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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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Got my bezel today and it looks good. Even has the clips!
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by hamilton71801
Got my bezel today and it looks good. Even has the clips!
Not enough info. Source? Quality? Price? Delivery time?
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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Not enough info. Source? Quality? Price? Delivery time?

LMC $169 and its not a cover!!!!

I'm installing it tonight but its very rigid and feels like OEM. 3 day delivery time.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by hamilton71801
LMC $169 and its not a cover!!!!

I'm installing it tonight but its very rigid and feels like OEM. 3 day delivery time.
It comes with the three vents, right? Pictures when it is installed...
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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Hey zthatzmanz28 can you look at those pictures I posted and let me know if you think the gray dash you installed will match my dash? I like to get it orderded this week if it matches. If not, I have to wait 9 weeks for the dark gray one to come back in stock. Thanks!
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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It comes with the three vents, right? Pictures when it is installed...
Yep, comes with vents, clips and is a perfect snug fit. OEM quality! I didn't take any pictures but it looks perfect, can't tell the difference. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow.


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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by hamilton71801
Yep, comes with vents, clips and is a perfect snug fit. OEM quality! I didn't take any pictures but it looks perfect, can't tell the difference. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow.


Hey Hamilton that bezel install looks great. Nice Job! I have one small crack in my bezel near the headlight switch. I am going to try to make a repair when I pull it off to replace my dash but if that doesn't work or it ends up getting worse I will replace it with the LMC bezel. Thanks for posting your results.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Hey zthatzmanz28 can you look at those pictures I posted and let me know if you think the gray dash you installed will match my dash? I like to get it orderded this week if it matches. If not, I have to wait 9 weeks for the dark gray one to come back in stock. Thanks!
Your door panel is way lighter. The dash seems to be the same as mine...I will have clearer pix of mine asap...
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by zthatzmanz28
Your door panel is way lighter. The dash seems to be the same as mine...I will have clearer pix of mine asap...

Thanks - I have the gray dash in my shopping cart ready to place the order. I think I can live with it even if it does not match exactly.

Did you also purchase the reinforcement kit? Is it really needed and worth the money at an extra $25?
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Thanks - I have the gray dash in my shopping cart ready to place the order. I think I can live with it even if it does not match exactly.

Did you also purchase the reinforcement kit? Is it really needed and worth the money at an extra $25?
I just used some washers that fit the space. When the dash isscrewed into the firewall there is some pressure, but mostly from the screws just being tightened, not the dash pulling away from the front. I'd install the dash with washers (the biggest that will fit) and if you feel you need the reinforcement kit, order it later?
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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Well my order is in with LMC. Hopefully it arrives by the middle of next week and I can put it in. I went ahead and purchased the reinforcement kit. I was back and forth on it but in the end decided it can't hurt and it's only money right?

I can't wait to have a solid dash in place again.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rbeitz
Well my order is in with LMC. Hopefully it arrives by the middle of next week and I can put it in. I went ahead and purchased the reinforcement kit. I was back and forth on it but in the end decided it can't hurt and it's only money right?

I can't wait to have a solid dash in place again.
The reinforcement fittings can't hurt. My dash had been taped since we bought the truck in June 09. I still haven't fully adjusted to a ONE piece dash that doesn't bounce (the screws on the firewall were missing) and swallow up items I seton the dash...
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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after you instal the dash (or before) wipe it down with a cleaner protectant( I used some old stp son of a gun) and it makes the dash dark to the color it should be ( at least it did on the tan )
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Wasn't stuff like STP Son of a Gun credited with causing dashes to crack for years?
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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I always heard armorall does it but either way a lite aplication will darken the paint they used as it is a flat paint
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