Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? - Page 7 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RaceAGMC · 06-17-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingfodgy

I may be a complete f-tard, but have you considered machining a 1-piece joint that includes both ignition switch and lighter bezels (or delete if wanted)? I think that would be butt-hole tight and potentially solve the clearance issues on the 68-72 models.

My thoughts exactly...you just beat me to it.

VA72C10 · 06-17-2008, 06:08 PM

i'm still very interested in a triple gauge pod to go in the radio position (i'll be putting the radio in the glovebox)

VA72C10 · 06-17-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mahanian

I thought about that, but since the ignition bezel and lighter bezel screw on, I have to put some thought into it.

I agree, I'm not getting much interest from the 67-72 crowd so I'm going to see what else it might fit

Interested in the one piece w/ the bezels to screw into also...and also think that you will find the market will open up once some of these are installed and show up in rides on the boards...

Dingfodgy · 06-17-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mahanian

I thought about that, but since the ignition bezel and lighter bezel screw on, I have to put some thought into it.

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Originally Posted by mahanian

I agree, I'm not getting much interest from the 67-72 crowd so I'm going to see what else it might fit

A billet ignition bezel would be crazy! But given the amount of machining needed.....crazy expensive sounds more like it.

Oh- I'm sure there's plenty of interest in your kick-a$$ stuff, myself included. I suspect that there are alot of folks on here like me who've had a big chunk of their disposable income chewed up by the rising costs of everything. I swear I'll get a paypal out to you in the next couple weeks for at least a radio bezel and hopefully a heater bezel too (if the allowance will cover it).

Thanks for your great products and patience.

jayharrell · 06-17-2008, 07:27 PM

I say concentrate on the origonal idea, then work it outward if it takes off. And it looks like it is.

A full key, lighter, heater bezal would be cool, and for what i've seen on the billet hood hinge price, it might be crazy expensive. BUt will cool.

finch · 06-17-2008, 08:37 PM

is it weird that I want one but my dash is original and uncut? lol... definitely subscribing to this thread to see what you find out with the heater control/ign/lighter bezels for '68+

mahanian · 06-20-2008, 01:42 PM

Just an update for those who ordered, the parts are being machined and I should have them mid next week. I should be able to finish them up and ship them out by the end of the weekend.

For those who are still interested, I purchased 50 radio plates and only 10 of them are spoken for, so let me know if you are interested.

jkaylor68gmc · 06-20-2008, 02:11 PM

Are these available yet.

mahanian · 06-20-2008, 04:09 PM

They are being machined, I should have them next week.

*FormerMember* · 06-20-2008, 05:12 PM

Excellent, thanks.

I would be interested in a "combo" plate for the bottom HVAC hole.

72HULK · 06-21-2008, 01:02 AM

Count me in for a polished radio bezel. Is that $82.00 with shipping? What other methods of payment will you accept besides paypal?

mahanian · 06-21-2008, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by grendel

Excellent, thanks.

I would be interested in a "combo" plate for the bottom HVAC hole.

In the works!

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Originally Posted by 72HULK

Count me in for a polished radio bezel. Is that $82.00 with shipping? What other methods of payment will you accept besides paypal?

PM'd you!

1972 C-10 · 06-23-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 72HULK

What other methods of payment will you accept besides paypal?

I want one also, just the radio piece, and was wondering the same thing.
Thanks. Awsome job!

mahanian · 06-23-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972 C-10

I want one also, just the radio piece, and was wondering the same thing.
Thanks. Awsome job!

PM'd you!

1972 C-10 · 06-23-2008, 11:16 PM

so to install is just drill four holes for the hidden fastners?

mahanian · 06-24-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972 C-10

so to install is just drill four holes for the hidden fastners?

Yep, it's that simple

1972 C-10 · 06-24-2008, 10:22 PM

Can you give me the dimensions of the piece? Outside dimensions and the inside dimensions. The PO really hacked the opening for the radio and wondering if it will cover the entire opening. Thanks again.

mahanian · 06-24-2008, 10:53 PM

It completely covers the inner indented section (the section that has been cut), but you will need sheetmetal for bolts that are 3/8" inward from the sides. Take a look at my quick sketch, the yellow dots represent the bolts on the back side. In order to drill, you need at least 3/8" from the inner indented edge (green line), 1/2" would be better. Does that make sense?

If the PO cut this far out then he was a moron because that is way too big for a stereo! But...I'm starting to think that most PO's were morons!

72BLUZ · 06-25-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mahanian

Let me know what you think...it will attach with 4 fasteners from the back so there are no visible fasteners

i still want one

1972 C-10 · 06-25-2008, 09:22 AM

That helps but my concern was the height. I think PO made the verticle cut too big and i want to make sure it will cover it.
Thanks.

mahanian · 06-25-2008, 10:35 AM

Sorry about that, the vertical height of the plate is 2.5"

70c10 · 06-25-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mahanian

Here is the heater control bezel in my 67...

Very nice!
2 questions- Can you make a plate that would go from edge to edge in this entire area with the key hole and cig hole cut out? Can you add the ball milled lines?. I'm thinking just a thin flat plate that I could sandwich the key/cig bezels to.

mahanian · 06-25-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 70c10

Very nice!
2 questions- Can you make a plate that would go from edge to edge in this entire area with the key hole and cig hole cut out? Can you add the ball milled lines?. I'm thinking just a thin flat plate that I could sandwich the key/cig bezels to.

I'm working on a bezel for this area, but it will need to be more than a flat plate because the cigarette lighter location is recessed back into the dash. I also have to figure out how to attach the ignition bezel.

70c10 · 06-25-2008, 01:44 PM

ok, maybe you could mock it up so it fits right to the diameter of the bezels so they would not need removing. if it's thin, double sided tape would hold it.

RaceAGMC · 06-27-2008, 09:20 PM

Just a question, does the radio plate come with a templace so it'll be centered in the indention so we'll know where to drill.

06-17-2008, 06:08 PM	#152
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? i'm still very interested in a triple gauge pod to go in the radio position (i'll be putting the radio in the glovebox)

06-17-2008, 07:27 PM	#155
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I say concentrate on the origonal idea, then work it outward if it takes off. And it looks like it is. A full key, lighter, heater bezal would be cool, and for what i've seen on the billet hood hinge price, it might be crazy expensive. BUt will cool. __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets" Last edited by jayharrell; 06-17-2008 at 07:29 PM.

06-17-2008, 08:37 PM	#156
finch Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 365	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? is it weird that I want one but my dash is original and uncut? lol... definitely subscribing to this thread to see what you find out with the heater control/ign/lighter bezels for '68+ __________________ Andy... '70 C/10 Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298553 '71 K/20 Frame-off resto, SOLD!!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=2399&cat=12 '05 Silverado Z-71, CC SB, Daily Driver

06-20-2008, 01:42 PM	#157
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Just an update for those who ordered, the parts are being machined and I should have them mid next week. I should be able to finish them up and ship them out by the end of the weekend. For those who are still interested, I purchased 50 radio plates and only 10 of them are spoken for, so let me know if you are interested. Last edited by mahanian; 06-20-2008 at 01:43 PM.

06-20-2008, 02:11 PM	#158
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Are these available yet. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

06-20-2008, 04:09 PM	#159
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? They are being machined, I should have them next week. __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

06-20-2008, 05:12 PM	#160
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Excellent, thanks. I would be interested in a "combo" plate for the bottom HVAC hole.

06-21-2008, 01:02 AM	#161
72HULK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 16	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Count me in for a polished radio bezel. Is that $82.00 with shipping? What other methods of payment will you accept besides paypal?

06-23-2008, 11:16 PM	#165
1972 C-10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 29	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? so to install is just drill four holes for the hidden fastners? __________________ 1972 LWB FLEETSIDE.

06-24-2008, 10:22 PM	#167
1972 C-10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 29	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Can you give me the dimensions of the piece? Outside dimensions and the inside dimensions. The PO really hacked the opening for the radio and wondering if it will cover the entire opening. Thanks again. __________________ 1972 LWB FLEETSIDE.

06-24-2008, 10:53 PM	#168
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? It completely covers the inner indented section (the section that has been cut), but you will need sheetmetal for bolts that are 3/8" inward from the sides. Take a look at my quick sketch, the yellow dots represent the bolts on the back side. In order to drill, you need at least 3/8" from the inner indented edge (green line), 1/2" would be better. Does that make sense? If the PO cut this far out then he was a moron because that is way too big for a stereo! But...I'm starting to think that most PO's were morons! Attached Images __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

06-25-2008, 09:22 AM	#170
1972 C-10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 29	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? That helps but my concern was the height. I think PO made the verticle cut too big and i want to make sure it will cover it. Thanks. __________________ 1972 LWB FLEETSIDE.

06-25-2008, 10:35 AM	#171
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Sorry about that, the vertical height of the plate is 2.5" __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

06-25-2008, 01:44 PM	#174
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? ok, maybe you could mock it up so it fits right to the diameter of the bezels so they would not need removing. if it's thin, double sided tape would hold it. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads Last edited by 70c10; 06-25-2008 at 01:45 PM.

06-27-2008, 09:20 PM	#175
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Just a question, does the radio plate come with a templace so it'll be centered in the indention so we'll know where to drill. __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step



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