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: 67 dash trim doesn't line up - Where do I get a better repo?


eabride
Jan 7th, 09, 12:52 AM
I purchased repo speedo bezel, radio bezel, and glovebox plate for my '67 Malibu from OPGI several years ago and it has never looked good. The radio bezel is about 1/8" shorter than the glovebox plate and the speedo bezel is a little shorter still. Is this to be expected with all current repo trim pieces or is there now a better source for the 67 dashboard trim pieces?

Thanks,
Eric

67shovel
Jan 8th, 09, 11:54 AM
If you still have the original factory pieces you can get those rechormed to insure a good fit. I don't know if any of the repo parts are better than each other.

67Stunt-A-Lot
Jan 8th, 09, 12:08 PM
I know its not repo but it always an option..
I put one in my 67 and it looks and fits great. http://www.covansclassic.com/parts/items.php?CA=17&UID=2009010811073164.242.32.173

eabride
Jan 8th, 09, 12:12 PM
No, unfortunately I purchased this car when I was still young and stupid - I threw away a lot of stuff in favor of the bright and shiny reproduction pieces. Now, I am trying to undo as much of the stupid mistakes I made in the past as I can.

Between the 72 GS I bought when I was 20 and the 67 Malibu I traded it for when I was 21, I think I probably threw away about $2500 worth of otherwise good used parts including a 90% complete original A/C system for the GS (that would have paid for some nice performance pieces had I put it on ebay rather than in the dumpster).

67Stunt-A-Lot
Jan 8th, 09, 1:32 PM
No, unfortunately I purchased this car when I was still young and stupid).


:hurray:hey thats me.j/k

cuisinartvette
Jan 8th, 09, 2:33 PM
All repop speedo bezels as far as I can tell will be a bit short.