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Suicide-D · 01-17-2003, 08:36 PM

I know this topic has been around the block and back. I was wondering. Would you cut the dash on "just a driver" ? I know I'm not going to cut my A/C cab that is going on the 71. I plan on putting a cd changer in it. I want to put an Alpine in dash 3 disc changer I have in my 68 driver. I have been debating on building a console to put it in... or mounting it in the glove box ( it has a remote) but all that seems like a bunch of trouble for "just a driver". I'm on the fence with this one... and need a shove one way or the other.

greasemonkey · 01-17-2003, 08:40 PM

IMO, if it is "just a driver" definitely cut it. If you were restoring to exact specs, keep the original opening.

neonlarry · 01-17-2003, 08:41 PM

I wouldn't cut the dash in one of mine, unless the cab was bad enough that it wasn't worth fixing. Mine had the dash cut before I got it, and I really don't like it.

XXL · 01-17-2003, 08:45 PM

Rip her open!

>X< · 01-17-2003, 08:48 PM

cut it, slice it, rip it, torch it, tear it, slit it, whatever you want to call it, its a good way to let out stress

imdarren · 01-17-2003, 08:51 PM

For me to cut the dash on any of my trucks, it would have to meet all of the following criteria.
1) Be a rust bucket (not really worth fixing up, but not toatally rotted / rusted out)
2) Not be an AC cab
3) Be the daily driver
4) Be a low option truck / not a rare truck.

I'm not a fan of cutting the dashes. I know evryone says "there are hundreds of these trucks, they are not rare like Chevelles, Camaros, or Corvettes".
However, I wonder what would it be like if years ago when all those Chevelles, Corvettes were a dime a dozen, people said, "Hell! there are tons of these 67 Camaros! I'm going to cut the dash, chop the top etc..."
Some day soon these trucks will be a rare breed. Just look how popular they are, and how hard it is getting to find a short box Cheyenne Super etc. Hell, now evryone thinks their truck with a new Maico paint job is worth $6,000.
The day is getting near.
I shouldnt sound so preachy however. I would cut the dash if it met the criterea listed above. Sorry for the ramblin'.

Darren

DanoDMano · 01-17-2003, 09:03 PM

Happy Hacking!!!!!

I agree that unless you are restoring to factory specifications, you should go for it.

I love my truck for the body style and class that it has, but the modern creature comforts are something I also like.

But again it is just my .02

Have fun, remember to cut small and file to size!!!

68_c10_on20s · 01-17-2003, 09:25 PM

u cut mine i have a 7 inch flip out tv im gonna put in her but be careful for a din mount radio there will still be small amount of room on the sides i welded mine in and gonna sand it down to make it look original ill take some picts when i get done or you can just come check it out i did this after i painted it duhh,how smart was that,its ok cause i gota respray becouse of the runs anways live and learn huh...Steve

JHickson6 · 01-17-2003, 10:03 PM

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my new 72 · 01-17-2003, 10:06 PM

Cut that Biatch. I cut mine. You want me to do it so it gets done right?

Suicide-D · 01-17-2003, 10:14 PM

Well this truck isn't a rust bucket, but it is from Maryland, so I think there is more rust there than what is obvious. It is becoming my daily driver. It is a rare truck but not because it is highly optioned... just a rare power plant is all. And it is not an A/C cab. I think I'll slice and dice it, the response to my question has been overwhelmingly one sided. I will do my best to do a professional job. I won't have to work very hard to do a better job than the hack job done on my 71 by the PO. Thanks for the input.

Suicide-D · 01-17-2003, 10:16 PM

When would you be available Josh? I'll let ya. I can still preserve my morals that way... hehe

my new 72 · 01-17-2003, 10:28 PM

If you wanna bring it over tomorrow or Sunday I can do it then. You can also see the finished product of the tank install. I just finished about an hour ago.

Gene · 01-17-2003, 10:31 PM

My truck
1. Has no rust.
2. Is an a/c cab.
3. Is not my daily driver.
4. Has good options, tilt, tach, a/c, posi. and cheyenne package.

and I am a cutter......

It is your truck, do what you like with it.

Suicide-D · 01-17-2003, 10:33 PM

I want to see that. I am suppose to go work on the camaro in the afternoon tomorrow. I think I'm booked for Sunday. I might come by in the morning, If you don't have anything better to do.

68_c10_on20s · 01-17-2003, 10:39 PM

wtg Josh you can come do my tank next,is the weld still holding?another friend of mine might have a gas door im gonna have to use since i have no marker lights,anyways glad to hear about the tank did you find somthing to cover the hole in the bed?

Suicide-D · 01-17-2003, 10:47 PM

You could come over Sunday... and Steve could see the tank also... what the hell bring the wife... I'll burn some steaks

Longhorn Man · 01-18-2003, 12:13 AM

Cut it up.
You can always weld in a repair panel if you decide to go stock. You'll be replacing cab corners with a welder, you can repair the dash with one too.

my new 72 · 01-18-2003, 12:41 AM

The morning will be fine if you want to make the trip. Seems fair to me, you travel, I work, I travel you work. .Yeah Steve the weld is holding just fine. I don't expect to have any trouble with it. Darrel, let me know if your coming cause I have to go grocery shopping sometime tomorrow or Karen is gonna be pissed.

Tynee · 01-18-2003, 10:01 AM

Cut it. The more that get cut up, the more the extras that some of us have laying around worth.

XXL · 01-18-2003, 11:18 AM

This thread topic always cracks me up. I think we should draw some lines in the sand, do some protesting, write our congressional representatives, and so...

See you next time this thread comes around

Kenneth

rangernsk · 01-18-2003, 11:58 AM

I agree with tynee, gonna make my extras worth more if everyone keeps hackin away.

jay6891 · 01-18-2003, 12:02 PM

When I bought my truck. I got home and pulled the radio delete, took a cutting wheel and installed my Alpine. Then went to the cowl and cut a hole in it. If done right, I see nothing wrong with it. Just don't use a chisle or ax.

RED72blazer · 01-18-2003, 03:42 PM

I had a perfect dash before I cut mine. I had it mounted below the dash with some brackets and the bolts that hold the heater controls in. but I didn't like it there so I cut that thing wide open.
I've never looked back. If I ever really wanted to fix it I would find a cab with tons of rust and weld in a new dash( maybe with ac?)

btw if you have a dremal tool use that, it will by far make the cleanest cuts. and you can clean the metal up with it. just don't use a sawzall

Suicide-D · 01-19-2003, 12:56 AM

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01-17-2003, 08:36 PM	#1
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	To slice or not to slice? I know this topic has been around the block and back. I was wondering. Would you cut the dash on "just a driver" ? I know I'm not going to cut my A/C cab that is going on the 71. I plan on putting a cd changer in it. I want to put an Alpine in dash 3 disc changer I have in my 68 driver. I have been debating on building a console to put it in... or mounting it in the glove box ( it has a remote) but all that seems like a bunch of trouble for "just a driver". I'm on the fence with this one... and need a shove one way or the other.

01-17-2003, 08:40 PM	#2
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	IMO, if it is "just a driver" definitely cut it. If you were restoring to exact specs, keep the original opening. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

01-17-2003, 08:41 PM	#3
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	I wouldn't cut the dash in one of mine, unless the cab was bad enough that it wasn't worth fixing. Mine had the dash cut before I got it, and I really don't like it. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

01-17-2003, 08:45 PM	#4
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01-17-2003, 08:48 PM	#5
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,481	cut it, slice it, rip it, torch it, tear it, slit it, whatever you want to call it, its a good way to let out stress __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

01-17-2003, 08:51 PM	#6
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	For me to cut the dash on any of my trucks, it would have to meet all of the following criteria. 1) Be a rust bucket (not really worth fixing up, but not toatally rotted / rusted out) 2) Not be an AC cab 3) Be the daily driver 4) Be a low option truck / not a rare truck. I'm not a fan of cutting the dashes. I know evryone says "there are hundreds of these trucks, they are not rare like Chevelles, Camaros, or Corvettes". However, I wonder what would it be like if years ago when all those Chevelles, Corvettes were a dime a dozen, people said, "Hell! there are tons of these 67 Camaros! I'm going to cut the dash, chop the top etc..." Some day soon these trucks will be a rare breed. Just look how popular they are, and how hard it is getting to find a short box Cheyenne Super etc. Hell, now evryone thinks their truck with a new Maico paint job is worth $6,000. The day is getting near. I shouldnt sound so preachy however. I would cut the dash if it met the criterea listed above. Sorry for the ramblin'. Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

01-17-2003, 09:03 PM	#7
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Happy Hacking!!!!! I agree that unless you are restoring to factory specifications, you should go for it. I love my truck for the body style and class that it has, but the modern creature comforts are something I also like. But again it is just my .02 Have fun, remember to cut small and file to size!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-17-2003, 09:25 PM	#8
68_c10_on20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Waxahachie TX Posts: 773	cutting u cut mine i have a 7 inch flip out tv im gonna put in her but be careful for a din mount radio there will still be small amount of room on the sides i welded mine in and gonna sand it down to make it look original ill take some picts when i get done or you can just come check it out i did this after i painted it duhh,how smart was that,its ok cause i gota respray becouse of the runs anways live and learn huh...Steve

01-17-2003, 10:03 PM	#9
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	\| \| V Attached Images __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

01-17-2003, 10:06 PM	#10
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Cut that Biatch. I cut mine. You want me to do it so it gets done right? __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

01-17-2003, 10:14 PM	#11
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	Well this truck isn't a rust bucket, but it is from Maryland, so I think there is more rust there than what is obvious. It is becoming my daily driver. It is a rare truck but not because it is highly optioned... just a rare power plant is all. And it is not an A/C cab. I think I'll slice and dice it, the response to my question has been overwhelmingly one sided. I will do my best to do a professional job. I won't have to work very hard to do a better job than the hack job done on my 71 by the PO. Thanks for the input.

01-17-2003, 10:16 PM	#12
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	When would you be available Josh? I'll let ya. I can still preserve my morals that way... hehe

01-17-2003, 10:28 PM	#13
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	If you wanna bring it over tomorrow or Sunday I can do it then. You can also see the finished product of the tank install. I just finished about an hour ago. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

01-17-2003, 10:31 PM	#14
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	My truck 1. Has no rust. 2. Is an a/c cab. 3. Is not my daily driver. 4. Has good options, tilt, tach, a/c, posi. and cheyenne package. and I am a cutter...... It is your truck, do what you like with it. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

01-17-2003, 10:33 PM	#15
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	cool. I want to see that. I am suppose to go work on the camaro in the afternoon tomorrow. I think I'm booked for Sunday. I might come by in the morning, If you don't have anything better to do.



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01-17-2003, 10:39 PM	#16
68_c10_on20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Waxahachie TX Posts: 773	done wtg Josh you can come do my tank next,is the weld still holding?another friend of mine might have a gas door im gonna have to use since i have no marker lights,anyways glad to hear about the tank did you find somthing to cover the hole in the bed?

01-17-2003, 10:47 PM	#17
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	or... You could come over Sunday... and Steve could see the tank also... what the hell bring the wife... I'll burn some steaks

01-18-2003, 12:13 AM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Cut it up. You can always weld in a repair panel if you decide to go stock. You'll be replacing cab corners with a welder, you can repair the dash with one too.

01-18-2003, 12:41 AM	#19
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	The morning will be fine if you want to make the trip. Seems fair to me, you travel, I work, I travel you work. .Yeah Steve the weld is holding just fine. I don't expect to have any trouble with it. Darrel, let me know if your coming cause I have to go grocery shopping sometime tomorrow or Karen is gonna be pissed. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

01-18-2003, 10:01 AM	#20
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Cut it. The more that get cut up, the more the extras that some of us have laying around worth. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

01-18-2003, 11:18 AM	#21
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	This thread topic always cracks me up. I think we should draw some lines in the sand, do some protesting, write our congressional representatives, and so... See you next time this thread comes around Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

01-18-2003, 11:58 AM	#22
rangernsk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warrensburg MO Posts: 143	I agree with tynee, gonna make my extras worth more if everyone keeps hackin away.

01-18-2003, 12:02 PM	#23
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	When I bought my truck. I got home and pulled the radio delete, took a cutting wheel and installed my Alpine. Then went to the cowl and cut a hole in it. If done right, I see nothing wrong with it. Just don't use a chisle or ax. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

01-18-2003, 03:42 PM	#24
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	I had a perfect dash before I cut mine. I had it mounted below the dash with some brackets and the bolts that hold the heater controls in. but I didn't like it there so I cut that thing wide open. I've never looked back. If I ever really wanted to fix it I would find a cab with tons of rust and weld in a new dash( maybe with ac?) btw if you have a dremal tool use that, it will by far make the cleanest cuts. and you can clean the metal up with it. just don't use a sawzall __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

01-19-2003, 12:56 AM	#25
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	I decided.... before... after...

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