`ve seen replacemnts to match the grey trimmed rater than chrome trimmed.They wer.e still black w/texture.I believe these are from base-modle Chevys&GMCs in`67&`68.The GMCs would be painted interior color,instead of black.Like the pre-67s,that fawn color or dk grey were used on base interiors,even on painted areas

Hutch · 11-21-2004, 12:54 PM

mblackburnjr
check this page
Lower right under 1972 GMC interior colors
http://autocolorlibrary.com/cgi-bin/...truck-pg02.jpg

Sweet72 · 11-21-2004, 01:22 PM

My GMC Bezel is dark green w/worn chrome edge, and I agree with Hutch since I have not seen any repo. bezels offered in anything but black w/chrome edge or full chrome. Be careful with the repo's tho 'cause some only have silver painted edges as opposed to chrome.
I don't mean steal your thread mblackburnjr, but I gotta ask...
Did the original instrument bezels have chrome edge or painted silver or both?

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 11-21-2004, 02:57 PM

Whoa, the one in my truck is green too, but it has the woodgrain decal over the whole thing.

purple gas · 11-21-2004, 05:16 PM

my 67 GM is black with silver/grey painted border.

chevydog66 · 11-21-2004, 09:38 PM

Cethern, It looks like you might want to get a new steering wheel as well. It looks like you could possibly get injured from that thing. Just jokin'.

Cethern · 11-21-2004, 09:44 PM

lol Your right chevydog. and that was the good part of the wheel.. I now have a LeCarra wheel not flashy but a 100% better than what I had.

chevydog66 · 11-21-2004, 10:27 PM

Cethern, where did you get the new Lecarra wheel from? What does it look like? I have been considering buying a new Grant. Does Lecarra have a website? Thanks!!

Cethern · 11-21-2004, 11:47 PM

Chevydog
I got my LeCarra from a buddy it's just a basic wheel, You can find them at summit and other places and I believe if you Google LeCarra you will find a web site. They do have some very nice wheels.

11-21-2004, 12:00 PM	#1
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	Whats colors were dash bezels available? I was in the junkyard scrounging for parts yesterday and came across an interesting bezel.It was for a gauge dash and the color was a darkish grey or olive. I scratched the bottom and it was definitely molded this color. If it was a factory replacement, it has been there a long time.Anybody seen these before?

11-21-2004, 12:07 PM	#2
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	Blue The one I have in my 71 GMC is Blue...All I see for sale are Black... If anyone know where you can get different colors let me know..Thanks Attached Images __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

11-21-2004, 12:25 PM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	mblackburnjr The ones that are painted to match the interior is a GMC thing. The one you saw was probably a GMC or one that had been moved to a Chevrolet. I have seen them painted from the factory green brown and various other colors with a glove box to match on some. Chevrolet had a different scheme for the glove box in 67 it resembled the dash bezel with a mat black finish that was surrounded with the chrome around the edges. As for replacements there were just too many combinations for vendors to stock. I think that if you were to go with the original look other than black or wood grain that you would have to paint it yourself. As always anyone with more info on this subject feel free add to this or to correct me in my line of thought __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

11-21-2004, 12:46 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	I`ve seen replacemnts to match the grey trimmed rater than chrome trimmed.They wer.e still black w/texture.I believe these are from base-modle Chevys&GMCs in`67&`68.The GMCs would be painted interior color,instead of black.Like the pre-67s,that fawn color or dk grey were used on base interiors,even on painted areas __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-21-2004, 12:54 PM	#6
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	mblackburnjr check this page Lower right under 1972 GMC interior colors http://autocolorlibrary.com/cgi-bin/...truck-pg02.jpg __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

11-21-2004, 12:33 PM	#4
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	Thanks for the quick replies. I do believe it was a grey gmc. I just assumed they were all black.

11-21-2004, 01:22 PM	#7
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	My GMC Bezel is dark green w/worn chrome edge, and I agree with Hutch since I have not seen any repo. bezels offered in anything but black w/chrome edge or full chrome. Be careful with the repo's tho 'cause some only have silver painted edges as opposed to chrome. I don't mean steal your thread mblackburnjr, but I gotta ask... Did the original instrument bezels have chrome edge or painted silver or both? __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

11-21-2004, 02:57 PM	#8
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Whoa, the one in my truck is green too, but it has the woodgrain decal over the whole thing. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

11-21-2004, 05:16 PM	#9
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 680	my 67 GM is black with silver/grey painted border.

11-21-2004, 09:38 PM	#10
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Cethern, It looks like you might want to get a new steering wheel as well. It looks like you could possibly get injured from that thing. Just jokin'. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

11-21-2004, 09:44 PM	#11
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	lol Your right chevydog. and that was the good part of the wheel.. I now have a LeCarra wheel not flashy but a 100% better than what I had. __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

11-21-2004, 10:27 PM	#12
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Cethern, where did you get the new Lecarra wheel from? What does it look like? I have been considering buying a new Grant. Does Lecarra have a website? Thanks!! __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

11-21-2004, 11:47 PM	#13
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	Chevydog I got my LeCarra from a buddy it's just a basic wheel, You can find them at summit and other places and I believe if you Google LeCarra you will find a web site. They do have some very nice wheels. __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...



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