car48nut

Is the 1977 center gage bezel a one year only part? Thanks

76CSRvette

yes it has its own part #. I don't know what the difference or sure if its interchangeable with the later models but the single din bezel works from 77 to 82

bruiser

A 1977 bezel has extra material on the sides near the bottom.
It can be cut off if you want to use it on a later model.
The 78-82 will fit on a 77, it will just have a little gap where the extra material is missing.

car48nut

what later parts would I need if I used a 78bezel on my 77. Thanks for the replies.

Easy Mike

What are you wanting to do, car48nut? The only difference in the 77 and 78-82 bezels are the lower corners. 77s were one year only because of the use of the older style dash pads. You can order a reproduction 77 bezel and not have any fit problems.

gbvette62

You can bolt the 78 bezel right in, but as bruiser said, you'll have a gap between the bezel and the dash. The little "wings" on the bottom sides of the 77 bezel, are not there on 78-82 bezels (see the enlarged area in bruiser's photo).

As far as "later parts" needed to use a 78-82 bezel in a 77, and not have the gap, you'd need a complete 78-82 dash. It would be a lot easier and cheaper, to buy the repro 77 bezel for around $85.

car48nut

thanks, that is what I will do. Bought the car this year and the owner was going to change the interior from blue to black for his girl friend. Only black parts are new seats and carpet. Girl friend gone and I bought the car. Will keep the blue and change only the parts needed. Thanks for the help.