Firebird Gauge Bezel
 

Despite the fact that my car came with black seats and carpet, the gauge surround is gray plastic, as are many others that I have seen. However, I have also seen these in black. Did they come from the factory black, or are the ones that I have seen gray ones that have been dyed? If black was available from GM, what cars did it come on, and when?

Thanks for your help.

The one on my 91 came from the factory black.

interesting, ive never heard of or seen anything but black,

im curious

Come to think of it...I've never seen anything other than black either...

I believe all 90-92's were Grey, I painted mine Black

Wow, I thought black was rare...seems like maybe gray is in the minority? You can see my bezel in this shot (don't worry, those hideous mats are long gone!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7.../Finished4.jpg

I definitely want to swap this out to black.

All 1985-1992 bezels are gray. The older style 1982-1984 bezels are black.

Thanks for the info.

So, some of the people above are mistaken?

my 91 had a black bezel...and it definatly wasn't dyed. maybe the grey was a Formula thing...?

1985 Trans Am: Grey

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...n/47db2b79.jpg

1986 Trans Am: Grey

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...n/e279bf49.jpg

1989 Formula: Grey

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...n/0ebf9de7.jpg

1990 Firebird: Grey

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...n/348cf6c2.jpg

1991 Trans Am: Grey

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...rd%20Gen/2.jpg

I have yet to see a black one that wasn't dyed or painted.

Does any body know where you can get new factory gauges for a 1988 trans am. mine the tach stopped working the needle is broke off the temp gauge and i need the clear plastic piece that covers the gauges. 1 more question the oil pressure gauge when you turn the car off the needle doesnt go down to 0 it stays where it was before you cut it off any ideas..

do they make white ones? i think that would be interesting

I don't think they do, T.J. But, with a little cleaning and paint, you can make yours white without too much trouble.

So, if it is only the earlier bezels that came in black, then any I find are going to have those buttons incorporated into them on the right side for the power accessories?