Is the back of the metal bezel coated with zinc chromate or some other paint? I am preparing to paint a bezel that I purchased at a swap meet. It does not appear to be coated on the back.
1970 headlight bezels
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Re: 1970 headlight bezels
I don't know if mine are original, but the backsides are unfinished pot metal (with body paint over spray).Mark Edmondson
Dallas, Texas
Texas Chapter
1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top- Top
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Steve, I seem to remember that my 72 had the green zinc chromate primer, most of the aluminum parts uses that primer.New England chapter member, 63 Convert. 327/340- Chapter/Regional/national Top Flight, 72 coupe- chapter and regional Top Flight.- Top
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Re: 1970 headlight bezels
Are they aluminum?Mark Edmondson
Dallas, Texas
Texas Chapter
1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top- Top
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Re: 1970 headlight bezels
Stephen,
I'm new to the NCRS forum...but as I was searching for a post that a friend was going to do regarding a likely original coolant shut-off valve on my January (early build) 1970 350/300 w/A/C; Auto; 37,000mile NCRS TopFlight / Bloomington Gold Survivor...I stumbled across your post. I may be able to give you what you seek by examining the same headlight bezels on my original paint car. Are you concerned about what is behind the colored bezel (not visible side) surrounding the low/high beams?- Top
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This made me wonder about Chevy's choice of materials. Diecast metal/ potmetal seems like an odd material to specify for this part. Fiberglass or plastic makes more sense. Lighter, less expensive and just as durable for this function.Mark Edmondson
Dallas, Texas
Texas Chapter
1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top- Top
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Mark------
As I previously mentioned, GM came to that conclusion for 1973 and later. But, for 1968-72, it was zinc diecast.In Appreciation of John Hinckley- Top
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