GMT 6542 bakelite research....

Some interesting posts on more details about correct bakelite bezels on early 6542's

Going back in time...

-http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1262969143/What+are+your+thoughts+on+this+Bakelite+bezel+with+a+%26quot%3BLong+4%26quot%3B-

-http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1263062174/Folluw+up...First+service+bakeliet---...

-http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1262685926/6542+insert...++opinions+please

-http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1262675977/Displays+of+Bakelite+variants+for+Re-comparisons+sakes.No+Personal+Attacks+PLEASE..%2B%2B

and the one that started it all...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1262625521/6542+bakelite+bezel+what+a+joke+take+a+look....