Dash

[who_dun_it]

Hi - I would like to replace the dash bezel in our 1974 coach. I know there is a fiberglass reproduction available, but I am wondering what model of
truck the original came from. And if a reproduction of the original is available.
Thank you.
Les Leach
T.O. CA

 

[slc]

My 74 dash bezel, the donut, is deteriorating, cracking.
I have pondered on fixing it and I don't care if it has the soft
leatherette surface.
I am contemplating maybe using truck bed liner on it after the
cracks are flattened. can be colored over later if you don't like
the color and is uv protected, and tough, should'nt crack again.

There are others that had a fix also using some kind of glue and then
fixing the surface to look smooth again. I am sure they will
chime in.

s
--
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[sgltrac]

If you are talking about the apholstered perimeter of the gauge cluster and
filling/spraying with bed liner material I assume you are planning on
removing it first. If so once you have it removed and the gauges out why
not have an apholstery place just re cover it?

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 10:53 AM slc via Gmclist
wrote:

> My 74 dash bezel, the donut, is deteriorating, cracking.
> I have pondered on fixing it and I don't care if it has the soft
> leatherette surface.
> I am contemplating maybe using truck bed liner on it after the
> cracks are flattened. can be colored over later if you don't like
> the color and is uv protected, and tough, should'nt crack again.
>
> There are others that had a fix also using some kind of glue and then
> fixing the surface to look smooth again. I am sure they will
> chime in.
>
> s
> --
> GatsbysCruise. \
> 74GMC260 Former Glacier Model style. \
> Waukegan, Illinois \ Keep those MiniDiscs Spinning \ MY GREYHOUND IS
> FASTER THAN YOUR HONOR ROLL STUDENT \ WindowsXP-Win7-Win8.1-UBUNTU STUDIO -
> UBUNTU VOYAGER - Berzin Auto Center
>
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[Ken H.]

Sully's right: Just reupholstering the "donut" isn't a big job. With a
soft "stretchable" cloth-backed vinyl, it's possible for even a rank
amateur like me to do a reasonable job. Fact is, I've got the one I
covered 15+ years ago loaded to take to Tallahassee to give away. It's
showing its age now, especially the refinish it received 10+ years ago, but
it illustrates that it can be done. Take a look at it in FL.

Ken H.

On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 4:55 PM Todd Sullivan via Gmclist <

> If you are talking about the apholstered perimeter of the gauge cluster and
> filling/spraying with bed liner material I assume you are planning on
> removing it first. If so once you have it removed and the gauges out why
> not have an apholstery place just re cover it?
>
> Sully
> Bellevue wa
>
> On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 10:53 AM slc via Gmclist

>
> > My 74 dash bezel, the donut, is deteriorating, cracking.
> > I have pondered on fixing it and I don't care if it has the soft
> > leatherette surface.
> > I am contemplating maybe using truck bed liner on it after the
> > cracks are flattened. can be colored over later if you don't like
> > the color and is uv protected, and tough, should'nt crack again.
> >
> > There are others that had a fix also using some kind of glue and then
> > fixing the surface to look smooth again. I am sure they will
> > chime in.
> >
> > s
> > --
> > GatsbysCruise. \
> > 74GMC260 Former Glacier Model style. \
> > Waukegan, Illinois \ Keep those MiniDiscs Spinning \ MY GREYHOUND IS
> > FASTER THAN YOUR HONOR ROLL STUDENT \ WindowsXP-Win7-Win8.1-UBUNTU
> STUDIO -
> > UBUNTU VOYAGER - Berzin Auto Center
> >
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[who_dun_it]

I do not want to be too much of a grump, BUT the original question was looking for an "original" replacement bezel, not refurbishing.

Thanks
Les

 

[Jim Hupy]

As that vehicle is unique in width, and 40 years old, it might be a bit of
a stretch to expect any of the original part supply to still exist, but,
you might try Cinnebar, it is possible that they might have it.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or

On Fri, Mar 15, 2019, 12:43 PM Les Leach via Gmclist <

> I do not want to be too much of a grump, BUT the original question was
> looking for an "original" replacement bezel, not refurbishing.
>
> Thanks
> Les
>
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[sgltrac]

Appliedgmc.com

Google.

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 12:43 PM Les Leach via Gmclist <

> I do not want to be too much of a grump, BUT the original question was
> looking for an "original" replacement bezel, not refurbishing.
>
> Thanks
> Les
>
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[who_dun_it]

I had someone suggest that the bezel may have been from another GM product. MAYBE, from a car or truck that someone like National Parts Depot makes
replacements for.

Thank you
Les

 

[powwerjon]

Les,

There are a large number of dash bezel makers out there, and I mean lots, just do a google search on “dash bezel” and see how many pop up. These are bezel makers that do popular cars from the 50,60 and 70+ years of manufacture. As for the possibility of a generic dash bezel for the GMC coach being available is probably slim and none.

There are a number of GMC suppliers that do complete dashes and replacement bezels and they are as follows:

http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/499

http://www.custominstrumentpanels.com/gmc.htm

There are a number of GMC suppliers that have replacement blank bezels, you have to contact them. See J. Bounds, Jeff @ Alex Sirum's, Golby’s.

There are a number of GMC owners that have built there own dash setups and this is a partial list.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/new-dash-gets-gauges/p64747-img-5429.html (look at entire album)

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/wiper-fix/p65280-dash-cluster-taken-out.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/our-new-gmc/p64033-dash.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/75-palmbeach-for-sale-tn/p63812-dash4.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/our-gmc-motorhome-26quot-3bharry-26quot-3b/p63752-dakota-digital-dash.html

Regards,

J. R. Wright
GMC Great Laker
GMC Eastern States
GMCMI
78 Buskirk; Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Location in Tucson

>
> I had someone suggest that the bezel may have been from another GM product. MAYBE, from a car or truck that someone like National Parts Depot makes
> replacements for.
>
> Thank you
> Les