chopping the dash to install modern cd player

[darkone]

does anyone have a guide for this? it could be the large style reciever for gps etc, or the standard cd player size. i guess i really just need to know if i need to install some kind of case behind the firewall to house the deck. any help appreciate. thanks!

[67chevy1series]

Dont do it!

[sjarrett71]

I think most of the people here would recommend not cutting the dash. There is an underdash mount available from Crutchfield I believe.

[darkone]

i think im going to do it regardless, i dont wanna mount under the dash, and the glovy doesnt seem too practical for the driver

[1970 Bowtie]

I agree with Rick and Scott,dont cut the dash.You are better off hiding a high dollar head unit out of sight,these trucks are way too easy to break into.As suggested look at the Crutchfield site they have alot to choose from.I would put a cheapo head unit(older knob style)that fits in the stock location and hide your high dollar electronics.But thats my .02.

[LockDoc]

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I'm from the other team. It's your truck, if you want to cut it , cut it... I cut the dash in the White '67 for a newer style radio and never looked back. On the other hand my mostly stock Green '67 I won't cut, but the original radio works in it.... If the next guy that owns your truck doesn't like the cut dash he can fix it...

Just my 2¢ worth

LockDoc

[sstone69]

I just ordered a AM / FM radio with inputs for an iPod from Classic. Once I install it I will post some pictures. They claim that you don't have to cut your dash. I have a ton of CD's that I have converted to the iPod so I can just pull the iPod out when I leave the truck. I don't want any of my old Lynyrd Skynyrd CD's to get stolen.

[stich626]

THE RADIO YOU WANT UNLESS IT'S A FLIP UP SCREEN WILL TAKE THE RADIO AND ASH TRAY..
I'd build a center console first..
I'm not one of those, don't cut it people either..
but those gps units are huge
what one you looking at so I have a better idea..

[CG]

I think you need to get the aftermarket stuff you want and go from there. That way you will have the exact sizes you need and you can make cardboard templates and tape them to the dash to better see what you are up against.

I always find it amusing when someone asks a question about doing something like cutting dashes or chopping tops and people need to shout out dont do it, even though the OP didnt ask for an opinion, which would be different.

I can see if someone says Im going to do this or that and its a safety hazard of some sort. Toss out the dont do its, and explain why it would be a hazard.

[1970 Bowtie]

Originally Posted by CG

I think you need to get the aftermarket stuff you want and go from there. That way you will have the exact sizes you need and you can make cardboard templates and tape them to the dash to better see what you are up against.

I always find it amusing when someone asks a question about doing something like cutting dashes or chopping tops and people need to shout out dont do it, even though the OP didnt ask for an opinion, which would be different.

I can see if someone says Im going to do this or that and its a safety hazard of some sort. Toss out the dont do its, and explain why it would be a hazard.

I did,Theft.But i guess that depends on where you live.

[CG]

Originally Posted by 1970 Bowtie

I did,Theft.But i guess that depends on where you live.

Right on, that was a good answer. Sorry, I just got caught on the dont do it.

[1970 Bowtie]

Originally Posted by CG

Right on, that was a good answer. Sorry, I just got caught on the dont do it.

Its all good CG,I stated that way because he does not give a location where he is.I know where I am at they will break in to steal a $.25 laying on the seat.Sad but true.

[Hubscrub]

Originally Posted by 1970 Bowtie

I did,Theft.But i guess that depends on where you live.

yea the po of my wife's 67 got his cd player stolen and the hot wire grounded out on the dash and melted some of the wireing it set for 3 years...... and he sold it to me to fix her at a good deal

[Pop's C-10]

Fine tha unit you like..get tha specs..make a template & hold it up to tha dash. I;m sure you'll have to plate over tha factory dish in tha dash..plate over tha ashtray. I's you want a DD unit...cut it...it's only metal & it yours..good luck..

[Fldawg]

DON'T CUT THE DASH........Get a radio that has inputs and get a disc changer and mount under the seat or behind the seat,but........DON'T CUT THE DASH

[sjarrett71]

Like LockDoc said, it's your truck, cut it if you want to. I was just speaking from reading the posts every time someone asks the same question.

[mstrav1973]

I say make it how you want. If you search this site, there is a guy who did some metal cutting / welding / blending to make a double din deck fit in the stock dash location. I cant remember if he removed the ash tray or not to make room, but who uses the ash tray on a tricked out truck anyways? It looked sick!!! My dash was already cut, so I installed a new Alpine with pandora and bluetooth. I hid the IPOD tail and routed it into the glove box so I could keep my ipod out of the way / hidden and not on the floor or seat.

Matt

[Fldawg]

I ran my ipod cable thru my ash tray and hung the ipod on the front of the ashtray when i take it off the cable goes in my ashtray and i close it no ugly cable to hang out

[Fastfun]

I cut my dash and didn't give it a second thought. I want a GPS in my truck, but my truck is not going to be stock either. I do like a stereo mounted in a console.

[darkone]

for those opposed, can you give me some links to some modern "old stye" radios? or what people would ever search for to find these?

[Hubscrub]

Originally Posted by darkone

for those opposed, can you give me some links to some modern "old stye" radios? or what people would ever search for to find these?

http://www.customautosound.com

http://www.retrosoundusa.com

http://soundmove.com

i say do what ya like, but i don't need cd's anymore with the technology of mp3 etc.. i think i'm gonna look into the secretaudio some more. i want the cleanest dash/ interior i can get

[1970 Bowtie]

I would see what the board vendors have to offer,may get a better deal.

[todd99]

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?page=102

[sstone69]

Here is the one I ordered:


http://www.classicparts.com/1967-72-...ctinfo/69-760/

[19seventeeCustom]

I put an original AM in my stock uncut dash. I rerouted all wires under my seat almost directly in the center. My head unit fits perfectly between the bottom of the seat and the floorboard, and is held in place with Velcro on the underside. The faceplate is mounted flush with the edge of the seat and it is "almost" completely hidden to the untrained eye. You should see my friends trying to turn the radio station on the original unit.

I decided to go this route for a couple reasons.

1. I've had components stolen in the past and the more the crook can see, the more the crook can take.

2. I like the look of these trucks with uncut dashes and "original looking" interiors. I don't think the cut dashes look horrible, I just prefer not.

Just my .02, at the end of the day it is your truck....do with as please!!