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BowTieMan · 10-30-2005, 11:13 PM

First off let me say I am cutting my dash no matter what.

But I want it to look nice so where can I get something like this to fill in the hole and fit my aftermarket cd player?

Longhorn Man · 10-30-2005, 11:31 PM

That almost looks like the wall mart adapter thing for a later stock GM dash converting to aftermarket.
A side note is that this makes it very easy to rip out your stereo in a matter of seconds.

chevy_fatman · 10-30-2005, 11:48 PM

After you cut your dash, your stereo will be stolen eventually and either your window or vent window will get broken in the process not matter what.

I got some extra vents if you want to save it for when that happens

BowTieMan · 10-30-2005, 11:53 PM

Well right now it is under the dash with two little brackets. So which do you think will get stolen first?

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2005, 12:03 AM

I'm not saying don't cut...I highly recomend cutting for tunes...but I wouldn't use the plastic spacer.

BowTieMan · 10-31-2005, 12:12 AM

Longhornman I didn't mean that to you. I appreciate your help. I will definatly put some metal supports in to hold it down.

It was the other smart ass comment that didn't make sence because my radio could be so obviously stolen now that in the dash would actually be alot safer.

djracer · 10-31-2005, 12:25 AM

the plastic trim ring should not make any differance in ease of theft! It is just a 1/4 wide piece of plasic that the cage slides through. The tabs on the metal cage sandwich the cage into the hole in the dash with the trim ring in between. Any decent stereo shop can get these if they don't stock them. I own a mobile car stereo shop and can get you one if you can't find one!

chevy_fatman · 10-31-2005, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowTieMan

It was the other smart ass comment.

So I'm the smart ass now, huh? who is leaving out info, posting somebody else pic in the 1st post? not me...

Maybe if I was so "smart" I wouldn't be asking how to be fill a boz-all'ed cut hole in my dash in the first place, dude lighten up ! see the smilies in my first reply, here they are if you miss'em in the first one

and

Guess I can't try to get a lil friendly around here no more

Sorry that you weeken sucked that much

MN70GMC · 10-31-2005, 12:45 AM

I didn't think twice about cutting my dash I don't think that the AM radio is going to be making any comebacks.

bouncytruck · 10-31-2005, 12:54 PM

The AM/8-track in my '72 has crome plastic door strip edging around the cut edges. It looks like fairly decent. I heard it may have been installed by the dealer, but that isn't positive. It was a very clean install either way.

kelsfine69 · 10-31-2005, 03:23 PM

I mouted mine in the glovebox, they cant steal what they cant see

72 longhorn BB · 11-01-2005, 10:14 AM

Hey there gang,
Just adding my 2 centc IMHO.

Hey maybe we all need one less cup of coffee on this thread.

The age old controversy to sacifice OEM asthetic looks of the dash for higher quality audio.

To cut or not to cut?

Actually there MAY be a third option.

I can not remember the thread or the poster, but there was an outfit that was doing conversions on old AM/FM radio chassis, and actually putting some quality audio components in them. The CD still had to be remoted (i think), but you could actually use the switch/volume and tuning knobs for the new rig.

IMHO, THAT is an elegant solution to cutting.

-Chuck

**pjmoreland** · 11-01-2005, 08:10 PM

I was just looking at the post by 72Longbed about the truck he just bought. The truck has a radio delete on the dash. I have never seen a radio delete in person and have no idea how they mount, but maybe it could be used as a backing plate for a modern stereo.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=178678

MrC1 · 11-01-2005, 08:47 PM

Hey, doesn't somebody (some company) make stereos that have adjustable knobs that slide side to side to fit our dashes without cutting them?

bad68bowtie · 11-01-2005, 09:56 PM

They're not exactly cheap, but some of the repro parts companies sell stereos that fit the stock holes and look like a stock radio but wire up to a cd changer somewhere else in the truck. I don't know what the quality of em is like but that might stop thieves. If the hole hadn't already been cut in my truck when I bought it I think thats the route I'd take.

matthufham · 11-01-2005, 10:33 PM

http://www.jayspot.com/pages/67gmc-int.html
board member makes a flipping radio delete to hide his aftermarket radio!

10-30-2005, 11:13 PM	#1
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Radio questions First off let me say I am cutting my dash no matter what. But I want it to look nice so where can I get something like this to fill in the hole and fit my aftermarket cd player? Attached Images __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

10-30-2005, 11:31 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Radio questions That almost looks like the wall mart adapter thing for a later stock GM dash converting to aftermarket. A side note is that this makes it very easy to rip out your stereo in a matter of seconds.

10-30-2005, 11:48 PM	#3
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: Radio questions After you cut your dash, your stereo will be stolen eventually and either your window or vent window will get broken in the process not matter what. I got some extra vents if you want to save it for when that happens __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

10-30-2005, 11:53 PM	#4
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Re: Radio questions Well right now it is under the dash with two little brackets. So which do you think will get stolen first? __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo Last edited by BowTieMan; 10-30-2005 at 11:55 PM.

10-31-2005, 12:03 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Radio questions I'm not saying don't cut...I highly recomend cutting for tunes...but I wouldn't use the plastic spacer.

10-31-2005, 12:12 AM	#6
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Re: Radio questions Longhornman I didn't mean that to you. I appreciate your help. I will definatly put some metal supports in to hold it down. It was the other smart ass comment that didn't make sence because my radio could be so obviously stolen now that in the dash would actually be alot safer. __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

10-31-2005, 12:25 AM	#7
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Radio questions the plastic trim ring should not make any differance in ease of theft! It is just a 1/4 wide piece of plasic that the cage slides through. The tabs on the metal cage sandwich the cage into the hole in the dash with the trim ring in between. Any decent stereo shop can get these if they don't stock them. I own a mobile car stereo shop and can get you one if you can't find one! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-31-2005, 12:45 AM	#9
MN70GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Moorhead,MN Posts: 12	Re: Radio questions I didn't think twice about cutting my dash I don't think that the AM radio is going to be making any comebacks.

10-31-2005, 12:54 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Radio questions The AM/8-track in my '72 has crome plastic door strip edging around the cut edges. It looks like fairly decent. I heard it may have been installed by the dealer, but that isn't positive. It was a very clean install either way. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-31-2005, 03:23 PM	#11
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Radio questions I mouted mine in the glovebox, they cant steal what they cant see __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

11-01-2005, 10:14 AM	#12
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	Re: Radio questions Hey there gang, Just adding my 2 centc IMHO. Hey maybe we all need one less cup of coffee on this thread. The age old controversy to sacifice OEM asthetic looks of the dash for higher quality audio. To cut or not to cut? Actually there MAY be a third option. I can not remember the thread or the poster, but there was an outfit that was doing conversions on old AM/FM radio chassis, and actually putting some quality audio components in them. The CD still had to be remoted (i think), but you could actually use the switch/volume and tuning knobs for the new rig. IMHO, THAT is an elegant solution to cutting. -Chuck __________________ Chuck 1972 C-20 Longhorn 402 BB .030" over (409?), curved HEI, RV cam, quadrajet, dual 3" exhaust, TH 400 ported w/shift kit 1999 K1500 Suburban (old style) 5.7L Vortec 4L60E "No matter where you go, ........ there you are"

11-01-2005, 08:10 PM	#13
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,795	Re: Radio questions I was just looking at the post by 72Longbed about the truck he just bought. The truck has a radio delete on the dash. I have never seen a radio delete in person and have no idea how they mount, but maybe it could be used as a backing plate for a modern stereo. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=178678

11-01-2005, 08:47 PM	#14
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: Radio questions Hey, doesn't somebody (some company) make stereos that have adjustable knobs that slide side to side to fit our dashes without cutting them? __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby!

11-01-2005, 09:56 PM	#15
bad68bowtie On the college boy budget... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Radio questions They're not exactly cheap, but some of the repro parts companies sell stereos that fit the stock holes and look like a stock radio but wire up to a cd changer somewhere else in the truck. I don't know what the quality of em is like but that might stop thieves. If the hole hadn't already been cut in my truck when I bought it I think thats the route I'd take. __________________ -'68 C10 short/step- 350/350

11-01-2005, 10:33 PM	#16
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Radio questions http://www.jayspot.com/pages/67gmc-int.html board member makes a flipping radio delete to hide his aftermarket radio!



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