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1968 Road Runner Dash Bezel (Black or Chrome)???? Help #2424117
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Is the bezel around the Speedo and gauges Black or Chrome or a combo? Car was built 11-6-67 and is a Non Decor Sedan.

I had the cluster surround bezel re-chromed a while ago when I first put car together years ago.

I'm trying to improve some shortcomings and I want to have the correct Bezel treatment around the Speedo and gauge cluster.

Please advise and or post pics

Thanks in advance


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Re: 1968 Road Runner Dash Bezel (Black or Chrome)???? Help [Re: 440PURSUIT] #2424122
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Re: 1968 Road Runner Dash Bezel (Black or Chrome)???? Help [Re: 440PURSUIT] #2424177
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Regardless of Decor Group or base, the perimeter was chrome-plated with black detailing at the top horizontal edge and inner edges. I don't have pics, sorry, but I'm sure someone will post some.

Pic of mine [Re: topside] #2424235
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I had Mr G's do it when they were the only game. The very top is only black part.

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Does anybody have old Road Test or Ad pics?


1969 Hemi Charger R/T,
1970 Charger 472 Hemi 6 Sp
1969 Charger Pro Tour Project
1971 Barracuda Convert
1970 440 6pack Superbird,
1968 Fury I Police Pursuit 440 Super Commando 2 door sedan (Black/Blue)
1967 Barracuda Convert
1968 Barracuda Coupe
1972 Charger w 383
1972 Sebring Plus 440-6 Clone
1969 Coronet Pro Street
2009 Challengeer SRT8 stick
1992-1986 Body 2500 4x4 440 stick
1982 Ramcharger 318 Sniper- getting enhanced.
1997 Ram B3500 Van 5.9
1991.5 W250 Cummins- Big Chief
Re: Advertising Brochure??? [Re: 440PURSUIT] #2424919
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Non-décor, that would mean non-chrome inside door handle/armrest bases, no rear armrest ashtrays, etc., Also black outside door opening buttons. Are the armrest bases black or painted interior color?

Found this in my archives of a non-décor '68 B-body coupe with the original instrument bezel that is CHROME. Hope this helps.



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Non Decor also has black door lock push buttons. My post car has black armrest bases and black upper trim above the door panels. Black interior.

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I have plenty of reference pictures of a 68 RR post car with the standard interior (non décor car) let me know if you need anything else. Chrome around the bezel.

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is this appropriate detailing? [Re: 68jim] #2425740
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It seems the leading edge and inner "Shadow Box" is chrome.
The outer lip is black to compliment the dash.

RR Dash Resto.jpg
Re: is this appropriate detailing? [Re: 440PURSUIT] #2425777
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Originally Posted By 440PURSUIT
It seems the leading edge and inner "Shadow Box" is chrome.
The outer lip is black to compliment the dash.



Hmmmmmmmm, BTW you have nice hands...

Don't think the black or non-reflective edge was really style. New FMVSS regulations that were phasing in since '66 were calling for less and less reflective (re; chrome) areas in front of the driver. The horn ring, column shifter, rear view inside mirror stalk, turn signal stalk and a few other items became a more brushed finish or low gloss silver to comply with the new ('66) regulation. Surprised the chrome rocker switches were still in place. Have to check if the '70 switches changed to a less or lower reflective finish? Oh and I thought the three or two point pivot was chrome in '68 but low reflective silver in '69-on??







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