my Radio patch without welding
Since I've owned my K5, the hack job radio hole and Pioneer CD played have always made me cringe. I may have turned the radio on 4 times in as many years. I'd rather enjoy the ride without the added noise. I've had a patch panel for several years now but could never bring myself to cut up more of the factory dash. I came up with another plan yesterday after sitting home for the last few weeks!
I just trimmed the patch panel, drilled some holes, primed and painted (rattle can) and bolted it in place with some stainless bolts. The old AM radio I had was DOA so I trimmed most of it away and cleaned up the rest. I'm very happy with the results. Its not perfect but neither is the Blazer.
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Current classic fleet:
72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly
69 C10 factory SWB, 454, TH400, Saddle tan, Rust-o-ration
53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue
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