[C2] Installing larger rear valance exhaust bezels 63?
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Installing larger rear valance exhaust bezels 63?
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I want to install larger exhaust on my 63 vert and the chrome rear valance bezels are quite small. Will later model C2 bezels fit and are they bigger inside diameter?
I want to install larger exhaust on my 63 vert and the chrome rear valance bezels are quite small. Will later model C2 bezels fit and are they bigger inside diameter?
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I think you'll have to obtain a later year rear valence and bezels. They are large enough for carefully fitted 2.5" tailpipes,
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If your 63 is original the later valance won't fit without some modifications (mounting holes at each end) and bonding strip. You can cut in the later bezels in yours.
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Some modifications, for sure! The '63 filler panel and cars inner fender's flanged mounting surfaces are a one-year only configuration. Pic below is of a '66, but it typical of '64-'67 by the way it fixes the LH and RH side. Compare it with your '63 and you'll see the difference right away.
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Bringing this back up for some help. My understanding is that the 63 bezels are 2 7/8". Ausbrian mentions that the 64-66 bezels are 3.4" diameter. My quick search says that the 67 bezels are the same 3.4" diameter as the 64-66 but have a thicker flange and mounting studs vs the screws in previous years. Anywho I'm asking because some sites are selling them as 63-67 bezels and when I've called to ask the diameter they're giving me blank pauses. I would like to find a pair in Stainless that are at least 3.4" or larger. Thanks much for the help.
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