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Perpendicular · 02-06-2020, 02:33 PM

I picked up a 74 C10 a week ago and am finding some vendors advertise a dash bezel for a 73-87 and some offer 75-80, etc. What is the difference? I would hate to spend what they are asking only to find out it will not work on my truck.

Also, why is the woodgrain 74 so hard to find that a cut out one is on eBay for so much??

Please help educate me on the 74 model...

**TKCR** · 02-06-2020, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Perpendicular

I picked up a 74 C10 a week ago and am finding some vendors advertise a dash bezel for a 73-87 and some offer 75-80, etc. What is the difference? I would hate to spend what they are asking only to find out it will not work on my truck.

Also, why is the woodgrain 74 so hard to find that a cut out one is on eBay for so much??

Please help educate me on the 74 model...

There is a difference in how it’s shaped, so the bezels won’t fit very good. The wood grain is more expensive because it’s rare, with having the wood grain. I’ll do a search that will give you better info on this subject. I know I have seen this subject discussed before.

**TKCR** · 02-06-2020, 03:04 PM

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...s+in+dash+pads

nekkidhillbilly · 02-06-2020, 03:06 PM

73-80 is different than 81-87 idk about a 74 versus a 75

**TKCR** · 02-06-2020, 03:14 PM

Well this is where LMC comes in handy. Look on their website and see how they have them listed by model years.i believe they go 73-80 & 81-87

**MJN** · 02-06-2020, 03:44 PM

'73-74 Bezels are specific to those years, the area around the headlight switch and wiper switch is the biggest, most obvious difference.
The newer bezels, up to '80, will work on the '74 but you will have a large opening that exposes the headlight switch behind the bezel and the wiper switch won't be in the correct location. I'll try to dig up a couple pictures that show this difference, I had a '75 and newer bezel in my '74 until I could find the correct '73-'74 bezel for it.

**MJN** · 02-06-2020, 03:54 PM

Here is a good picture showing a '73-'74 bezel and the area for the headlight & wiper switch
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531920

This one is '75 and up
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574811

Perpendicular · 02-06-2020, 04:30 PM

Amazing stuff - thank you all!

Guess I need to find a correct dash panel. I am converting mine back to stock. Now that I know the differences I will keep an eye out for one!

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**TKCR** · 02-06-2020, 05:01 PM

Good info, Thanks MJN

**bhc41051** · 02-07-2020, 10:44 AM

Your bezel looks to be correct. Someone looks to have added the brushed aluminum piece and modified the upper A/C duct. Radio knobs are also from a newer model GM.

02-06-2020, 02:33 PM	#1
Perpendicular Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 310	Dash difference 74 and other years I picked up a 74 C10 a week ago and am finding some vendors advertise a dash bezel for a 73-87 and some offer 75-80, etc. What is the difference? I would hate to spend what they are asking only to find out it will not work on my truck. Also, why is the woodgrain 74 so hard to find that a cut out one is on eBay for so much?? Please help educate me on the 74 model...

02-06-2020, 03:04 PM	#3
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,858	Re: Dash difference 74 and other years https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...s+in+dash+pads __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

02-06-2020, 03:06 PM	#4
nekkidhillbilly Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Dash difference 74 and other years 73-80 is different than 81-87 idk about a 74 versus a 75 __________________ 2004 2500 hd dmax cc 4x4 2008 saturn aura xr 1966 buick gran sport 1984 k20

02-06-2020, 03:14 PM	#5
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,858	Re: Dash difference 74 and other years Well this is where LMC comes in handy. Look on their website and see how they have them listed by model years.i believe they go 73-80 & 81-87 __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

02-06-2020, 03:44 PM	#6
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,963	Re: Dash difference 74 and other years '73-74 Bezels are specific to those years, the area around the headlight switch and wiper switch is the biggest, most obvious difference. The newer bezels, up to '80, will work on the '74 but you will have a large opening that exposes the headlight switch behind the bezel and the wiper switch won't be in the correct location. I'll try to dig up a couple pictures that show this difference, I had a '75 and newer bezel in my '74 until I could find the correct '73-'74 bezel for it. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

02-06-2020, 03:54 PM	#7
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,963	Re: Dash difference 74 and other years Here is a good picture showing a '73-'74 bezel and the area for the headlight & wiper switch http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531920 This one is '75 and up http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574811 __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

02-06-2020, 04:30 PM	#8
Perpendicular Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 310	Re: Dash difference 74 and other years Amazing stuff - thank you all! Guess I need to find a correct dash panel. I am converting mine back to stock. Now that I know the differences I will keep an eye out for one!

02-06-2020, 05:01 PM	#9
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,858	Re: Dash difference 74 and other years Good info, Thanks MJN __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

02-07-2020, 10:44 AM	#10
bhc41051 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Otway OH Posts: 784	Re: Dash difference 74 and other years Your bezel looks to be correct. Someone looks to have added the brushed aluminum piece and modified the upper A/C duct. Radio knobs are also from a newer model GM.



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