Gauge cluster bezel differences
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Melting Slicks
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Gauge cluster bezel differences
Anyone know what the difference is (other than the part numbers) between a speedo cluster bezel on a '84-'85 part# 14047529 and one for a '87 #14078656 ?
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I think that function and fitment is identical.
(1985)
Electronic instrumentation continued much as the previous year, but displays were revised and improved with cleaner graphics, less color on the speedometer and tachometer, and larger digits for the center-cluster liquid crystal displays.
The angle of the 1986 digital instrument display was changed to improve daytime viewing by reducing glare.
note the angle of the speedometer to the bezel (86-89) vs. the 84-85 instruments to bezel -
Last edited by Joe C; May 3, 2017 at 01:01 PM.
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Thanks Joe. That tells the story. I've probably looked at hundreds of C4's over the years and never noticed this difference.
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from what I understand, 84 IP are unique and one year only. 85's are also one year only. not 100% sure, but 86 thru 88 are interchangeable, and 1989 had different internal PC boards and may be unique.
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My dash frame was cracked in several different places. I walked through J&D's yard and picked one out from another car. They removed it for me and I swapped it out with mine. Didn't pay attention to the year of the donor car and had to buy the 84-85 bezel. My 88 bezel wouldn't fit. I kind of like the flat bezel better.
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My dash frame was cracked in several different places. I walked through J&D's yard and picked one out from another car. They removed it for me and I swapped it out with mine. Didn't pay attention to the year of the donor car and had to buy the 84-85 bezel. My 88 bezel wouldn't fit. I kind of like the flat bezel better.
I've fixed some cracks and made some missing tabs on mine successfully. Take a look, may be of use to you.
