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70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel #1735458 01/21/15 10:52 AM 01/21/15 10:52 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,103 Phila Pa S scatpacktom OP master
scatpacktom OP master S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,103 Phila Pa	I'm in the position of needing both a 70 and 71 A body Rallye dash bezel. I have two excellent candidates for replating but I also see there is brand new bezels on the market. Is there a reason I should go one way or the other? I need two, so cost is a little concern but it is not the only concern. Any insight would be great.

Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: scatpacktom] #1735459 01/21/15 11:04 AM 01/21/15 11:04 AM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA F FJR doc mopar
FJR doc mopar F Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA	I needed to make a decision whether to restore my original 1970 Rallye dash or purchase a reproduction. In the end, I purchased a new reproduction dash. My original bezel had no remaining "chrome" on it and I was concerned about how durable it would be after refinishing. I am very happy with the finish and fit of the repro bezel. I would be glad to forward you some close-ups if you would like to see more detail. Follow my Duster 340 restoration progress on FABO http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=225784 Kevin

Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: FJR doc] #1735460 01/21/15 11:34 AM 01/21/15 11:34 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
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Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1735461 01/21/15 01:36 PM 01/21/15 01:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,103 Phila Pa S scatpacktom OP master
scatpacktom OP master S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,103 Phila Pa	Can you tell me more about the problems you had with the repops Scott. What did you have to do?

Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: scatpacktom] #1735462 01/21/15 02:55 PM 01/21/15 02:55 PM
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scatpacktom OP master S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,103 Phila Pa	I guess I could offset the cost of the repops by selling my bezels but that in itself raises a red flag. People must want the old junk for a reason

Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: scatpacktom] #1735463 01/21/15 03:33 PM 01/21/15 03:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA F FJR doc mopar
FJR doc mopar F Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA	I had minimal issues installing my repro bezel/ instrument cluster in my Rallye dash. Follow my Duster 340 restoration progress on FABO http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=225784 Kevin

Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: FJR doc] #1735464 01/21/15 03:55 PM 01/21/15 03:55 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,906 IL, Aurora A ademon master
ademon master A Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,906 IL, Aurora	Who's the best to get them from?

Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: ademon] #1735465 01/21/15 03:59 PM 01/21/15 03:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA F FJR doc mopar
FJR doc mopar F Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA	I got mine from BE&A. Follow my Duster 340 restoration progress on FABO http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=225784 Kevin

Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1735466 01/21/15 04:21 PM 01/21/15 04:21 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,923 Medina, Ohio HEMICUDA top fuel
HEMICUDA top fuel Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,923 Medina, Ohio	Quote: 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.

Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: HEMICUDA] #1735467 01/21/15 04:31 PM 01/21/15 04:31 PM
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FJR doc mopar F Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA	I don't have a good photo of my entire dash but here's a close up of the repro. 8403658-IMG_0010.jpg (149 downloads) Follow my Duster 340 restoration progress on FABO http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=225784 Kevin

Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: scatpacktom] #1735468 01/21/15 05:22 PM 01/21/15 05:22 PM
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70440+6bbl master 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,268 NY	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

Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: 70440+6bbl] #1735469 01/21/15 06:28 PM 01/21/15 06:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
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Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1735470 01/21/15 06:33 PM 01/21/15 06:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 892 MA steve70 super stock
steve70 super stock Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 892 MA	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

Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: steve70] #1735471 01/21/15 06:57 PM 01/21/15 06:57 PM
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Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1735472 01/21/15 07:17 PM 01/21/15 07:17 PM
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ademon master A Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,906 IL, Aurora	Mine was cut for the old 70's cassette player, so I'll be buying one soon, chrome was gone anyway.

Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: ademon] #1735473 01/21/15 07:24 PM 01/21/15 07:24 PM
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Re: 70-1 A body Rallye dash bezel [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1735474 01/22/15 02:14 AM 01/22/15 02:14 AM
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scatpacktom OP master S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,103 Phila Pa	Thanks for the replys

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