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03-17-2013, 10:36 PM | #1 |
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Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
I sent a new dash bezel and my Auto Meters to Jeff Drew (Big block 73)to get them recessed into the bezel. Jeff does amazing work. I finally got them installled today and took my truck out for a ride. First time it has been started or driven since Christmas Day. It felt good to get it out.
I went from this... To this... Quite a difference. I highly recommend Jeff. He communicates well and does excellent work.
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03-17-2013, 10:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
what did he do for the heater controls?
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03-17-2013, 10:59 PM | #3 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
oh nvm i guess if i would have read the captions for the pics haha
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03-17-2013, 11:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
I could not access them with the aluminum panel the previous owner put in. That is one reason I wanted a factory bezel.
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77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool" |
03-18-2013, 08:59 AM | #5 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
Can I see pic of the backside? I've been working on my for several years. Still not done. I should pay someone to mount them for me. Then I would just install them.
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03-18-2013, 10:06 AM | #6 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
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77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool" |
03-18-2013, 12:47 PM | #7 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
Wow Tim, you don't waste any time. How did the install go, any hiccups?
Thank you for the feedback
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03-18-2013, 01:33 PM | #8 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
Went good. I need to get more fastners to secure it to the dash in all the appropriate places. Oh and my speedometer is not working but I am pretty sure it is in the trans.
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77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool" |
01-08-2015, 11:30 PM | #9 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
That's exactly what I need to do in my Jimmy. PO made some POS bezel out of MDF board. Was it that much work that you had someone else do it?
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01-09-2015, 09:31 AM | #10 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
I attempted it and ruined a brand new bezel so i decided to let the expert do it for me. Plus it involves cutting the trim rings off all the gauges and epoxying the glass to the gauge.
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77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool" |
01-10-2015, 01:35 AM | #11 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
Are they the same guages? The before and after look different.
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01-10-2015, 09:46 AM | #12 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
I bought a new speedo & tach so they would all match.
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01-10-2015, 11:47 AM | #13 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
very nice!
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01-10-2015, 12:21 PM | #14 |
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77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool" |
01-10-2015, 05:50 PM | #15 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
Is bigblock73 a forum member? I cannot find him.
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01-11-2015, 05:16 AM | #16 |
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Re: Got my dash bezel and gauges back from Jeff
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77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool" |
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