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cableguy0 · 12-02-2004, 08:36 PM

cut it. its a truck not some beloved million dollar piece of art its just metal cut it and put the radio where you can actually reach it and use it

ChevyDude · 12-02-2004, 09:32 PM

Thanks tons for the input guys! What would GM do today if a 71' style truck was for sale....you bet they'd put it in the dash. In still leaning towards cutting but I'm not quite ready to do it...gonna think on it a bit. A CAS radio is not an option...I've heard they are over rated Pieces of Sheet.

Brainchild · 12-02-2004, 10:02 PM

I'm a vote for not cutting the dash,But lucky me someone has already Hacked mine,and it looks terrible.I'd buy a unit that will fit the dash,and get a remote CD changer,but that's just me.

4x4Poet · 12-02-2004, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by spencra

...LMC sells stereo's for these trucks that fit the dash. You can get a cd stereo through them as well.
I don't know the quality but that's the route that i'm going.

Page 84-5 of LMC's CB.38 catalog, right? Those are CAS units and speakers/mounts.

ChevyDude · 12-02-2004, 10:13 PM

Yes they are and they suck...big time! Don't waste your money on those USA-1 or CAS decks....they are junk...why do you think JC Sh!tney sells them...ah err ummm.... JUNK!

68w/sbc406 · 12-02-2004, 10:13 PM

cut it!!! do it neat and save the pieces. a truck would look funny with 20's and a am radio

oldschooloutlaw · 12-02-2004, 11:37 PM

cut it Ihad a 84 k10 I cut it and was very happy with it . When I sold it I welded backup and put a nice trim plate back on the radio. looked good

Longhorn Man · 12-02-2004, 11:48 PM

just cut it. You'll probably never regret it.
I cut one, and when i was cruising with the Off Spromg blasting, I wondered why I was so stupid and waited so long.

Cethern · 12-03-2004, 12:03 AM

Well I have not cut either my 71 or the 72. I'm not sure if I ever will. So in the mean time I have gotten two of the old style units. Still need to put them in....lol

But like the others have said it's really what you want to do. I would say if it was a hack job anything would look ugly. And after seeing your Detail work that will not happen.

imdarren · 12-03-2004, 12:14 AM

My opinion on the matter is as follows.
If you are absoloutly sure you want to cut it, DO IT! And Don't look back.

If you are not sure, don't do it. At least until you are absoloutly sure you wan't to cut it.

Darren

67ChevyRedneck · 12-03-2004, 09:27 AM

Did anyone see the Vortec truck with the I5 that was built by GM this year??? They took a 48 Chevy cab, frontend, and rear fenders and whacked the crap out of the ENTIRE truck, and mated it all to a S-10 frame and modified S-10 bed with their new Vortec I5. GM whacked a truck....a 48 at that.... we're not talking about a bone stock 57 bel air....its a truck!!! Be neat and cut away!!

4x4Poet · 12-03-2004, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by oldschooloutlaw

cut it Ihad a 84 k10 I cut it and was very happy with it . When I sold it I welded backup and put a nice trim plate back on the radio. looked good

You cut an 84 K10?!!

Now that's a shame. You ruined a rare work of art.

How can you show your face in public?

spencra · 12-03-2004, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Did anyone see the Vortec truck with the I5 that was built by GM this year??? They took a 48 Chevy cab, frontend, and rear fenders and whacked the crap out of the ENTIRE truck, and mated it all to a S-10 frame and modified S-10 bed with their new Vortec I5. GM whacked a truck....a 48 at that.... we're not talking about a bone stock 57 bel air....its a truck!!! Be neat and cut away!!

Not sure what you are talking about 67ChevyRedneck. Are you talking about the Chevy SSR's? If so, they are pretty sweet. I test drove one awhile back and if they didn't cost close to $50k I would be owning one.

*72CSTC5* · 12-03-2004, 11:09 AM

I like my radio where it was desinged to be installed. Cut the dash install your cd player you will be happy you did. I am going to cut the dash on my 72 2wd cst c-5 when I am ready. JUST DO IT!

67ChevyRedneck · 12-03-2004, 12:56 PM

Not the SSR..... Chevy wanted to showcase thier new inline 5 motor for the new colorado's so they whacked the crap out of a 48 chevy, threw in some S-10 parts, and put in the motor. Here is a pic of the truck.... http://classictrucksweb.com/features...l_showstopper/ Read that article too, it tells about some of the stuff that was done to the truck. At the bottom of the page is a list of the mods. to the truck.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-03-2004, 01:00 PM

that doesnt work... Chevy Vortec Truck try that...

67ChevyRedneck · 12-03-2004, 01:02 PM

Stupid computers....The first one does work...not the second. All else fails, got to classictrucks.com and click on featured trucks and its on the 3rd or 4th page

lukecp · 12-03-2004, 01:53 PM

Slice the dash. If you were building up a highly optioned rare bone-stock truck, don't do it, but for a truck with some modification that you plan on driving, slice it and put in a good strereo.

spencra · 12-03-2004, 01:55 PM

Oh, I see 67ChevyRedneck. That's a sweet looking truck. Actually that is my favorite chevy truck model. I don't own one yet but i've been looking for one for about 8 years now. It's tough to find an older 3100 that's doesn't need a complete body overhaul.

oldschooloutlaw · 12-04-2004, 02:06 AM

4x4 poet Iam a shamed but I have also cut 67-72 for my buddys just metal

12-02-2004, 08:36 PM	#26
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	cut it. its a truck not some beloved million dollar piece of art its just metal cut it and put the radio where you can actually reach it and use it __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

12-02-2004, 09:32 PM	#27
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Thanks tons for the input guys! What would GM do today if a 71' style truck was for sale....you bet they'd put it in the dash. In still leaning towards cutting but I'm not quite ready to do it...gonna think on it a bit. A CAS radio is not an option...I've heard they are over rated Pieces of Sheet. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

12-02-2004, 10:02 PM	#28
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I'm a vote for not cutting the dash,But lucky me someone has already Hacked mine,and it looks terrible.I'd buy a unit that will fit the dash,and get a remote CD changer,but that's just me. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

12-02-2004, 10:13 PM	#30
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Yes they are and they suck...big time! Don't waste your money on those USA-1 or CAS decks....they are junk...why do you think JC Sh!tney sells them...ah err ummm.... JUNK! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 12-02-2004 at 10:22 PM.

12-02-2004, 10:13 PM	#31
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	cut it!!! do it neat and save the pieces. a truck would look funny with 20's and a am radio __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

12-02-2004, 11:37 PM	#32
oldschooloutlaw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Last big town in KY before the VA Line Posts: 66	cut it Ihad a 84 k10 I cut it and was very happy with it . When I sold it I welded backup and put a nice trim plate back on the radio. looked good

12-02-2004, 11:48 PM	#33
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	just cut it. You'll probably never regret it. I cut one, and when i was cruising with the Off Spromg blasting, I wondered why I was so stupid and waited so long.

12-03-2004, 12:03 AM	#34
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	Well I have not cut either my 71 or the 72. I'm not sure if I ever will. So in the mean time I have gotten two of the old style units. Still need to put them in....lol But like the others have said it's really what you want to do. I would say if it was a hack job anything would look ugly. And after seeing your Detail work that will not happen. __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

12-03-2004, 12:14 AM	#35
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	My opinion on the matter is as follows. If you are absoloutly sure you want to cut it, DO IT! And Don't look back. If you are not sure, don't do it. At least until you are absoloutly sure you wan't to cut it. Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

12-03-2004, 09:27 AM	#36
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Did anyone see the Vortec truck with the I5 that was built by GM this year??? They took a 48 Chevy cab, frontend, and rear fenders and whacked the crap out of the ENTIRE truck, and mated it all to a S-10 frame and modified S-10 bed with their new Vortec I5. GM whacked a truck....a 48 at that.... we're not talking about a bone stock 57 bel air....its a truck!!! Be neat and cut away!!

12-03-2004, 11:09 AM	#39
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	I like my radio where it was desinged to be installed. Cut the dash install your cd player you will be happy you did. I am going to cut the dash on my 72 2wd cst c-5 when I am ready. JUST DO IT!

12-03-2004, 12:56 PM	#40
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Not the SSR..... Chevy wanted to showcase thier new inline 5 motor for the new colorado's so they whacked the crap out of a 48 chevy, threw in some S-10 parts, and put in the motor. Here is a pic of the truck.... http://classictrucksweb.com/features...l_showstopper/ Read that article too, it tells about some of the stuff that was done to the truck. At the bottom of the page is a list of the mods. to the truck.

12-03-2004, 01:00 PM	#41
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	that doesnt work... Chevy Vortec Truck try that...

12-03-2004, 01:02 PM	#42
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Stupid computers....The first one does work...not the second. All else fails, got to classictrucks.com and click on featured trucks and its on the 3rd or 4th page

12-03-2004, 01:53 PM	#43
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Slice the dash. If you were building up a highly optioned rare bone-stock truck, don't do it, but for a truck with some modification that you plan on driving, slice it and put in a good strereo. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg



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12-03-2004, 01:55 PM	#44
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Oh, I see 67ChevyRedneck. That's a sweet looking truck. Actually that is my favorite chevy truck model. I don't own one yet but i've been looking for one for about 8 years now. It's tough to find an older 3100 that's doesn't need a complete body overhaul. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

12-04-2004, 02:06 AM	#45
oldschooloutlaw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Last big town in KY before the VA Line Posts: 66	4x4 poet Iam a shamed but I have also cut 67-72 for my buddys just metal

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