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There was an outfit that redid them in leather for a reasonable price, but they no longer reply to email or phones.
Near as I can tell, refurbishment at Corvette America (a viable company) is the best you can do with shale. If your rod bezels are still good, you'll be better off than the lesser quality replacements: http://www.corvetteamerica.com/part/90308