58-60 Chrome headlight bezels

[Mike E.]

If I'm not mistaken, there are original ones, GM replacement ones, and reproductions. How do I tell the difference, especially between the GM factory-installed ones and GM reissues? I recall something about part number casting size on the back side, but I know that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Thanks

[Richard M.]

Re: 58-60 Chrome headlight bezels

Tough question....I think.

I recall even the repros have the GM part# in the casting in the back.

Rich

[Mike E.]

Re: 58-60 Chrome headlight bezels

Don't the original originals fit better, or is that an old wives tale?

[Richard M.]

Re: 58-60 Chrome headlight bezels

Mike,

Yes my originals on my '59 fit better at the top where they meet the top stainless, but 20 years ago I opted for reproductions. They are a bit higher at the top stainless.

The originals have a tendency to corrode at the lower holes where the screws fit to fasten to the buckets. Once the holes corrode the screws have no meat to hold them into the buckets.

Rich
ps Zane called me last week. Thanks. He sent me a flat envelope and I sent him a padded envelope.