What about an escutcheon?
Peter C
At 09:56 AM 3/23/2000 , Lawrie Alexander wrote:
>Bob, Bob, Bob.............
>
>Talk about confusing the issue! As an Englishman who has lived in the States
>for 32 years, may I offer a further clarification? (Theoretically, I am
>bi-lingual............!)
>
>Using your T-series example, the taillight plinth would be the base that
>mounts to the fender, while the bezel is, in fact, the chrome trim piece
>that holds the lens to the plinth.
>
>This is even clearer on an MGA, where the plinth is a more substantial base
>unit that positions the light itself up away from the fender. But the tem
>bezel always applies to a chrome rim or decorative piece that (a) hold
>something in place and (b) goes around and over another part.
>
>Lawrie
>British Sportscar Center
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