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02-12-2019, 01:11 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Beaverton, Oregon
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1954 Chev 3100 Radio Block Off Plate
I just bought a 1954 Chev 3100 and it has the hole in the dash for a radio (missing radio and block off plate)
I'm hearing the block off plate is hard to find, so I have drawn up my own to 3D print. I haven't printed it yet - just something I've quickly drawn up for proof of concept. Anyone else drawn this up and 3D printed? I'm initially going to print in ABS material to check fit. No - I'm not doing this to go into production to sell 
Last edited by Darthintel; 02-12-2019 at 01:18 PM. Reason: added photo |
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02-13-2019, 09:00 AM
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Location: Spring, Texas
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Re: 1954 Chev 3100 Radio Block Off Plate
Share it with Thingyverse so others can enjoy your work.
I was working on one for the previous radio hole on my 50. Looking at adding charging ports to it.
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02-15-2019, 01:04 PM
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Location: Beaverton, Oregon
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Re: 1954 Chev 3100 Radio Block Off Plate
I'm printing it now to ensure fitment.
I'll think about sharing it. |
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02-15-2019, 05:47 PM
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Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Re: 1954 Chev 3100 Radio Block Off Plate
Do you plan on using the radio slot later? Curious as to why you would just fill it with a small piece of metal.
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02-16-2019, 02:28 PM
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Re: 1954 Chev 3100 Radio Block Off Plate
Right now I just wanted to block off the holes in the dash, and since the original radio block off plates are very hard to find, I made my own to look like the original. I will paint it the same color as the dash and paint the recessed chevy bow tie emblem black.
I can easily remove if I want to put a reproduction radio in. Honestly - I drew up - printed mainly because I enjoy drawing and printing. 3D print done and fits well. |
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02-16-2019, 04:49 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Doodah Kansas
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Re: 1954 Chev 3100 Radio Block Off Plate
looks cool!
I actually have something I couldnt identify I got in a barrel of parts and, seeing the size of your part, I think it may be a 54-55.1 radio block off plate. There was a 54 glovebox and wiper transmissions and a couple other 54 only parts so I bet thats it. thanks!
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02-16-2019, 05:00 PM
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Location: Toppenish, WA
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Re: 1954 Chev 3100 Radio Block Off Plate
I like that print your block off plate thing. It looks great and the origial holes are still there to boot.
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