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Title: Dash bezel replacement
Post by: 78BraveGuy on September 11, 2017, 06:30 PM
The plastic dash bezel for the instruments in my 78 Brave is cracked up pretty badly.  The plastic is very brittle.  I need to replace the blower fan switch, but when I attempt to pull out the dash bezel, it just keeps cracking worse.  I am assuming that this part is not available anymore so I was considering having a custom bezel made either out of aluminum or wood or something.  Has anyone ever tried building a custom bezel or found somewhere to get one?
Title: Re: Dash bezel replacement
Post by: joanfenn on September 11, 2017, 06:43 PM
Try this http://www.custominstrumentpanels.com/
Title: Re: Dash bezel replacement
Post by: RANGERRICK on September 12, 2017, 07:37 AM
If you need the fan switch PM me.
Title: Re: Dash bezel replacement
Post by: Oz on October 08, 2017, 10:24 AM
I assume you mean the facing your gauges are mounted in.  I'm thinking maybe you can possibly remove the entire facing and use it as a template to replace it with a flexible metal such as aluminum or tin, cutting out the holes for your gauges and switches.


Hm?
Title: Re: Dash bezel replacement
Post by: 78BraveGuy on October 12, 2017, 09:59 PM
Yeah Oz, that is what I am talking about.  The plastic is so brittle.  I like the idea of making a new one out of brushed aluminum or maybe wood.  Good idea and probably worth a try over the winter.
Title: Re: Dash bezel replacement
Post by: Oz on October 12, 2017, 10:20 PM
Remember, your vintage RV is a canvass and you are the artist.  You can paint it any way you want to! 


:) :)ThmbUp