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*tom perrard* · 05-20-2011, 09:06 AM

was thinking about cutting out the slot to put in a cd player , but does it take away alot of value and or is it worth it , what say you

Hottrucks · 05-20-2011, 09:17 AM

first off its your truck so do what you want.....in my opinion I would cut it unless your truck is ALL stock or maybe it has an AC dash also depends on if the rest of the iside is modified....resale value is always tough one if its done nicely then I wouldn't think so??

that being said I built a console that goes from the bottom of the dash to the floor this also gives you a place to put a couple 5 1/4" speakers??

clear · 05-20-2011, 10:32 AM

Agree, if it is a numbers matching truck and all that then I would hesitate. If it is a custom truck with after market parts on it then does it really matter?

*Shane* · 05-20-2011, 10:41 AM

never seen a truck NOT sell because someone cut the radio hole.

it's just metal. it can be fixed. enjoy your truck and don't worry so much about what others think.

1972K20 · 05-21-2011, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane

never seen a truck NOT sell because someone cut the radio hole.

it's just metal. it can be fixed. enjoy your truck and don't worry so much about what others think.

I was mulling over a 71 K5, and one of the reasons I decided against it was because the dash was butchered. It will hurt the resell value if that's a concern for you.

It's your choice on how you want your truck to look. There are hundreds of aftermaket radio options out there, but there's only one way for it to look "original."

mustardjimmy71 · 05-21-2011, 03:29 AM

If your on the fence about it, dont do it. lots of other options.

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 05-21-2011, 03:38 AM

P O butchered the radio hole & the ashtray just to put this piece of crap in it . I don't see anything wrong with cutting the dash to put in a nice radio if thats what you want . I think it looks good if done right .

*Shane* · 05-21-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972K20

I was mulling over a 71 K5, and one of the reasons I decided against it was because the dash was butchered. It will hurt the resell value if that's a concern for you.

It's your choice on how you want your truck to look. There are hundreds of aftermaket radio options out there, but there's only one way for it to look "original."

big_al_71 · 05-20-2011, 10:42 AM

CUT IT!!!!!! I did cut mine and have zero regrets having a modern radio is 100% better option for me.

**leddzepp** · 05-20-2011, 10:51 AM

slice away.
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bbadfred · 05-20-2011, 11:00 AM

Mine was already cut so no problem

dyrt · 05-20-2011, 12:18 PM

here's how i see it.....it's just metal and most people who want these trucks any more expect that there will be repair work anyway. Look at all the hacking and changing people do to make a vehicle built and designed for work into something you sometimes almost can't even drive(not complaining, i like all the mods one way or the other,) or, at very least, can't use for its original intention. My vote is mark the hole really clean, cut the metal out really clean, and if you ever want to reverse the effects you already have a perfect fit patch panel. just don't bend it up or throw it away. If you sell the truck, the patch goes with it. Just don't use a butter knife to cut it out, that kind of hacking gets no support from anyone!

greenbd71 · 05-20-2011, 12:57 PM

I like the stock radio so this radio speaker box was built for mine. I can unplug it and take it out and back to original look. I have a numbers matching truck so this is the route I went.

Newtz67 · 05-20-2011, 01:08 PM

In my opinion it does affect the value, but that's just me... If you ever plan on selling it, that may be an issue for some people. I have never done it, but I can imagine what a pta it is to patch one back up. There are so many options now to use the factory dash, I see no reason to cut it. Just my .02, and it is your truck not mine.

BB72CHEVKT · 05-20-2011, 01:06 PM

I wish I would have not cut mine now. I would run a factory am/fm. The concencus ??will say cut away.

fastwillie 696969 · 05-20-2011, 01:28 PM

put some cutoff switches and oil slick switch LOL

**RenoKeene** · 05-20-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

put some cutoff switches and oil slick switch LOL

Where's your afterburner button...

fastwillie 696969 · 05-20-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Where's your afterburner button...

right here

71stub · 05-20-2011, 04:36 PM

Don't do it!

dsy1 · 05-20-2011, 05:07 PM

If you just want to update your radio get a unit that fits the original dash but has jacks for a flash drive or flash card. That way you get modern sound, convenience, and don't have to cut the dash. Supporting vendors on this site sell them, there are lots of options (some better than others).

68gmsee · 05-20-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tom perrard

was thinking about cutting out the slot to put in a cd player , but does it take away alot of value and or is it worth it , what say you

Since you asked, I'm on the don't cut group. However, it's a personal decision that only you can make. In my youth I cut up some nice vehicles that I wouldn't dream of cutting up now that I'm older.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-20-2011, 05:23 PM

Mine was cut when I got it.

I wish it wasnt, I think the old truck looking radio is cool

406 Q-ship · 05-20-2011, 05:32 PM

Mine isn't cut, and has the radio delete plate. It will never get cut, tuner in the glove box is how I have done 3 vehicles so far. My 1968 Malibu, 1970 Buick Skylark, and 1971 Monte Carlo all have or had a tuner in the glove box. In the glove box stops the theives cold, they look in nothing to steal. I had my 67 Chevelle broken into to steal a $50 Alpine, they jackwagon ripped up a unreplaceable original dash pad to try to get the tuner out (dash pad is not needed to remove to get tuner.......

). The lowlife may take out something way more expensive getting in than the cost of the tuner. Outta sight outta mind.

lil hoodlum · 05-20-2011, 06:55 PM

If it were me, I wouldn't cut it either. Like others have said there are other alternatives routes to take to get some tunes in your truck. But, it is your truck so do what you want with it.

Keith

BlackTopMotors · 05-20-2011, 07:03 PM

Mine are both hacked up. I wish they weren't but that's my preference.

05-20-2011, 09:06 AM	#1
tom perrard Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: deer park, texas Posts: 69	to cut or not to cut (radio) was thinking about cutting out the slot to put in a cd player , but does it take away alot of value and or is it worth it , what say you

05-20-2011, 09:17 AM	#2
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) first off its your truck so do what you want.....in my opinion I would cut it unless your truck is ALL stock or maybe it has an AC dash also depends on if the rest of the iside is modified....resale value is always tough one if its done nicely then I wouldn't think so?? that being said I built a console that goes from the bottom of the dash to the floor this also gives you a place to put a couple 5 1/4" speakers?? __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

05-20-2011, 10:32 AM	#3
clear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NM Posts: 46	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) Agree, if it is a numbers matching truck and all that then I would hesitate. If it is a custom truck with after market parts on it then does it really matter?

05-20-2011, 10:41 AM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) never seen a truck NOT sell because someone cut the radio hole. it's just metal. it can be fixed. enjoy your truck and don't worry so much about what others think.

05-21-2011, 03:29 AM	#6
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) If your on the fence about it, dont do it. lots of other options. __________________ 71 jimmy bone stock 350 sm465 33x12.5 rallies 79 caprice landau full load crate350 th350 lowered 20"wires 00 f150 reg cab sb 4x4 5.4L

05-21-2011, 03:38 AM	#7
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) P O butchered the radio hole & the ashtray just to put this piece of crap in it . I don't see anything wrong with cutting the dash to put in a nice radio if thats what you want . I think it looks good if done right . Attached Images __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

05-20-2011, 10:42 AM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) CUT IT!!!!!! I did cut mine and have zero regrets having a modern radio is 100% better option for me. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-20-2011, 10:51 AM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) slice away. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-20-2011, 11:00 AM	#11
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) Mine was already cut so no problem

05-20-2011, 12:18 PM	#12
dyrt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yardville, NJ Posts: 144	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) here's how i see it.....it's just metal and most people who want these trucks any more expect that there will be repair work anyway. Look at all the hacking and changing people do to make a vehicle built and designed for work into something you sometimes almost can't even drive(not complaining, i like all the mods one way or the other,) or, at very least, can't use for its original intention. My vote is mark the hole really clean, cut the metal out really clean, and if you ever want to reverse the effects you already have a perfect fit patch panel. just don't bend it up or throw it away. If you sell the truck, the patch goes with it. Just don't use a butter knife to cut it out, that kind of hacking gets no support from anyone!

05-20-2011, 12:57 PM	#13
greenbd71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach,CA Posts: 134	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) I like the stock radio so this radio speaker box was built for mine. I can unplug it and take it out and back to original look. I have a numbers matching truck so this is the route I went. Attached Images Last edited by greenbd71; 05-20-2011 at 12:59 PM.

05-20-2011, 01:08 PM	#14
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) In my opinion it does affect the value, but that's just me... If you ever plan on selling it, that may be an issue for some people. I have never done it, but I can imagine what a pta it is to patch one back up. There are so many options now to use the factory dash, I see no reason to cut it. Just my .02, and it is your truck not mine. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

05-20-2011, 01:06 PM	#15
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) I wish I would have not cut mine now. I would run a factory am/fm. The concencus ??will say cut away. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

05-20-2011, 01:28 PM	#16
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) put some cutoff switches and oil slick switch LOL Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

05-20-2011, 04:36 PM	#19
71stub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forman, ND Posts: 365	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) Don't do it! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Short Fleet - 468BB/TH400, Tilt, Tach, PS, PB 1967 Custom Short Fleet - 327/4spd



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05-20-2011, 05:07 PM	#20
dsy1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 128	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) If you just want to update your radio get a unit that fits the original dash but has jacks for a flash drive or flash card. That way you get modern sound, convenience, and don't have to cut the dash. Supporting vendors on this site sell them, there are lots of options (some better than others).

05-20-2011, 05:23 PM	#22
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) Mine was cut when I got it. I wish it wasnt, I think the old truck looking radio is cool __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-20-2011, 05:32 PM	#23
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) Mine isn't cut, and has the radio delete plate. It will never get cut, tuner in the glove box is how I have done 3 vehicles so far. My 1968 Malibu, 1970 Buick Skylark, and 1971 Monte Carlo all have or had a tuner in the glove box. In the glove box stops the theives cold, they look in nothing to steal. I had my 67 Chevelle broken into to steal a $50 Alpine, they jackwagon ripped up a unreplaceable original dash pad to try to get the tuner out (dash pad is not needed to remove to get tuner.......). The lowlife may take out something way more expensive getting in than the cost of the tuner. Outta sight outta mind. __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle." Last edited by 406 Q-ship; 05-20-2011 at 05:33 PM.

05-20-2011, 06:55 PM	#24
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,705	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) If it were me, I wouldn't cut it either. Like others have said there are other alternatives routes to take to get some tunes in your truck. But, it is your truck so do what you want with it. Keith

05-20-2011, 07:03 PM	#25
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: to cut or not to cut (radio) Mine are both hacked up. I wish they weren't but that's my preference.

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