71 Cutlass

About to buy one and noticed in the Fusick catalogue that there had been "fitment" issues with these (they admit it on the page, but say the problem has been solved). Thought maybe to try H&H restorations. Anyone purchase one of these and have a story to tell?

Blk71SX

I purchased one off eBay about a year ago. about 10 seconds with a Dremel tool, removing a little material from an area not seen when installed and the piece fit fine. it was on the bottom where the screws attach the bezel to the dash.

I don't know how many makers there are of that part but there can't be that many. But there are some that don't have the upper lip finished black like the original.

I purchased a roll of walnut grained vinyl overlay that matched the rest of the dash perfectly. it took 3 or 4 tries to cut the insert for the bezel but it was still much cheaper than purchasing the entire overlay kit.

71 Cutlass

Found out there are 3 types.

#1 H&H rechromes old/used bezels and sells those.
#2 Parts Place makes new ones which by all accounts do not fit properly(Fusick was tired of this problem and decided to make their own & H&H said their woodgrain w/ the metal backing will not fit properly on the bezel made by Parts Place).
#3 As mentioned above, Fusick has taken a NOS piece and made a mold of it, and now sell their own bezel which comes w/ a lifetime guarantee.
One final note, the bezel from Fusick comes with the top part painted (like the original), but the H&H bezel is not painted on the top, just chromed. Parts Place (if you're brave enough to buy), also comes painted.

Also, technically there was a 4th choice, Paul's chrome...$325.00. Since Fusick's piece is $89.50 I didn't think anyone would care about the expensive offering.

There's the update for anyone thinking about buying one.

Col Wickham

That's interesting feedback guys. So far I've been happy with The Parts Place but I take your comments on board & I note that Fusicks have added "now with correct tooling" to their catalogue. Is it an easy piece to fit? Have either of you fitted a new dashpad & if so how difficult is that?
BTW,...you cars look fantastic !

442oldslawyer

Just did the dash and console on my 70 W-30 . 455.00 shipped from H&H. All fits fine but bezel is not exactly the same as original. If you have time, get it plated.

jensenracing77

the new style fusick one is the best one on the market. it fits like it was made by oldsmobile.

#171Cutlassman

Anyone try the one from OPGI? Theirs cost $123.95. Other things I've bought fit fine.

71 Cutlass

I hope so, it was the one I ordered.

jensenracing77

you won't be disappointed.

71 Cutlass

Just received the woodgrain applique from H&H and the bezel from Fusick. Woodgrain went on fine and bezel fit like a glove...Hallelujah!

jensenracing77

glad to hear it. it was funny when i first seen this post because the day before i was talking to a guy that was complaining about all the ones that don't fit good. he showed me the new ones from fusick and how well they fit. now i just hope that there hood insulation is as good as he said. he did not have one of those to show me. with it being Fusick, i'm not worried.

ELECMAN

I bought alot of things from fusick and there products are made very well compare to the other companies out there.also bought the woodgrain kit from them too looks mint.

dg110270

They look great!

JSPajak

Does Fusick sell the H & H woodgrain? Or is it made by someone else?