To slice or not to slice?

[Suicide-D]

I know this topic has been around the block and back. I was wondering. Would you cut the dash on "just a driver" ? I know I'm not going to cut my A/C cab that is going on the 71. I plan on putting a cd changer in it. I want to put an Alpine in dash 3 disc changer I have in my 68 driver. I have been debating on building a console to put it in... or mounting it in the glove box ( it has a remote) but all that seems like a bunch of trouble for "just a driver". I'm on the fence with this one... and need a shove one way or the other.

[greasemonkey]

IMO, if it is "just a driver" definitely cut it. If you were restoring to exact specs, keep the original opening.

[neonlarry]

I wouldn't cut the dash in one of mine, unless the cab was bad enough that it wasn't worth fixing. Mine had the dash cut before I got it, and I really don't like it.

[XXL]

Rip her open!

[>X<]

cut it, slice it, rip it, torch it, tear it, slit it, whatever you want to call it, its a good way to let out stress

[imdarren]

For me to cut the dash on any of my trucks, it would have to meet all of the following criteria.
1) Be a rust bucket (not really worth fixing up, but not toatally rotted / rusted out)
2) Not be an AC cab
3) Be the daily driver
4) Be a low option truck / not a rare truck.

I'm not a fan of cutting the dashes. I know evryone says "there are hundreds of these trucks, they are not rare like Chevelles, Camaros, or Corvettes".
However, I wonder what would it be like if years ago when all those Chevelles, Corvettes were a dime a dozen, people said, "Hell! there are tons of these 67 Camaros! I'm going to cut the dash, chop the top etc..."
Some day soon these trucks will be a rare breed. Just look how popular they are, and how hard it is getting to find a short box Cheyenne Super etc. Hell, now evryone thinks their truck with a new Maico paint job is worth $6,000.
The day is getting near.
I shouldnt sound so preachy however. I would cut the dash if it met the criterea listed above. Sorry for the ramblin'.

Darren

[DanoDMano]

Happy Hacking!!!!!

I agree that unless you are restoring to factory specifications, you should go for it.

I love my truck for the body style and class that it has, but the modern creature comforts are something I also like.

But again it is just my .02

Have fun, remember to cut small and file to size!!!

[68_c10_on20s]

u cut mine i have a 7 inch flip out tv im gonna put in her but be careful for a din mount radio there will still be small amount of room on the sides i welded mine in and gonna sand it down to make it look original ill take some picts when i get done or you can just come check it out i did this after i painted it duhh,how smart was that,its ok cause i gota respray becouse of the runs anways live and learn huh...Steve

[JHickson6]

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[my new 72]

Cut that Biatch. I cut mine. You want me to do it so it gets done right?

[Suicide-D]

Well this truck isn't a rust bucket, but it is from Maryland, so I think there is more rust there than what is obvious. It is becoming my daily driver. It is a rare truck but not because it is highly optioned... just a rare power plant is all. And it is not an A/C cab. I think I'll slice and dice it, the response to my question has been overwhelmingly one sided. I will do my best to do a professional job. I won't have to work very hard to do a better job than the hack job done on my 71 by the PO. Thanks for the input.

[Suicide-D]

When would you be available Josh? I'll let ya. I can still preserve my morals that way... hehe

[my new 72]

If you wanna bring it over tomorrow or Sunday I can do it then. You can also see the finished product of the tank install. I just finished about an hour ago.

[Gene]

My truck
1. Has no rust.
2. Is an a/c cab.
3. Is not my daily driver.
4. Has good options, tilt, tach, a/c, posi. and cheyenne package.

and I am a cutter......

It is your truck, do what you like with it.

[Suicide-D]

I want to see that. I am suppose to go work on the camaro in the afternoon tomorrow. I think I'm booked for Sunday. I might come by in the morning, If you don't have anything better to do.

[68_c10_on20s]

wtg Josh you can come do my tank next,is the weld still holding?another friend of mine might have a gas door im gonna have to use since i have no marker lights,anyways glad to hear about the tank did you find somthing to cover the hole in the bed?

[Suicide-D]

You could come over Sunday... and Steve could see the tank also... what the hell bring the wife... I'll burn some steaks

[Longhorn Man]

Cut it up.
You can always weld in a repair panel if you decide to go stock. You'll be replacing cab corners with a welder, you can repair the dash with one too.

[my new 72]

The morning will be fine if you want to make the trip. Seems fair to me, you travel, I work, I travel you work. .Yeah Steve the weld is holding just fine. I don't expect to have any trouble with it. Darrel, let me know if your coming cause I have to go grocery shopping sometime tomorrow or Karen is gonna be pissed.

[Tynee]

Cut it. The more that get cut up, the more the extras that some of us have laying around worth.

[XXL]

This thread topic always cracks me up. I think we should draw some lines in the sand, do some protesting, write our congressional representatives, and so...






See you next time this thread comes around

Kenneth

[rangernsk]

I agree with tynee, gonna make my extras worth more if everyone keeps hackin away.

[jay6891]

When I bought my truck. I got home and pulled the radio delete, took a cutting wheel and installed my Alpine. Then went to the cowl and cut a hole in it. If done right, I see nothing wrong with it. Just don't use a chisle or ax.

[RED72blazer]

I had a perfect dash before I cut mine. I had it mounted below the dash with some brackets and the bolts that hold the heater controls in. but I didn't like it there so I cut that thing wide open.
I've never looked back. If I ever really wanted to fix it I would find a cab with tons of rust and weld in a new dash( maybe with ac?)

btw if you have a dremal tool use that, it will by far make the cleanest cuts. and you can clean the metal up with it. just don't use a sawzall

[Suicide-D]

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