Ford F834 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Anything that isn't broken is fine, as I can refinish them as I want. I just would need the gauge and radio bezels. The 85/86 weave bezels had a more slender edge bead than the 80-83 black weave or the 84 silver weave that had the chrome accent. It's a very minor difference but it's there. The 85/86 radio bezels changed to the DIN opening as well. I do not have any weave radio bezels at the moment but I am always looking at the pick n pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetesPonies Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Anything that isn't broken is fine, as I can refinish them as I want. I just would need the gauge and radio bezels. The 85/86 weave bezels had a more slender edge bead than the 80-83 black weave or the 84 silver weave that had the chrome accent. It's a very minor difference but it's there. The 85/86 radio bezels changed to the DIN opening as well. I do not have any weave radio bezels at the moment but I am always looking at the pick n pull. If you look, the radio in this '83 is DIN and it doesn't look altered. Maybe this bezel was already changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 If you look, the radio in this '83 is DIN and it doesn't look altered. Maybe this bezel was already changed. Someone cut that bezel to fit the aftermarket radio. Skill levels vary, and they might have done a clean job of it but there were no DIN radio bezels with that rosewood finish. 85/86 factory DIN bezels also had a bit of a raised frame around the opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Someone cut that bezel to fit the aftermarket radio. Skill levels vary, and they might have done a clean job of it but there were no DIN radio bezels with that rosewood finish. 85/86 factory DIN bezels also had a bit of a raised frame around the opening. Right. The burlwood bezels came out in ‘85 and they were the first to have DIN-sized openings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetesPonies Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Someone cut that bezel to fit the aftermarket radio. Skill levels vary, and they might have done a clean job of it but there were no DIN radio bezels with that rosewood finish. 85/86 factory DIN bezels also had a bit of a raised frame around the opening. Right. The burlwood bezels came out in ‘85 and they were the first to have DIN-sized openings. But the DIN is smaller than the typical old radio size. So when they are cut, it usually involves a filler piece added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 But the DIN is smaller than the typical old radio size. So when they are cut, it usually involves a filler piece added. True. The 85/86 DIN bezel I have is 2 1/4" high x 7 1/8" wide. And the 80-84 bezel I have is 2 1/2" high x 4 3/16" wide. So, what does your opening measure? And, what numbers are embossed on the back? I have many of the numbers shown here: Interior/Instrument & Radio Bezels. Perhaps yours is shown there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetesPonies Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 True. The 85/86 DIN bezel I have is 2 1/4" high x 7 1/8" wide. And the 80-84 bezel I have is 2 1/2" high x 4 3/16" wide. So, what does your opening measure? And, what numbers are embossed on the back? I have many of the numbers shown here: Interior/Instrument & Radio Bezels. Perhaps yours is shown there? I haven't removed it yet for numbers. But when you say 2 1/2 versus 2 1/4, then thats only 1/8" on top and bottom. That could be possible. I'm used to seeing opening that are greater than 2 1/2 I believe. here's a closer pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I haven't removed it yet for numbers. But when you say 2 1/2 versus 2 1/4, then thats only 1/8" on top and bottom. That could be possible. I'm used to seeing opening that are greater than 2 1/2 I believe. here's a closer pic. Here's a pic from the Salvaging Rosewood how-to. Comparing to yours, I'd say someone cut the black part with the knob holes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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