CO Radio trim plate

[71rustpile]

Hi,
I've been looking for a nice single DIN radio trim plate for my 71 PU and 70 Blazer and couldn't find one so I had these made. It made sense to make more than two after all the programing was done so I had an extra 12 made. They are 6061 aluminum and are available in machined finish or polished and come with hardware. I have 12 available to ship immediately (Tuesday) and am willing to get more made quickly. Pricing will be $65 for machined finish and $80 for polished. Shipping should be around $5 but I still have to do some checking. Payment will be accepted by Paypal.
Thanks
Dan

[frednoah]

Put me in line here. Would like outside dimensions to make sure it will cover the "hack" on my dash.

[huero]

Would like to see picture of it installed. I would want one as well.

[71rustpile]

Originally Posted by huero

Would like to see picture of it installed. I would want one as well.

Here are a couple of installed pics.....

[badboy007]

I'll take a polished one.

[alexr421]

i will take a polished one as well..!

[71rustpile]

Originally Posted by frednoah

Put me in line here. Would like outside dimensions to make sure it will cover the "hack" on my dash.

Outside dimensions are 8 7/8"x2 1/2"

[DaSchlange]

I'll take a polished one. I do believe I sent you a PM earlier. Let me know if you still have any left. Thanks!

[alexr421]

got my trim plate today.. that was QUICK..! thank-you sir..!

[HillClimber]

Somebody tried to cut out the left knob area of the radio on the truck I just bought and have been looking for a solution for it. This may be it.
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[frednoah]

I think the size should cover my hole. If the "ears" that the knobs poked through are gone, can I mount it?

If so I'd like a machined one.

[71rustpile]

Originally Posted by frednoah

I think the size should cover my hole. If the "ears" that the knobs poked through are gone, can I mount it?

If so I'd like a machined one.

I'm not sure I understand your question but the fasteners for my trim plate are 8 3/8" between. Hope that helps.
Dan

[frednoah]

Originally Posted by 71rustpile

I'm not sure I understand your question but the fasteners for my trim plate are 8 3/8" between. Hope that helps.
Dan

Hope the picture I borrowed helps. The areas in the red boxes have been sliced and I think folded back. They may be gone altogether. I haven't pulled the radio yet.

If they are gone, I'm assuming your plate won't work for me.

[DaSchlange]

I was wondering about how it goes on... do you have to drill the holes and then screw it in from the back side?

[DaSchlange]

Ok dude, this is what this plate is made for. Go look at the pictures above where he shows his installed. This plate is for people that have had their dash cut for modern decks. Now, the question is, how badly bent is your dash hole? The only way we can tell you that it won't work is if we see a picture of it, and a fairly good one, lol.

[frednoah]

Originally Posted by DaSchlange

Ok dude, this is what this plate is made for. Go look at the pictures above where he shows his installed. This plate is for people that have had their dash cut for modern decks. Now, the question is, how badly bent is your dash hole? The only way we can tell you that it won't work is if we see a picture of it, and a fairly good one, lol.

God forbid I ask a question before shelling out the cash to buy something. Just because it is made to put a modern deck in doesn't necessarily mean it will work on a dash that has already been hogged out. He could very well have been working from a virgin dash and left enough metal for his setup to work.

Sorry dude....

[DaSchlange]

Well no it was an honest question, I wasn't dissing you. How bad is your dash? Is there any metal left that you can bend back so that the trim plate has a backbone to attach to or is it worse? I can't give you my opinion unless I see your dash first hand. Whenever 71rustpile logs on he can give you the dimensions such as the width between the two screw holes so that you can measure and see if you have enough slack...

[71rustpile]

Just to clarify, the trim plate will cover the entire flat section of the recess for the radio. The dimensions of the trim plate are 8 7/8" x 2 1/2", so if your dash is hacked beyond those dimension this probably wont work for you. The distance between the fastening points is 8 3/8". If you don't have any dash metal wider than that dimension you may have to weld metal back in to your dash for something to drill and fasten to.
Thanks
Dan

[DaSchlange]

Hey, Dan, I know I PMed you about a week ago about getting one, but my extra cash ran out since I had to replace the distributor and coil in my truck. Do you still have a polished one left?

[71rustpile]

Originally Posted by DaSchlange

Hey, Dan, I know I PMed you about a week ago about getting one, but my extra cash ran out since I had to replace the distributor and coil in my truck. Do you still have a polished one left?

I do have 1 polished one left, will have more ready the beginning of next week.

[71rustpile]

Thanks Fred! Will get that sent out today.
Dan

[Cole Trickle]

Has anyone installed a newer kenwood in this bezel yet?

I would love some pics.....

[DaSchlange]

Whenever I get mine in I will post the before and after pictures of the trim plate assembly. I wish everyone else would too. I'd like to see what it looks like on all colors. Anyone?

[71rustpile]

Originally Posted by DaSchlange

Whenever I get mine in I will post the before and after pictures of the trim plate assembly. I wish everyone else would too. I'd like to see what it looks like on all colors. Anyone?

I'll look forward to seeing that!!!!
Dan

[chevytruckluver]

I want 2 pm sent