Radio Bezel
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Southbound
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Replacement, yes. Fair price? No. The aftermarket DIN units I've seen are pricey.
FWIW: you could get a good original replacement off eBay, clean it up, cut your own slot, and be on the way.
FWIW: you could get a good original replacement off eBay, clean it up, cut your own slot, and be on the way.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: SoCal
I got mine from http://www.vettespecialties.com/. I think it'll cost you about $200 for a full replacement bezel, but if you have a spare bezel (or you're willing to cut up your original 
), they'll sell you just the DIN adapter plate for a lot less $.
), they'll sell you just the DIN adapter plate for a lot less $.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Don't know why so many people are bashing Eckler's lately, but they have them...
http://www.ecklers.com/search.asp?ac...searchHistory=
http://www.ecklers.com/search.asp?ac...searchHistory=
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2006
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I have been searching myself for a center bezel with guage; the cheaps I've found was on www.riksvet.com. It's $225 + shipping
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 76
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From: Aurora Ontario
I kept my factory bezel and bought a replacement (non-DIN) from Ecklers. The height of the opening for the DIN is the same and the width just goes ouside the *****. Used a dremel tool and cut-off wheel. No problems. Can't speak for the fair price - paid the catalog price.
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Couple of questions: How do you tell if you have an original factory gauge bezel. What's an original worth (before I go cutting on it to put in a radio)? What's it worth if it's be re-spray painted?
Any options of just covering the holes in original with a plate and any other place to mount a radio/cd player?
Any options of just covering the holes in original with a plate and any other place to mount a radio/cd player?
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Monroe Louisiana
Couple of questions: How do you tell if you have an original factory gauge bezel. What's an original worth (before I go cutting on it to put in a radio)? What's it worth if it's be re-spray painted?
Any options of just covering the holes in original with a plate and any other place to mount a radio/cd player?
Any options of just covering the holes in original with a plate and any other place to mount a radio/cd player?
Ruthie
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Fort Washington PA
I bought one, can't remember from where. When I got it, I was surprised to see that they just cut the DIN opening in a replacement Bezel. I thought I'd at least get a pre-formed one. I could have cut it myself. Anyone need a standard bezel?
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Wichita KS
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2000
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From: Crescent City, CA
If it was me.
I would by a repo bezel on ebay. About $70 to your door.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/72-73...28523319QQrdZ1
Cut it myself, and add a faceplate. About $15 to your door.
From here.
You can get the face plate from Audio Unlimited in Norcross GA. Phone number is (770) 925-7003.
The whole deal is less than $100 and a little labor to cut the faceplate. Beat that.
Hope this helps.
Terry
I would by a repo bezel on ebay. About $70 to your door.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/72-73...28523319QQrdZ1
Cut it myself, and add a faceplate. About $15 to your door.
From here.
You can get the face plate from Audio Unlimited in Norcross GA. Phone number is (770) 925-7003.
The whole deal is less than $100 and a little labor to cut the faceplate. Beat that.
Hope this helps.
Terry
Last edited by trw; Jun 1, 2007 at 10:46 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Waterford Mi
I cut an old bezel and made my own faceplate before I new you could by one http://www.millionbuy.com/aifp306.html.
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