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**DeadheadNM** · 03-06-2014, 01:08 AM

Here's an idea from a K5 listed on ebay:

Moreyel · 03-06-2014, 10:22 AM

That looks good, although I'm not sure what that is. Original, retro style. Anyway, I went ahead and ordered the Custom Auto Sound one & got two 6 x 9's to mount under the rear seat. I can always add an amp later.

I thought about yours and decided that for less than 300, new was worth it.

You guys hammering on me about cutting into the dash & doors made a lot of sense. Mine's still all original there, and I appreciate all the input. There were actually good arguments for cutting and not cutting!

I wonder what those 2 big rivets are for to the left of the radio.

Mike C · 03-06-2014, 10:31 AM

They look like stainless hole plugs. Probably where somebody drilled holes for switches at some point.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-06-2014, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moreyel

That looks good, although I'm not sure what that is. Original, retro style. Anyway, I went ahead and ordered the Custom Auto Sound one & got two 6 x 9's to mount under the rear seat. I can always add an amp later.

I thought about yours and decided that for less than 300, new was worth it.

You guys hammering on me about cutting into the dash & doors made a lot of sense. Mine's still all original there, and I appreciate all the input. There were actually good arguments for cutting and not cutting!

I wonder what those 2 big rivets are for to the left of the radio.

No worries. Post pics after the install. The pic above shows an aftermarket radio (detached face) installed under the dash sort of where a factory speaker would mount for those K5's that didn't have an in-dash speaker.

Moreyel · 03-06-2014, 11:31 PM

Oh, I missed the radio face gone. So that's probably an original AM radio.
Yeah, I was looking at my dash tonight and I'm glad I left it alone.

I'm trying to finish my crate engine install and I'm sure most of you know how it is. One thing needs fixin and that leads to more. So, I've got the dash apart, fixed the fuel gauge with everyone from here's help. So, now I'm putting in the new stereo, LED' s in the dash, A/C vents, hoses, dash pad, new glovebox and more.

This summer I'll attack the rust. I'm gonna try and make my own patches, like I've seen some of you do.

What fun!

Bentblazer · 03-07-2014, 09:04 AM

[QUOTE=Moreyel;6560568]That looks good, although I'm not sure what that is. Original, retro style. Anyway, I went ahead and ordered the Custom Auto Sound one
Dont wait too long before checking out new radio. From the time I installed my Custom Auto Sound and finished my build waranty ran out and they would not let me return, its nothing more than a boat anchor, bad out of the box.

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Moreyel · 03-07-2014, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guana

Don't cut the dash, there are too many options for the radio. I will send you pics of mine in the center console.

You know Bent, I bought it for features and price. Now that you mention it, I do remember some of you slamming them.

I'll try and run it this weekend.

Has anyone else had bad or good luck with Custom Auto Sound?

Sacramento70 · 03-07-2014, 05:31 PM

This is how i mounted my stereo

Moreyel · 03-08-2014, 12:37 AM

Looks great Sacramento. Down to the AC/heater outlets

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03-06-2014, 10:22 AM	#27
Moreyel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 200	Re: OK, I wont cut the dash, so retro radio opinion? That looks good, although I'm not sure what that is. Original, retro style. Anyway, I went ahead and ordered the Custom Auto Sound one & got two 6 x 9's to mount under the rear seat. I can always add an amp later. I thought about yours and decided that for less than 300, new was worth it. You guys hammering on me about cutting into the dash & doors made a lot of sense. Mine's still all original there, and I appreciate all the input. There were actually good arguments for cutting and not cutting! I wonder what those 2 big rivets are for to the left of the radio. __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2020 Ram 2500, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM

03-06-2014, 10:31 AM	#28
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: OK, I wont cut the dash, so retro radio opinion? They look like stainless hole plugs. Probably where somebody drilled holes for switches at some point. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-06-2014, 11:31 PM	#30
Moreyel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 200	Re: OK, I wont cut the dash, so retro radio opinion? Oh, I missed the radio face gone. So that's probably an original AM radio. Yeah, I was looking at my dash tonight and I'm glad I left it alone. I'm trying to finish my crate engine install and I'm sure most of you know how it is. One thing needs fixin and that leads to more. So, I've got the dash apart, fixed the fuel gauge with everyone from here's help. So, now I'm putting in the new stereo, LED' s in the dash, A/C vents, hoses, dash pad, new glovebox and more. This summer I'll attack the rust. I'm gonna try and make my own patches, like I've seen some of you do. What fun! __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2020 Ram 2500, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM

03-07-2014, 09:04 AM	#31
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: OK, I wont cut the dash, so retro radio opinion? [QUOTE=Moreyel;6560568]That looks good, although I'm not sure what that is. Original, retro style. Anyway, I went ahead and ordered the Custom Auto Sound one Dont wait too long before checking out new radio. From the time I installed my Custom Auto Sound and finished my build waranty ran out and they would not let me return, its nothing more than a boat anchor, bad out of the box. ] __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

03-07-2014, 05:31 PM	#33
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	Re: OK, I wont cut the dash, so retro radio opinion? This is how i mounted my stereo Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy blazer

03-08-2014, 12:37 AM	#34
Moreyel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 200	Re: OK, I wont cut the dash, so retro radio opinion? Looks great Sacramento. Down to the AC/heater outlets __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2020 Ram 2500, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM

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