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  1. 05-04-2018, 11:47 PM #1
    BOYER73S
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    Dash switch bezels

    What year did these change from chrome to black plastic

    68 I bought has black plastic and I am sure that is not correct

    I thought black plastic started73

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    It is a 911/T/L/S thing rather than a year change.
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    It is a USA 911 for 68 so bottom model I guess
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    on my 1968 911L USA, it is chrome and original.
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    Hi Xavier

    Thanks, I think the lowly 911 might have had the paupers black plastic though
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    Quote Originally Posted by BOYER73S View Post
    Hi Xavier

    Thanks, I think the lowly 911 might have had the paupers black plastic though
    Is there any lowly 911 ?
    I would say seeking originality instead.
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    According to Johnson (p.50) “in 1967 the bases for the switches went from black to chrome”
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    67” Stuttgart 912,has black plastic ......cliff
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