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70' GMC · 07-06-2007, 12:56 PM

in the original dash without cutting it?
I really like this one
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1181347349597

grayw0lf · 07-06-2007, 01:11 PM

You could always put it in the glove box.

AO50 · 07-06-2007, 01:34 PM

You could get a radio delete, buckets seats and then build a center console around that mp3/cd player.

**John Fabris** · 07-06-2007, 02:43 PM

Build a box that you can bolt to the front of your bench seat.... (I did not want to keep reaching for the glove box while driving...)

bouncytruck · 07-06-2007, 03:44 PM

Put it in a center console. Mine is similar to this, but i put a 6-disc changer in there too.

67chevemall · 07-06-2007, 03:46 PM

yep I would put that sucker right in the glove box. Motorize the glove box door for extra kicks.

Frizzle Fry · 07-06-2007, 07:05 PM

...or

2bits · 07-06-2007, 07:32 PM

Sweet idea John!

*trkklr77* · 07-06-2007, 11:36 PM

they make ones that are a knobber in the dash but it controls a 6pac behind the seat or in the glove box

or measure out the heater controls slot and see what you can do with that.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-08-2007, 11:42 AM

Hey john whats that little button on the bottm of your counsel deal?? I would go with a center counsel idea myself..

68GMC454 · 07-08-2007, 11:49 AM

so does this make me an a$$ or going to cut the dash to install one...

*trkklr77* · 07-08-2007, 12:51 PM

no it doesnt, i dont understand why people get so butt hurt over cutting a dash to put a cd unit in. if the stock stuff didnt suck so bad we wouldnt want to put in something better. now if you butcher a dash with a sawzall or a 4" grinder, you are on your own, but do a nice job and you wont hear many complaints

**John Fabris** · 07-08-2007, 01:07 PM

The buttons on the bottom of my stereo housing (there is one on each side) is the seat heaters.... Spoiled I am....

**Yukon Jack** · 07-08-2007, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trkklr77

i dont understand why people get so butt hurt over cutting a dash to put a cd unit in.

I've also seen a few dashes returned to stock after being cut up and for someone who knows how to weld it looks like a pretty easy job. I doubt I will be cutting either of my dashes but if I did, it sure wouldn't be the end of the world.

Paul72 · 07-08-2007, 02:39 PM

I was going to look into installing a CD player from a Silverado/Tahoe into the ashtray opening. Maybe set it back a little and put the ashtray face plate on a hinge/magnet to hide it.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-08-2007, 03:15 PM

Seat heaters nice touch..

kelsfine69 · 07-08-2007, 08:09 PM

This is what I did a few years back

msgross · 07-08-2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelsfine69

This is what I did a few years back

I'm going to do that, all CD players come with a little remote anyway so all you have to do is drop the box, or get a remote extender....

You will have to hack your dash up to get that DVD, NAV system in... I would build a nice center hump box if you have an automatic tranny...

raiders3581 · 07-08-2007, 09:35 PM

i got a radio delete and took out heater control it dont get that cold in southern california nine months out of the year anyway

Orange · 07-09-2007, 08:40 AM

I am using aftermarket A/C, with the controls in the factory radio location, and the radio in the factory A/C control location.

http://slickorange.com/interior/int6.jpg

All uncut.

DLB

fatmxmnr · 07-09-2007, 12:30 PM

John, do you have any plans laying around for the front of the bench seat box you made?

**John Fabris** · 07-09-2007, 03:23 PM

Hi Fatmxmnr, I built it from scratch, but I do have some pictures that I can post later tonight to give you an idea of what I did. Check back with me tonight or tomorrow...

**John Fabris** · 07-10-2007, 10:10 AM

Here is the only shot of the seat frame and stereo box that I can find right now.... I welded the bar in the middle of the seat frame and it has three nuts welded onto it. If I find the other pictures, I will add them and TTT this thread..

fatmxmnr · 07-10-2007, 11:11 AM

thanks for the pics...that gives me a good idea of where to start

07-06-2007, 12:56 PM	#1
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AO50 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 37	Re: would ther ba a way to put a CD player/mp3 player.... You could get a radio delete, buckets seats and then build a center console around that mp3/cd player.

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John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: would ther ba a way to put a CD player/mp3 player.... Build a box that you can bolt to the front of your bench seat.... (I did not want to keep reaching for the glove box while driving...) __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 07-06-2007 at 05:52 PM.

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trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 777	Re: would there be a way to put a CD player/mp3 player.... no it doesnt, i dont understand why people get so butt hurt over cutting a dash to put a cd unit in. if the stock stuff didnt suck so bad we wouldnt want to put in something better. now if you butcher a dash with a sawzall or a 4" grinder, you are on your own, but do a nice job and you wont hear many complaints

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John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: would there be a way to put a CD player/mp3 player.... The buttons on the bottom of my stereo housing (there is one on each side) is the seat heaters.... Spoiled I am.... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

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Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Re: would there be a way to put a CD player/mp3 player.... I was going to look into installing a CD player from a Silverado/Tahoe into the ashtray opening. Maybe set it back a little and put the ashtray face plate on a hinge/magnet to hide it. __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

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fatmxmnr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 36	Re: would there be a way to put a CD player/mp3 player.... John, do you have any plans laying around for the front of the bench seat box you made?

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John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: would there be a way to put a CD player/mp3 player.... Hi Fatmxmnr, I built it from scratch, but I do have some pictures that I can post later tonight to give you an idea of what I did. Check back with me tonight or tomorrow... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

07-10-2007, 10:10 AM	#23
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: would there be a way to put a CD player/mp3 player.... Here is the only shot of the seat frame and stereo box that I can find right now.... I welded the bar in the middle of the seat frame and it has three nuts welded onto it. If I find the other pictures, I will add them and TTT this thread.. Attached Images __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

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fatmxmnr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 36	Re: would there be a way to put a CD player/mp3 player.... thanks for the pics...that gives me a good idea of where to start

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