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Dash is cut need advice
So the 80 year old man who was the original owner cut the dash to install a CD player because he thought it would sell better. What can I do? I don't have a welder or a friend who does so a patch panel is out of the question right now. I would just leave it how it is but its not a CD player it just has an iPod hook up which don't work. Does anyone offer a bezel or something so I can put a retro or original stereo in? Can y'all post some pictures of your setup?
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
If you have a rivet gun and sheetmetal it's a easy fix. I fixed mine that way and I have a welder.
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
That sounds cool can you post a picture
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most restoration companies, I.E. LMC or Classic parts of America, Brother's trucks all have patch panels to repair the dash openings for the radio area.....like this:
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=76 HTH, Ben |
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
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Is that a bracket you made or somebody is selling them? Do you put something on the front to cover up the rivets? |
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
I had to make my brace to fit this aftermarket radio. The PO installed a huge AC vent where the radio once was. If you contact randy (teeitup) he sells the radio patch for a clean look.
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
Riveted in.
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
Thanks man
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
When I was young and stupid, I cut my dash to put in a cd player. Now I want to go back to an original looking radio. So I have been searching through the forum for posts on the subject, looking for solutions. Ideally, what I was looking for was a face/mounting plate to fit over the original radio and cover up the hack job. Surprisingly, none of the threads I looked at indicated the existence of such a thing even though there were plenty of folks who were looking for just that. After much searching on the internet, I found something that looks like it may work on the LMC website. It is Part number 38-8585. It’s made by Retro Sound. It’s part of the install kit for the radio they make which is designed to fit our trucks. I ordered one so we’ll see how it works.
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
There is a Build Thread for Bruce88's awesome truck. He has a great fix for the cut dash if you have a donor dash.....Post #236 on Page 10
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...318544&page=10 |
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
Thanks Zoroman,
I took a look at Bruces Post. I'm aware of this option, and while it's probably the best solution, It's way more heartburn than what I want to get into. I'm hoping the face plate will do the trick. I wish somebody made one with studs on the back so it could be mounted to the dash. |
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
I installed one of these:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...um+radio+bezel HOWEVER, the guy that's selling them hasn't had any board activity since October, so don't get your hopes up too high, but you can send him a PM and see what happens.
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
You might PM or check with BigBlock68 on this forum - every time I go to his store (Chevy Metal) I see one in his main display case. Rick is a great guy and vendor on here.
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
That is - the billet bezel plate mentioned above ---
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
Put a bluetooth alpine in it and call it a day.
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
Or whatever brand you prefer. You can make a panel that goes between the radio sleeve and the dash. The sleeve will hold it in place when you bend the retainers up so you don't have to actually rivet it in place. Then support the rear. I don't regret cutting mine, or my Jimmy's I cut in '89 or the 70 Sierra Grande I sold.
(this pic's glare makes it look a little sloppy, but it looks excellent in the real world. LOL)
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
the bezels in the upper left of the page may be a solution without welding. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=89
I've seen a nice chrome one floating around but can't remember if it was ebay or what - I'll eventually remember and post it... Similar to the two above, but chrome and beefier. |
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I just finished installing this in a 56 Chevy Bel Air and a 64 SS Impala. Very nice radio. Put the single din in it and forget it. The cutting of the dash is BS I have never seen a truck are car for sell that didn't because the dash was cut. Its just BS. Put the really good tunes in and enjoy your ride.
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
I have same problem. I have owned many of these trucks but this is the first one with a cut dash. its no big deal to me I just need to find a radio that will fit this hole . don't really care what kind as long as it will fill the hole and doesn't cost too much
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Re: Dash is cut need advice
I agree with Andy on the
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