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  1. 10-09-2015, 01:06 PM #1
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    Dash switch bezels - 1966

    I was looking at this 1965 build 1966 model car: http://test.early911sregistry.org/fo...mbers-1965-911 and note that the three dash switches have chrome bezels. Dr. Johnson states that they are black up to 1967.

    My 1966 has black bezels and last week I was discussing this with Rob Groß and he said they should be chrome.

    Other than a radio change and removing the wood wheel, the interior of my car was unchanged so I wonder who is correct?

    Hoping the bezel police will jump in here... pics helpful...

    this is my car:

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    This is the picture from the car for sale ad...

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    i got those.. really nice repro . and triple chormed..



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  3. 10-09-2015, 06:09 PM #3
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    Stephen, black until the 1967 911S was the first offering in chrome and there after in chrome for the 911L and 911L (USA) both coupe and Targa.

    The parts book says - they remained black into 1967, 1968 and 1969 for model 911, 911 (USA), 911 TU, coupe and targa.
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    Agree with Bobs 67S statement, and confirming 302672 has always had black bezels. European delivery without an Emergency Flasher Warning Switch and no hole/filler plug in center between Fog Light and Gas Heater switches. (One owner 49 years.) Believe the "Warning Switch" installed in 911 & 912 cars for the US market and released from the factory after 31 DEC 1965 - US DOT requirement.

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    can confirm John B story.
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  6. 10-10-2015, 03:44 AM #6
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    Great & thanks to Jacques, John & Bob... I am happy you confirm my thoughts...
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    Stephen, you have this text ring around the warning switch. As of when was this applied?
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    Quote Originally Posted by StephenAcworth View Post
    I was looking at this 1965 build 1966 model car: http://test.early911sregistry.org/fo...mbers-1965-911 and note that the three dash switches have chrome bezels. Dr. Johnson states that they are black up to 1967.

    My 1966 has black bezels and last week I was discussing this with Rob Groß and he said they should be chrome.

    Other than a radio change and removing the wood wheel, the interior of my car was unchanged so I wonder who is correct?

    Hoping the bezel police will jump in here... pics helpful...

    this is my car:

    Name: bezel.jpg Views: 671 Size: 90.9 KB

    This is the picture from the car for sale ad...

    Name: 65-911-106.jpg Views: 641 Size: 75.7 KB

    Cheers!
    The yellow warning knob, is that actually for a fog light knob....... also, the radio cut , is it original?.....cliff
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  9. 10-10-2015, 09:27 PM #9
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    Thanks for noticing... The dash has been cut and I had to replace the hazard switch: I thought the one I got (from the UK) was correct until it arrived ... Both on the 'to do' list...
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    The yellow warning knob, is that actually for a fog light knob....... also, the radio cut , is it original?.....cliff
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  10. 10-10-2015, 11:21 PM #10
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    Pretty sure my 68N has its original black bezels (with the rubber covers over the switches) and the good Dr Johnson's book seems to suggest the same.
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