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ItWillBeSlow · 10-28-2013, 06:10 AM

Does anyone make these things aftermarket/reproduction?

Thanks!

roger pickens · 10-28-2013, 06:35 AM

what is a radio delete clip?

ItWillBeSlow · 10-28-2013, 06:39 AM

Clips that hold on the radio delete plate for non-radio trucks.

roger pickens · 10-28-2013, 06:46 AM

ok havent seen those before but i would fill the hole with a radio but thats me

ItWillBeSlow · 10-28-2013, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by roger pickens

ok havent seen those before but i would fill the hole with a radio but thats me

I'd be glad to do that, will you spot me a few hundo?

Actually, mine does currently have a radio in it, but its non working, ugly, and I have plenty of other things to do to the truck before it gets fixed up. I just want to put the plate on now to get some wiring and junk out from behind the dash.

Sillyoldman · 10-28-2013, 05:57 PM

I'd bet a couple of modified Butterfly molding clips and a homemade cross brace would fix that up pretty easily.

roger pickens · 10-28-2013, 07:09 AM

understand! but any money i had is in my 70c10. its a daily driver and the first thing i had to have some jams. good luck with your project

**LockDoc** · 10-28-2013, 10:28 AM

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To the best of my knowledge they are not reproduced.

LockDoc

ItWillBeSlow · 10-28-2013, 11:24 AM

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Heres another dumb question, what do these clips attach to? It looks like there would have to be a bar of some sort right in the radio hole. I do not beleive mine has that (radio in currently)

allons · 10-28-2013, 11:28 AM

The clips rotate with the radius that slides up under the metal edge that has been rolled over on the cover. On the clip is 2 spring clips that are formed at 90 degrees to the slide pieces and those clips are supposed to pop into the 2 round holes in the dash.

If you find a source for the clips, let me know because I've only got 1 clip also.

ItWillBeSlow · 10-28-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by allons

The clips rotate with the radius that slides up under the metal edge that has been rolled over on the cover. On the clip is 2 spring clips that are formed at 90 degrees to the slide pieces and those clips are supposed to pop into the 2 round holes in the dash.

If you find a source for the clips, let me know because I've only got 1 clip also.

2 round holes in the dash... is this something mine will have once I remove the radio thats in it? Im starting to think not, and I wouldnt be able to even put my plate on even with the radio removed. I had originally thought the clips would fix the plate to the dash on the outside edge. Do you guys know if I am missing something paintfully obvious right now? I wont be back to the truck for a couple weeks so I can't run out and check it right now.

**LockDoc** · 10-28-2013, 11:58 AM

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If your radio hole has been cut out for a later style radio the delete plate will not work. The original radios have a rectangular hole for the faceplate and a round hole for the knobs to stick through on each side.

LockDoc

allons · 10-28-2013, 01:08 PM

That is correct. The original (radio delete) dash had a small rectangular hole with 2 round holes on each side. The radio delete plate covered the entire area and the clips popped into the 2 round holes.

Some dashes have been altered over the years by hacking and wacking to install different radios.

68gmsee · 10-28-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ItWillBeSlow

2 round holes in the dash... is this something mine will have once I remove the radio thats in it?........

Here's a pic I took of my cup holder when I had the radio off. It shows the stock radio openings.

ItWillBeSlow · 10-28-2013, 08:19 PM

Thanks a lot for the responses guys, lots of help.

I think I may still be good. 68gmsee, that pic is exactly what I needed to see to get my dumb slow brain to understand how they clipped in. Thanks!

74baggedbug · 10-29-2013, 10:27 AM

How about using a thin magnet to hold it in place???

ItWillBeSlow · 11-22-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

How about using a thin magnet to hold it in place???

Anyone tried this or any other quick/easy remedies to get the plate in place without clips?

Sammy · 11-23-2013, 11:13 AM

High strength Velcro strips @ your hardware store would work without breaking the bank.

midniteblues · 11-23-2013, 11:16 AM

i've used magnets before i had the clips.
radio shack has a good selection of magnets

10-28-2013, 06:10 AM	#1
ItWillBeSlow Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: You're the only 10 I see Posts: 367	Radio Delete Clips Does anyone make these things aftermarket/reproduction? Thanks! Last edited by ItWillBeSlow; 10-28-2013 at 06:39 AM.

10-28-2013, 06:35 AM	#2
roger pickens Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: burlington nc Posts: 29	Re: WTB Radio Delete Clips what is a radio delete clip?

10-28-2013, 06:39 AM	#3
ItWillBeSlow Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: You're the only 10 I see Posts: 367	Re: WTB Radio Delete Clips Clips that hold on the radio delete plate for non-radio trucks.

10-28-2013, 06:46 AM	#4
roger pickens Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: burlington nc Posts: 29	Re: Radio Delete Clips ok havent seen those before but i would fill the hole with a radio but thats me

10-28-2013, 05:57 PM	#6
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Radio Delete Clips I'd bet a couple of modified Butterfly molding clips and a homemade cross brace would fix that up pretty easily. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.* Last edited by Sillyoldman; 10-28-2013 at 07:51 PM.

10-28-2013, 07:09 AM	#7
roger pickens Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: burlington nc Posts: 29	Re: Radio Delete Clips understand! but any money i had is in my 70c10. its a daily driver and the first thing i had to have some jams. good luck with your project

10-28-2013, 10:28 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,646	Re: Radio Delete Clips - To the best of my knowledge they are not reproduced. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-28-2013, 11:24 AM	#9
ItWillBeSlow Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: You're the only 10 I see Posts: 367	Re: Radio Delete Clips Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Heres another dumb question, what do these clips attach to? It looks like there would have to be a bar of some sort right in the radio hole. I do not beleive mine has that (radio in currently) Last edited by leddzepp; 10-28-2013 at 01:06 PM.

10-28-2013, 11:28 AM	#10
allons Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Liberty, Ohio Posts: 288	Re: Radio Delete Clips The clips rotate with the radius that slides up under the metal edge that has been rolled over on the cover. On the clip is 2 spring clips that are formed at 90 degrees to the slide pieces and those clips are supposed to pop into the 2 round holes in the dash. If you find a source for the clips, let me know because I've only got 1 clip also.

10-28-2013, 11:58 AM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,646	Re: Radio Delete Clips - If your radio hole has been cut out for a later style radio the delete plate will not work. The original radios have a rectangular hole for the faceplate and a round hole for the knobs to stick through on each side. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-28-2013, 01:08 PM	#13
allons Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Liberty, Ohio Posts: 288	Re: Radio Delete Clips That is correct. The original (radio delete) dash had a small rectangular hole with 2 round holes on each side. The radio delete plate covered the entire area and the clips popped into the 2 round holes. Some dashes have been altered over the years by hacking and wacking to install different radios.

10-28-2013, 08:19 PM	#15
ItWillBeSlow Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: You're the only 10 I see Posts: 367	Re: Radio Delete Clips Thanks a lot for the responses guys, lots of help. I think I may still be good. 68gmsee, that pic is exactly what I needed to see to get my dumb slow brain to understand how they clipped in. Thanks!

10-29-2013, 10:27 AM	#16
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: Radio Delete Clips How about using a thin magnet to hold it in place???

11-23-2013, 11:13 AM	#18
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Radio Delete Clips High strength Velcro strips @ your hardware store would work without breaking the bank. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

11-23-2013, 11:16 AM	#19
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Radio Delete Clips i've used magnets before i had the clips. radio shack has a good selection of magnets __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.



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