Healight Bezel???

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daves66valiant

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What is the difference between a Valiant headlight bezel and a Barracuda headlight bezel? In ll the pictures I've seen they look exactly the same.

Thanks
 
The 1966 Valiant bezels are skinnier, the Barracuda ones are thicker. If you don't have them side by side it can be tought to tell. If you look at your Valiant bezel (off the vehicle), look at the side that mounts towards the center grille, it is about a half inch wide where it is smooth and shows. On a Barracuda the smooth edge is about an inch wider. I think this is because on the Barracuda the grille is recessed a little deeper, therefore needs a thicker bezel to line up with the head light. You can mount the Valiant ones on the Barracuda, only problem is you will have a 1" gap between the two. Becareful of what some sellers (ebay) will tell you, they are not the same!
 
good to know. i was going to walk around with my valiant bezel at the fall fling and see if I can find one. Hopefully I get lucky. Saw a complete grill go for almost $500 on the bag yesterday. WOWOW
 
Sorry my description is not the best, I don't have a Barracuda one here so I can't take a pic to compare. My dad has a 66 Cuda so when the 2 are side-by-side it is clear. Someone on ebag has some, he says they will fit both models. Don't be fooled they are different! :wink:
 
Sorry my description is not the best, I don't have a Barracuda one here so I can't take a pic to compare. My dad has a 66 Cuda so when the 2 are side-by-side it is clear. Someone on ebag has some, he says they will fit both models. Don't be fooled they are different! :wink:

Yeah I have 2 set of Valiant bezels and it is deceiveing in those ebag pictures. Does your Dad have an extra set of bezels he's willing to part from to a good home?
 
Dave, heres some pics

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