'70-'72 Custom Aluminum Dash Bezel Prototype/Long Beach Show

MAXX2 · Aug 3, 2003

Originally posted by Mr.McFast:
hey do they make one like that for a 69 dude that is kickin kenny love that interor im just about to do my intor and man would that look good or what.

If you're looking for a '69 bezel, we have the patent pending design available. (?)

We went bezel trim shopping Friday at Dawn Enterprises (The trim supplier), and found a beautiful Chrome and a Charcoal/Silver. They are narrower and if we decide to offer them as an option, we will have to find very small screws that will hide under a narrower trim.

Off to look for the small screws.

We'll update, and then start the other post with pricing/options/details.

Randy Mosier · Aug 6, 2003

I just got back from a trip to Clear Lake City, Texas, so I'm a day or two behind. I sent a reply to your e-mail.

JWA · Aug 6, 2003

I was looking at the 70-72 design and while looking over the linked pic of the dash SS540 worked on, IMO I think the angle of Rich and Judy's dash is too much. I personally would prefer a more vertical look to the gauges, which is my plan for my setup in my latest project.
JMHO. Good Luck with your dash....

MAXX2 · Aug 6, 2003

ACE841;

That's why we posted this as the Prototype, and asked for Team Members comments. That's the only way we will find out who prefers what.

The angle is the same as the angle in our '68-'69 bezels.

We can build any angle into the bezel, and this first bezel has the angle that was preferred by the buyer (Pending the patent application email from the Patent Office).

Hope this helps.

Randy Mosier · Aug 7, 2003

I just took it down from the ceiling of my garage where it's been hanging for three years. I cleaned it up, and I'll get some pics to you tomorrow.

MAXX2 · Aug 7, 2003

RANDY;

Thanks. We await the pics. And, you will be rewarded/compensated for your efforts!

As to the comment by one of the Team Members concerning the angle of the bezel, let us assure any of you "TEAM MEMBERS", it is the same angle as the '68-'69 Bezel, which we consider the optimal angle as you sit in your seat(s).

Why would anyone want a "VERTICAL" tilt to their gauges, as when you sit in the drivers seat, the instrument(s) would actually "POINT" directly at "YOU"!

"""""ANSWER"""""?????

RAMBO · Aug 7, 2003

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If you need another malibu dash to practice on- I have a spare 'junk' one(radio area & cig lighter area totaly cut out) I will send it to you for whatever the cost of shipping is.

Extra Malibu Dash
Hacked up radio/Cig area
small crack/hole

I was planning to cut the face out of this one this winter to play with my own custom dash... If you want it- Its yours for the cost of shipping as i mentioned above.

-Ben

MAXX2 · Aug 7, 2003

Originally posted by AHSOM70:
<edit>
If you need another malibu dash to practice on- I have a spare 'junk' one(radio area & cig lighter area totaly cut out) I will send it to you for whatever the cost of shipping is.

Extra Malibu Dash
Hacked up radio/Cig area
small crack/hole

I was planning to cut the face out of this one this winter to play with my own custom dash... If you want it- Its yours for the cost of shipping as i mentioned above.

-Ben

BEN;

If you can give us your zip code (Email it if you don't want it posted here), we can figure shipping.

Thanks,

R/J/MAXX2

RAMBO · Aug 7, 2003

Kirkland, WA 98033

MAXX2 · Aug 8, 2003

Thanks. We're shipping a bezel with the complete dash early next week, therefore, we have to find and buy the correct size box, and then weigh it.

Then we'll know the actual charge to ship.

We'll let you know when we have the exact amounts for the box and UPS shipping charges.

Randy Mosier · Aug 8, 2003

Are you going to need a speedometer housing also? I have an extra one. (Sweep style of course)

And you have mail!

MALIBRU · Jan 2, 2004

So what's the status on this? Looks excellent

MAXX2 · Jan 3, 2004

Originally posted by SS Drifter:
So what's the status on this? Looks excellent

The minute we feel comfortable with the "Test" Bezel installation (It is installed in a car in Washington State (For Trim Durability), we will apply for the patent, and then offer them for sale.

Hope this helps.

SS540 · Jan 3, 2004

Richard & Judy,

Is the Dawn Enterprises where you got the trim the same company that makes the trash receptacles? I am looking for a trim supplier for my 59 Biscayne project.

MAXX2 · Jan 5, 2004

Originally posted by SS540:
Richard & Judy,

Is the Dawn Enterprises where you got the trim the same company that makes the trash receptacles? I am looking for a trim supplier for my 59 Biscayne project.

Wayne;

Didn't see that in their website, so maybe it's another company or (?)

Here's their website-

http://www.dawn-ent.com/

SS540 · Jan 6, 2004

Thanks, I will give them a try.

MALIBRU · Apr 12, 2004

What's the status on this?

MAXX2 · Apr 12, 2004

We found the glue that holds the trim in place forever.

We also purchased a Sweep Dash thru one of the TC Members, but haven't had any time to build the prototype.

We may have a second test vehicle, as we want to be absolutely sure that installed gauges don't hit anything behind the bezel insert itself.

Between '68-'69 Bezels, '68-'72 Firewalls, Stainless Steel WSW Inserts, and building the '69 Gauge Insert, we haven't had much time to concentrate on the '70-'72 Bezels.

We also ended up building a few aluminum firewalls for early Chevys and Chevy Trucks for certain individuals who had seen the '68-'72 Firewalls. Those were quite an experience, as everything is different from our '64-'72 Chevelles/El Caminos/Monte Carlos.

Did Covan Or others finally offer a '70-'72 Bezel, and if so, what were the opinions?

Hope this helps (?????).

MALIBRU · Apr 12, 2004

The Covan version is now on their site and opinions are out there on this site: Covan Comments

I like your version since mounting gauges, switches, stereo, etc. is wide open. It's also metal. I think now that the "long awaited" Covan is finally out there, people can make a better visual choice between the two. It would also be enticing to see your dash demo-equipped with Autometers, Vintage Air HVAC items, toggles, and Double-DIN stereo for the visual impact as well as testing the overall strength of the main aluminum panel.

It would also be worth it to make up a matching passenger side vent panel so mounting any billet-style vent that matches the dash choice would be easily accomplished by the owner.

If you do have rear gauge clearance issues, you can mill some nice spacers for the front and have the gauges elevated from the main panel. Now that would be interesting

Just a thought to help get it to market sooner......

MAXX2 · Apr 12, 2004

Originally posted by SS Drifter:
The Covan version is now on their site and opinions are out there on this site: Covan Comments

I like your version since mounting gauges, switches, stereo, etc. is wide open. It's also metal. I think now that the "long awaited" Covan is finally out there, people can make a better visual choice between the two. It would also be enticing to see your dash demo-equipped with Autometers, Vintage Air HVAC items, toggles, and Double-DIN stereo for the visual impact as well as testing the overall strength of the main aluminum panel.

It would also be worth it to make up a matching passenger side vent panel so mounting any billet-style vent that matches the dash choice would be easily accomplished by the owner.

If you do have rear gauge clearance issues, you can mill some nice spacers for the front and have the gauges elevated from the main panel. Now that would be interesting

Just a thought to help get it to market sooner......

HANELINE may also offer a bezel (?????).

The test bezel didn't have any rear clearance issues, but who knows. The cars seem to vary from year to year, and maybe where they were built. An example is the '68-'72 Aluminum Firewalls we sell. The one we just finished for a TC Member (Based on the pattern he furnished) for his '69 was quite a bit different than our own '69, however, all of the others were very close. Another example is the '68-'69 Bezel Insert. When the customers remove their plastic bezel, and give us a top and bottom measurement, we have seen this measurement vary 3/8", and that's quite a bit when you are trying to install a bezel and cover the ends with the trim we furnish.

Anyway, we are always open to any and all ideas and suggestions, and are spending more time on perfecting this particular bezel, and should take the time to build the sweep dash prototype.

I need to start working 24/7 or 8, and could probably catch up. I spend the days finishing the '69 for the upcoming 2004 SCTA/BNI Season, and then work evenings getting products ready for shipping.

We did use our Autometer Pro-Comp Gauges in different dash setups (For pictures) until we finally had to install them in the '69.

If someone can come up with the setup you described above, we could help on the price somewhat to have the pictures for our under construction website.

Catch you later.

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