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Posted by Robbie-97SS2902 (Member # 206) on :

I installed the T/A bezel that I bought in BG this morning. Very easy. The hardest part was getting the lint and dust out of the new one before installing it. I went to wal-mart and bought the can of compressed air in the computer section to make sure it was dust free. One tip I have is to lower the steering column first to get the plastic trim off around the cluster. The bezel covers the symbols for gas, battery, oil, and temp., no big deal. I think it looks much better.

Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :

looks nice~~how hard is it to lower the steering column?

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

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Originally posted by blkragss02:
looks nice~~how hard is it to lower the steering column?

Ditto nice job!
[Smile]

Bob,once the lower dash insulator panel,lower IP panel below the steering column and the knee bolster is removed,there is a couple of bolts that are verticle that bolt the steering column to the IP support.This whole process may take you 5-10 minutes. [Smile]

Posted by Robbie-97SS2902 (Member # 206) on :

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Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:

quote:
Originally posted by blkragss02:
looks nice~~how hard is it to lower the steering column?
Ditto nice job!

Bob,once the lower dash insulator panel,lower IP panel below the steering column and the knee bolster is removed,there is a couple of bolts that are verticle that bolt the steering column to the IP support.This whole process may take you 5-10 minutes.

Thanks. There is a bracket with 2 bolts that I took off to access the column bolts easier. Probably less than 5 minutes for all 4 bolts. I loosened the column bolts almost to the end of the threads, not completely out. Anyone can do this, not hard at all.

Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:

quote:
Originally posted by blkragss02:
looks nice~~how hard is it to lower the steering column?
Ditto nice job!

Bob,once the lower dash insulator panel,lower IP panel below the steering column and the knee bolster is removed,there is a couple of bolts that are verticle that bolt the steering column to the IP support.This whole process may take you 5-10 minutes.

Thanks to Greg and Robbie-97SS2902

Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :

Looks good - maybe I shoulda bought one! [Big Grin]

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

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Originally posted by Hawkeye:
Looks good - maybe I shoulda bought one!

I put mine in a couple of days before Bowling Green. Those that have seen it, like it ...myself included.

I managed to get it in without dropping the steering column but I sure can understand how that would make it easier.

Posted by John01SS (Member # 511) on :

I'll get around to doing mine one of these days. I'm definitely glad I picked it up in BG.

- John

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

Looks good! [Smile]

Posted by JAXFLSS (Member # 2055) on :

Looks good Rob. Makes a big difference. I also changed out my overlay with silver and had carbon fiber coating put on the TA bezel.

Mike

Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :

Looks good, may get around to doing ours today, if it stops raining that is.

Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :

No garage? [Confused]

Posted by 99PewterSS (Member # 564) on :

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Originally posted by blkragss02:
looks nice~~how hard is it to lower the steering column?

I installed my bezel a while back and if I remember right, there are two main bolts holding the column up that you can loosen to get the clearance you need. It's a simple job.

Posted by Avengeance Z4C (Member # 2053) on :

That looks great... Ive been wanting to do that.

Is that a GM part? Can you order it from the dealer? PN?

Sorry for all the Qs but I really want one now.

If someone could.. please email me the info on that bezel.

Avengeance96es@aol.com

THANKS!

Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :

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Originally posted by Avengeance Z4C:
That looks great... Ive been wanting to do that.

Is that a GM part? Can you order it from the dealer? PN?

Sorry for all the Qs but I really want one now.

If someone could.. please email me the info on that bezel.

The part number is 16230640

Check out http://www.blackcamaro.com/bezel.htm

I believe Teri 9672 had them for sale at BG, you may want to contact her

Avengeance96es@aol.com

THANKS!

[ 28. September 2003, 06:19 PM: Message edited by: blkragss02 ]

Posted by Robbie-97SS2902 (Member # 206) on :

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Originally posted by blkragss02:

quote:
Originally posted by Avengeance Z4C:

I believe Teri 9672 had them for sale at BG, you may want to contact her

This is where I got mine. They may have one left, they had several of them.

Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :

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Originally posted by Hawkeye:
No garage?

Yea, have a garage but once the SS is inside I can't open the door of the car to the full open position without hitting the wall. Rain let up yesterday and I was able to install the white face gauges and the bezel. Looks good, took pictures of it going in but have to get the film developed. Take care,
Ralph [Big Grin]

Posted by JFsport01 (Member # 1374) on :

Excellent tip about lowering the steering column. I changed mine today after receiving the T/A Bezel from Specmo, the vendor that makes them for GM. Just lower the column down, unscrew the tilt lever and you can get started. Plenty of room to avoid scratching the new bezel with the clips of the surround. Thanks to all who gave the good tips!

Posted by Teri9672 (Member # 1541) on :

Robbie - sorry about the dust/dirt. Trailer was brand new and the saw dust really made a mess of things [Smile]

I finally got Tim to install a bezel in my car a few weekends ago. it looks sweet............ [Big Grin]

I have 2 bezels left
SSTeri9672@houston.rr.com

[ 03. November 2003, 08:19 AM: Message edited by: Teri9672 ]

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