Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jorgensensc · 05-06-2008, 07:04 PM

I'm thinking of putting an aftermarket radio in the heater/A.C. control spot. Possibly using a radio delete plate behind it so no holes show through the edge. Then i was going to use the Vintage A.c. controls that are the 3 round knobs and put them in the original radio spot using a radio delete plate behind them. Would it look goofy having the a.c. controls above the radio in the middle of the dash? I can do it either way, but I was trying to think outside the box so to speak. Opinions wanted.
Shawn

jsbgump · 05-06-2008, 07:05 PM

I think it could be a neat twist to the look of your truck

**Palf70Step** · 05-06-2008, 07:15 PM

I am working on the same issue and pla to do the same thing. Use a radio delete to hold the A/C controller. I am welding in the edges of the original heat/AC hole so it will be DIN size. I liked the look and I also like the eletcronic vice cable controls for the heat/AC that the Vintage Air or Old Ait systems offer.

berencam · 05-06-2008, 07:23 PM

thats what i did with my 69, no pics of it tho. i didnt have to cut the dash at all.

BigSky71 · 05-06-2008, 07:35 PM

I thought about moving the stereo down there but decided it was too low on the dash to be convenient. I tend to mess with the stereo way more than the climate control and wanted it closer. Here is what I recently did with mine.

msgross · 05-06-2008, 07:41 PM

I think it would be cool, and save our dash. Most radios come with a remote (which I use in my car) so that I can keep my eyes on the road and search channels, volume etc...

I plan on hiding a new CD player in my glovebox, I have an NOS AM radio for my dash and keep original Heater controls...

Some radios have an external remote sensor which I plan to run. Then the cab will look stock until you drop the glovebox...

Riveted1 · 05-06-2008, 09:09 PM

Both of these guys did theirs that way. Looks pretty good. Like BigSky said, it probably depends on how much u fiddle with that radio.... I apologize for stealing other people's pics~

72BlckButy · 05-06-2008, 09:31 PM

I think it would make for a great look... you have my vote!

BACKYARD88 · 05-06-2008, 10:01 PM

I say give it a shot!

jorgensensc · 05-07-2008, 06:51 AM

Good pics so far. More opinions please!
Shawn

71chevytruckguy · 05-07-2008, 10:26 AM

thatd look good. better than cuttin up the dash. if ya like to mess with your radio a bunch, get on of them fancy one's that has the remote control with it. chris.

Orange · 05-07-2008, 04:44 PM

I like it. I let a local radio installer cut me some pieces of ABS to trim out the sides of my radio so that it didn't have any gaps. Looks really nice. Fits good.

I do also have a remote, and I use it, just so I don't have to fiddle with the radio. Most radio's come with a remote now anyhow.

(Mine is the Orange one of course). I can send you the drawing on the plate I used for my A/C controller mount. I sent it to Palf already.

DLB

Michael12 · 05-07-2008, 10:46 PM

I know you want opinions to help you make up your mind. But its your truck and you know what will work better for you. Are you going to actually use the remote? Do you want it easy to reach? Are you going to be installing and more speakers or anything after the deck is installed in the dash? Just a few things to consider. Plus if you want to test your talent with a new upgrade and want to be different then do it. No matter what it is YOUR TRUCK! This is half the fun making the big decisions that will mold what your truck is going to be when completed.

But here is what you want to hear. My opinion is... I like them both, both offer great benifits. But if i had to lean one way i would go were the stock radio was.

Either way you go... would you take a lot of pics to show how you did it and the progress you are at?

good luck,
-Michael

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05-06-2008, 07:04 PM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. I'm thinking of putting an aftermarket radio in the heater/A.C. control spot. Possibly using a radio delete plate behind it so no holes show through the edge. Then i was going to use the Vintage A.c. controls that are the 3 round knobs and put them in the original radio spot using a radio delete plate behind them. Would it look goofy having the a.c. controls above the radio in the middle of the dash? I can do it either way, but I was trying to think outside the box so to speak. Opinions wanted. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-06-2008, 07:05 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. I think it could be a neat twist to the look of your truck __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

05-06-2008, 07:15 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. I am working on the same issue and pla to do the same thing. Use a radio delete to hold the A/C controller. I am welding in the edges of the original heat/AC hole so it will be DIN size. I liked the look and I also like the eletcronic vice cable controls for the heat/AC that the Vintage Air or Old Ait systems offer. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-06-2008, 07:23 PM	#4
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. thats what i did with my 69, no pics of it tho. i didnt have to cut the dash at all. __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

05-06-2008, 07:35 PM	#5
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. I thought about moving the stereo down there but decided it was too low on the dash to be convenient. I tend to mess with the stereo way more than the climate control and wanted it closer. Here is what I recently did with mine. Attached Images __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

05-06-2008, 07:41 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. I think it would be cool, and save our dash. Most radios come with a remote (which I use in my car) so that I can keep my eyes on the road and search channels, volume etc... I plan on hiding a new CD player in my glovebox, I have an NOS AM radio for my dash and keep original Heater controls... Some radios have an external remote sensor which I plan to run. Then the cab will look stock until you drop the glovebox... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-06-2008, 09:09 PM	#7
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. Both of these guys did theirs that way. Looks pretty good. Like BigSky said, it probably depends on how much u fiddle with that radio.... I apologize for stealing other people's pics~ Attached Images __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

05-06-2008, 09:31 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. I think it would make for a great look... you have my vote! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-06-2008, 10:01 PM	#9
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. I say give it a shot! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

05-07-2008, 06:51 AM	#10
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. Good pics so far. More opinions please! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-07-2008, 10:26 AM	#11
71chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 599	Re: Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. thatd look good. better than cuttin up the dash. if ya like to mess with your radio a bunch, get on of them fancy one's that has the remote control with it. chris. __________________ its a work in progess. 71 c-10 lwb, in the middle of frame off restoration. 69 c-10 swb, drag truck, 406 sbc, balanced, comp 292 cam, ported, polished, gasket matched, and bowl blended pro comp 210cc heads, 2.02/1.60 ferrea valves,1.6 roller rockers, re curved hei with msd 6al box, 2-step rev limter, accel 300+ wires, ported victor jr intake, holley 750 double pumper carb, dynomax 1 5/8 headers, 4 spd munci m-20 with super case and iron midplate, mr. gasket vertigate shifter, 5.38 pro gears with full spool, 33 spline moser axles and c-clip elimators, line-loc, 5 gal fuel cell, holley blue pump. 7.807 @ 88.37mph 1.60 60FT 80 g-20 van, tow rig, cammed 305, th350, 10 bolt 88 jeep wrangler, dd, 258, ax-15 swap, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50's, lockers, 3.55's

05-07-2008, 04:44 PM	#12
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. I like it. I let a local radio installer cut me some pieces of ABS to trim out the sides of my radio so that it didn't have any gaps. Looks really nice. Fits good. I do also have a remote, and I use it, just so I don't have to fiddle with the radio. Most radio's come with a remote now anyhow. (Mine is the Orange one of course). I can send you the drawing on the plate I used for my A/C controller mount. I sent it to Palf already. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

05-07-2008, 10:46 PM	#13
Michael12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 57	Re: Goofy Question. Opinions wanted. I know you want opinions to help you make up your mind. But its your truck and you know what will work better for you. Are you going to actually use the remote? Do you want it easy to reach? Are you going to be installing and more speakers or anything after the deck is installed in the dash? Just a few things to consider. Plus if you want to test your talent with a new upgrade and want to be different then do it. No matter what it is YOUR TRUCK! This is half the fun making the big decisions that will mold what your truck is going to be when completed. But here is what you want to hear. My opinion is... I like them both, both offer great benifits. But if i had to lean one way i would go were the stock radio was. Either way you go... would you take a lot of pics to show how you did it and the progress you are at? good luck, -Michael

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