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**oldgold70c10** · 07-30-2010, 04:46 PM

Don't cut. What about mounting a head unit to the bottom of the dash, under the ignition switch? The stock location in the middle isn't the most handy place for a radio anyway.

Cole Trickle · 07-30-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubbedII

Where can you get a surround for a 67-72 truck? I've been searching the site and google, and can't find anything..."Metra" doesn't have dedicated kit based on their site.

Its not really a surropund in the Metra sence....

Just a peice of machined billet that fills the oval area and then the radio mounts to that.(Someone here was making/selling them...pretty sure not anymore)

I have a link to a couple threads on my home computer. I will post them when I get home.

Stock72c10 · 07-30-2010, 05:46 PM

I listed the links above in post #46.

Cole Trickle · 07-30-2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stock72c10

I listed the links above in post #46.

You sure did.....

I wish they were still making the one in teh first thread. That is the one I will have to copy

mtc0812 · 07-31-2010, 03:57 AM

anyone know if someone has tried to bondo the recess that will be under the radio after the dash has been cut?

mtc0812 · 07-31-2010, 07:54 AM

would something like this work to fill the gap? http://www.crutchfield.com/p_176U43/...g.html?tp=2114

davebloomer · 07-31-2010, 10:33 PM

I bought mine already cut and I'm glad it was so that I don't have to pay to have it cut out. I'd not worry about it at all. I know I would never let the radio hole keep me from buying a nice truck.

RW71 · 07-31-2010, 11:59 PM

I would not cut, here's what the PO did to my dash.

68GMCCustom · 08-01-2010, 01:59 PM

I think we should be talking about a "trim" then......as a "cut" like that isn't necessary.
Its all about preperation...and the skills of the person with the cutting tool....

**D.PASSMORE** · 08-02-2010, 11:43 AM

Does anyone know of a install kit that could be used to mount the deck in a cut out dash? I thought I had seen one that made that had a metal cage behind the opening and made the install appear more a professional look. Hmm?

usmcchevy · 08-02-2010, 12:30 PM

For those looking for a billet surround or mounting plate. I have this one sitting here, haven't gotten around to installing it yet.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294381

And this one.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ghlight=mekdad

*Shane* · 08-02-2010, 01:38 PM

the mahanian version is the best looking one in my opinion ...

Lemield · 08-02-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

For those looking for a billet surround or mounting plate. I have this one sitting here, haven't gotten around to installing it yet.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294381

And this one.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ghlight=mekdad

Are you interested in selling it?

usmcchevy · 08-02-2010, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemield

Are you interested in selling it?

Mine is not forsale.

Lemield · 08-02-2010, 02:18 PM

Just checking.

slikside · 08-02-2010, 02:54 PM

Don't cut it...but i'm a traditionalist. that's not to say I would never do a mod, but cutting the dash, in my view, is like cutting the heart and soul. Yeeeeeeeeears ago, i put a standard Alpine stereo in my '72. I'm just glad I still have the original radio shrinkwrapped in my garage, with the dash in tact.

71GMCinTN · 08-02-2010, 03:06 PM

Will deff. need some kind of trim for mine, after they hacked it up.

**kev2809** · 08-02-2010, 06:31 PM

i think it depends on what your gonna do with the truck. if your going full custom, build a console and put it in there. if not, cut the dash up. no realy big deal to me, actually i think its a plus if someone else is going to buy it, they wont have to worry about it then

unless the truck is completely original, that would be the only thing holding me back.

just do it right and dont hack it like the pictures above...

darush01 · 08-02-2010, 06:39 PM

I wouldnt cut it but my truck is all original as far as I can tell, i havent decided what Im gonna do for a radio but I aint gonna cut my dash

07-30-2010, 04:46 PM	#51
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question Don't cut. What about mounting a head unit to the bottom of the dash, under the ignition switch? The stock location in the middle isn't the most handy place for a radio anyway. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

07-30-2010, 05:46 PM	#53
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question I listed the links above in post #46.

07-31-2010, 03:57 AM	#55
mtc0812 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: great falls, mt Posts: 10	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question anyone know if someone has tried to bondo the recess that will be under the radio after the dash has been cut?

07-31-2010, 07:54 AM	#56
mtc0812 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: great falls, mt Posts: 10	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question would something like this work to fill the gap? http://www.crutchfield.com/p_176U43/...g.html?tp=2114

07-31-2010, 10:33 PM	#57
davebloomer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weatherford, OK Posts: 220	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question I bought mine already cut and I'm glad it was so that I don't have to pay to have it cut out. I'd not worry about it at all. I know I would never let the radio hole keep me from buying a nice truck.

07-31-2010, 11:59 PM	#58
RW71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 84	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question I would not cut, here's what the PO did to my dash. Attached Images

08-01-2010, 01:59 PM	#59
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question I think we should be talking about a "trim" then......as a "cut" like that isn't necessary. Its all about preperation...and the skills of the person with the cutting tool.... __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

08-02-2010, 11:43 AM	#60
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,055	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question Does anyone know of a install kit that could be used to mount the deck in a cut out dash? I thought I had seen one that made that had a metal cage behind the opening and made the install appear more a professional look. Hmm? __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

08-02-2010, 12:30 PM	#61
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question For those looking for a billet surround or mounting plate. I have this one sitting here, haven't gotten around to installing it yet. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294381 And this one. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ghlight=mekdad __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

08-02-2010, 01:38 PM	#62
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question the mahanian version is the best looking one in my opinion ... Last edited by Shane; 08-02-2010 at 01:39 PM.

08-02-2010, 02:18 PM	#65
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question Just checking. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

08-02-2010, 02:54 PM	#66
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,160	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question Don't cut it...but i'm a traditionalist. that's not to say I would never do a mod, but cutting the dash, in my view, is like cutting the heart and soul. Yeeeeeeeeears ago, i put a standard Alpine stereo in my '72. I'm just glad I still have the original radio shrinkwrapped in my garage, with the dash in tact.

08-02-2010, 03:06 PM	#67
71GMCinTN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 52	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question Will deff. need some kind of trim for mine, after they hacked it up. Attached Images

08-02-2010, 06:31 PM	#68
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,149	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question i think it depends on what your gonna do with the truck. if your going full custom, build a console and put it in there. if not, cut the dash up. no realy big deal to me, actually i think its a plus if someone else is going to buy it, they wont have to worry about it then unless the truck is completely original, that would be the only thing holding me back. just do it right and dont hack it like the pictures above... __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

08-02-2010, 06:39 PM	#69
darush01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 398	Re: to cut, or not to cut: that is the question I wouldnt cut it but my truck is all original as far as I can tell, i havent decided what Im gonna do for a radio but I aint gonna cut my dash



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