Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel
[Re: ScottSmith_Harms]
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01/21/15 04:21 PM
01/21/15 04:21 PM
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New bezels:
Good:
Easy to source Chrome is very durable Final fit is ok Cost will normally run a little lower compared to restoring an original
Bad:
While fit is ok, the 2 I've installed were a PIA and needed to be tweaked to install them, it was not a simple drop in.
Chrome is pretty, but not original, it is actual chrome plating vs vacuum metalized as factory so they do look a bit different and a bit too "shiny", they are different enough that I can easily spot one when I see one in a car.
I had both on hand, 2 restored ones and 2 reproductions, so I had free choice between them when doing my cars. I went with originals in my cars. Originals with new vacuum metalizing hold up better than they originally did simply because of the (invisible)urethane top coat they get, it makes them quite durable. Instrument Specialties restored my last one and it's beautiful.
Scott is correct as always, the reproduction with real chrome shines way better than an original and is not susceptible to wiping off with repeated cleaning like the original. Vacuum metalizing was an inexpensive alternative to put a "semi" chrome shine on a part.
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Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel
[Re: scatpacktom]
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01/21/15 05:22 PM
01/21/15 05:22 PM
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Tom- I just went through the exact same issue with the bezel for a '70 Dart Swinger. In the end, the repop won out. For one, shipping the original and somewhat brittle plastic to Washington (GCAR), was more than I felt like taking a chance on and two, my lenses were crazed in a few spots. The repop lenses are $215.00 for the kit, so when all was said and done, I would be into either setup for the same amount. While there are some differences, they are so minor that I can certainly live with them and 99.999% of the people in the world will never notice or even care...
FYI- I did send my dash bezel and the woodgrain panel from my GTX to GCAR for rechroming/replating. No other choice there
'70 Super Bee 440 6 pack 4-spd 4.10 Dana N96 EB5 ‘70 Super Bee 440 6 pack 4-spd 3.54 Dana FC7 ‘70 ‘Cuda 440+6bbl 4-spd 3.54 Dana N96 EB5 V1W
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Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel
[Re: ScottSmith_Harms]
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01/21/15 06:33 PM
01/21/15 06:33 PM
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I'm bringing my complete dash to Instrument Specialties on Friday. They do great work but it's nice that a reproduction is available for those with broken or missing bezels.
1970 Challenger T/A 4 speed
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