Firebird / Trans Am Gauge Bezels
10-21-2018, 12:56 PM
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Firebird / Trans Am Gauge Bezels
After a long battle with health issues, I have been able to make a 2 sets of gauge bezels for Firebirds / Trans Ams. These have a 90* lip on the bezel.
$160 USD (These are a set I made for somebody last year with the 90* edge).
$160 USD (These are a set I made for somebody last year with the 90* edge).
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10-24-2018, 09:54 AM
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Re: Firebird / Trans Am Gauge Bezels
For those interested, here's what his bezels with the 45* angle on them look like.
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11-24-2018, 09:07 PM
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i test fit one of these bezels on my 1984 Trans Am gauge housing. it looks sweet straight on, but it does not fit. the gauge openings are somewhat oblong so there is a slight gap at the top. the bezel also sits too high so there is a gap between the bezel lip and the housing face. here are some pictures:
11-24-2018, 10:17 PM
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I’ll take some measurements and see if the gap to the housing face is consistent. If it is then it may work with the shorter depth. The top gap might not be as noticeable if the bezel was right on the housing face.
11-25-2018, 08:19 AM
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It is missing a lot of pictures from the man who had the rings made, but it seems like they did have a little gap at top and bottom.
11-26-2018, 07:20 AM
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I'm ordering an earlier gauge cluster from thirdgenranch. Should be able to get something fitting them made.
12-01-2018, 05:52 PM
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Bump for the 85-92 trim rings. Should have something for the 82-84 when my gauge panel arrives from thirdgenranch.
12-19-2018, 03:43 PM
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I can make them for the 82-84 clusters. They just have to be made a little shorter than for the later dash.
01-07-2019, 08:17 AM
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I love these things man, I really really do. I want some bad! But $160 is kinda steep for me. Are you negotiable on price at all?
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You should consider having a fully polished option....
I think they would look even more awesome with a polished finish
I think they would look even more awesome with a polished finish
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12-15-2019, 08:49 AM
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Re: Firebird / Trans Am Gauge Bezels
Christmas Special, $110 plus $10 shipping.
Also have the first set I ever made which are 0.100" wider and 0.050" prouder of the dash face for $100.
Cheers, Ryan
Also have the first set I ever made which are 0.100" wider and 0.050" prouder of the dash face for $100.
Cheers, Ryan
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See the first picture. They fit an 85-92.
The first set I ever made which are 0.100" wider and 0.050" prouder of the dash face are for $60, the slimmer sleeker version are $100. Shipping is $10.
The first set I ever made which are 0.100" wider and 0.050" prouder of the dash face are for $60, the slimmer sleeker version are $100. Shipping is $10.
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Look Great.....Thanks
03-21-2020, 03:56 AM
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Glad you're happy.
Price has to go up a little because of material but if I can get 5 orders it'll only be by $20.
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Price has to go up a little because of material but if I can get 5 orders it'll only be by $20.
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Called my material supplier and the price of material has gone way up. I have to increase the price to $140 plus the $10 for shipping.
Cheers, Ryan
Cheers, Ryan
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