1968 Road Runner Dash Bezel (Black or Chrome)???? Help
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12/26/17 10:04 PM
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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
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 Rallye wanna be RT 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. 1991.5 W250 Cummins- Big Chief
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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 Rallye wanna be RT 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. 1991.5 W250 Cummins- Big Chief
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12/28/17 03:00 PM
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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.
Last edited by A12; 12/28/17 03:03 PM.
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Re: is this appropriate detailing?
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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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