Rallye Dash Bezel Replacement

[BubbaJ]

I'm replacing the wood grain bezels on a 73 Rallye dash. Anyone have tips on what to use to secure it to the frame since replacements don't come with the tabs?

Thanks

 

[EW1BH27]

Are you talking about attaching the woodgrain to the backing plate because all the ones I've ever seen do have tabs. You'll also have to use some kind of adhesive. When I did mine I just used contact cement.

Or are you talking about attaching the the backing plate (w/woodgrain) to the plastic housing because those also have tabs.

 

[BubbaJ]

Yes attaching the woodgrain to the backing plates. I figured some sort of contact cement but any particular brand?

 

[EW1BH27]

I used whatever was at home, possibly Lepage, no particular brand.

 

[BubbaJ]

Ok
Thank You

 

[James in Texas]

I'm in the same boat. Any tips on bending it to the bezel?

 

[Juan Veldez]

As far as bending, I started at the straight edge and kept pushing it down towards the radius and rounded ends until they mated up nicely. Then I used yellow 3M contact cement in a tube, applying with an acid brush to both sides. Let it cure a bit. Then starting at the straight edges, install it by working it to the radius and then to the rounded ends. I used multiple rubber ended clamps to hold it in place until it dried, which was very quick. Then bend the tabs. Probably other ways, but that was the way I did it and it worked.

 

[James in Texas]

Thank you for the reply
I wish they come prebent
I ended up with the repro bezel as well
I figured it would be better than some of the original ones that may be brittle or faded

 

[CBCM 1942]

Thank you for the awesome advice. I'll be doing mine this week, and I'll post pictures when complete. I'm converting from Std to Rallye dash.

 

[Yellowfish]

CBCM 1942 I am also converting from a Std to Rally dash In the early stages. Have accumulated what I believe are parts needed. Have several color and black and white versions of wiring diagram. Would appreciate a photo of the wire attachment to the gauges as a visual if anyone out there has that available. Good Luck

 

[EW1BH27]

This is the best I have.

 

[CBCM 1942]