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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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dash bezel part?

I am looking for the proper term for the bezel/plastic piece that goes around the radio and air controls, as well as the middle two air vents and cigarette lighter/s.
Ive heard it called the front dash bezel, radio bezel, etc.

I'm also looking for where to buy a replacement.

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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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What year?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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I allways called the center bezel or radio bezel.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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Its 2000 ford ranger 2wd without fog lamps.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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I thought I saw on Ebay, but it was a 4wd w/ fog lights.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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I've alway seem the called "radio bezels", and I'd look on ebay. Remember, a bezel from an Explorer will work as well.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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If you can't find a 2WD -no fog lights dash cover maybe you can get a 4WD cover and use the extra holes for accessories. Like installing a bracket for an Ipod, satellite radio, or GPS where the 4WD dial is. You could use the factory fog light switch to add a set.

I don't smoke so I took out the cigarette lighter and used that hole for an additional fog light switch.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Thanks for the help and ideas.
One thing I miss about having the middle of my truck all intact was the cigarette lighter, to charge my phone!
Sterio deck got stolen, they just riped the whole thing out by the bezel and cut all the wires.
One of the two screw holes that holds the bezel in place was torn off as well, so I'll have a loose bezel untill I can figure out a way to rig it up. I'm not replacing the whole dash just for a screw hole!
 
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Wouldn't your insurance cover the repairs?
 
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