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fossilrunner · 07-17-2005, 10:37 PM

how did you guys mount your stereos in the dash. I have a jvc kd-shx750 headunit but dont know how to mount it in the dash.Is there a kit that I can buy.

speedracer · 07-17-2005, 10:44 PM

no kit available thats for sure. Is it a single din radio?

Longhorn Man · 07-17-2005, 10:46 PM

I took the cage, or stereo holder or what ever you want to call the part that actually mounts to the dash and hods the stereo, and traced it with a black magic marker. Then I took a hack saw, held it with some vise-grips and started cutting it out. As you can see from the pic, the din sized radio will not cover all the whole impression of the old stock unit. You can make a plate, or just deal with it. If you mount it up high, the lower line will never be noticed.

Cat Fuzz · 07-17-2005, 11:15 PM

Omg Haxxored!!!!!

dallas71 · 07-18-2005, 10:36 AM

there are people all over this boarding cringing and puking at the site of the cut -up dash AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!

KOOLmike · 07-18-2005, 10:40 AM

Blasphemy!!

panhandler62 · 07-18-2005, 10:42 AM

I did that with mine.. but it was already hacked and my cab is so rusty I plan to replace it in a couple years anyway.

Alternatives include:
1) There are modern stereos made to fit these openings. Some are even nice repro looking models that can run CD changers.

2) You can use an original (or mockup) non-working model in the dash and mount your DIN mount in a custom box behind the glove box door.

70GMC_BOB · 07-18-2005, 12:13 PM

has anyone thought of installing the haed unit at a angle facing the driver and cutting a plastic window in the glove box door so you can see the station# / cd #??? Also what are the stereo that had the wired display seperae from the head.?

Mudder · 07-18-2005, 12:26 PM

I hacked my dash and proud of it...........

fossilrunner · 07-18-2005, 12:48 PM

murder 67 what kind of sleeve is yours mounted in

Mudder · 07-18-2005, 01:19 PM

It was some kind of kit ya buy for installing those radios. They are pretty common and can be used in different type cars/trucks.

tomatocity · 07-18-2005, 01:22 PM

'Ya gots ta du what ya gots ta du'

When you want to put a stock uncut dash back in your truck I have a one from a 1967 that I will sell you.

There are many stereos that will fit in the stock opening. There is are stereo's you don't need to see to use and you can get the remote in IR or RF plus a 10 CD changer. My thoughts are to stick a stock (lighted) AM push button radio in the dash and use the hidden stereo. just my 2 cents.

phlegm · 07-18-2005, 01:30 PM

Or just find an am station you really like and go for the retro cruz.

**'70_402** · 07-18-2005, 02:23 PM

I really don't see what the big deal is with cutting up the dash.. Maybe if you were going with factory rebuild.. but they way i look at it is if you want nice tunes, do what you got to do to get them.. cut the dash cut the doors ect... I don't see people people sayin anything about a c-notched frame or a modified instrument cluster. Thats why these trucks are soo popular... you can do whatever you want to do to them and they still look good and serve there respective purposes.. My dash is cut and i love it..

sorry for the rant.

NSANE68!!! · 07-18-2005, 03:29 PM

See AVTAR!!!

panhandler62 · 07-18-2005, 03:29 PM

Not a bad point .... It's not like my truck is a 68 SS Nova afterall ...

Mudder · 07-18-2005, 03:34 PM

This has been debated over and over here. If you have a bone stock truck that you are showing or is in really nice shape, don't cut the dash. These dashes are a dime a dozen and can be fixed. Same with the doors. I have always had 6x9's in the doors because they sound so good. I cut my dash because I wanted a up to date head unit that sounds good. I don't think cutting my dash or doors hurt the value of my truck any at all.

68haywagon · 07-18-2005, 04:11 PM

Some PO already hacked my dash.....when I start the interior I'm gonna cut away. Hopefully it's not already damaged to much.

Mike

sleepyboy · 07-18-2005, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panhandler62

Not a bad point .... It's not like my truck is a 68 SS Nova afterall ...

I'd cut that dash too! sign me off as another hacker

5150 · 07-18-2005, 07:49 PM

I don't care what anybody says...I have yet to see a decent, not good, but decent looking aftermarket stereo that will fit in like the factory setup does.

Kenwood, Alpine,etc. they make good products so USE them and cut the DASH!

Longhorn Man · 07-18-2005, 07:58 PM

The dash I cut up there was on a truck that was a worthless total turd. The top POS of all POS's.
Cutting it did absolutly nothing value wise, the das was already junk....along with every other body panel on it.

It's probably been crushed and shipped to China to become a cheap necklace or trinket. The sad thing is, it's worth more as the trinket.

If you want good tunes, cut your dash. They are makin replacement metal now...you can weld it up as easily as a cab corner...even easier.

C notch makes you cool
Chop top makes you cool
but god forbid you install a good stereo where it belongs...in the dash.

*newin72* · 07-18-2005, 10:53 PM

only reason I don't cut the dash and the reason I will hide the stereo is to try to deter theft.

I can hide all kinds tunes in that suburban!

shh!

*newin72* · 07-18-2005, 10:54 PM

oh, PS I am looking for a stereo blank. surely these are available somewhere...

tdangle · 07-18-2005, 11:50 PM

I have debated this issue with myself ever since I got my truck. Since I would like good tunes at a decent price I think the only way to go is to cut the dash. You can't even find the "old stye radios" anymore unless you pay top $ for one of the retrofit type radios made. If you put it in the glove box or something it is too hard to reach. I am considering one of the newer heads that will control a ipod and yes speakers in the doors. with a sub under the seat.

fossilrunner · 07-19-2005, 11:28 AM

finally got it in

07-17-2005, 10:37 PM	#1
fossilrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FORT WORTH, TX Posts: 225	headunit install how did you guys mount your stereos in the dash. I have a jvc kd-shx750 headunit but dont know how to mount it in the dash.Is there a kit that I can buy. __________________ 71 chevy lwb w/ 350,750 holley 4150,edelbrock performer rpm,full 2 1/2 exhaust exit out side,6-8 drop,rally wheels.-SOLD 74 Chevy nova-355 with a little nitrous 78 GMC Jimmy 4x4-Factory 400 and all stock.

07-17-2005, 10:44 PM	#2
speedracer Blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 221	no kit available thats for sure. Is it a single din radio? __________________ 1969 lwb 4/6 drop 17x8-18x10 torque thrust II's 327-420hp 2004R 3.73 posi. 1977 Corvette 350-375hp 4speed, silver show car. 2002 S10 xtreme, work truck 2004.5 VW jetta GLI 1.8T 6speed, weekend warrior. 2013 Audi A3 TDI, the wife's car

07-17-2005, 10:46 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I took the cage, or stereo holder or what ever you want to call the part that actually mounts to the dash and hods the stereo, and traced it with a black magic marker. Then I took a hack saw, held it with some vise-grips and started cutting it out. As you can see from the pic, the din sized radio will not cover all the whole impression of the old stock unit. You can make a plate, or just deal with it. If you mount it up high, the lower line will never be noticed. Attached Images

07-17-2005, 11:15 PM	#4
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	Omg Haxxored!!!!! __________________ '69 Chevy 3/4 ton, 327cid, Carter AFB, Edelbrock intake, HEI, TH400. Founding member of the No Money To Spend On My Truck Club. When your at Home Depot, you WISH you had gotten an 8 foot bed!

07-18-2005, 10:36 AM	#5
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	there are people all over this boarding cringing and puking at the site of the cut -up dash AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH! __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

07-18-2005, 10:40 AM	#6
KOOLmike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Methdependence, MO Posts: 30	Blasphemy!!

07-18-2005, 10:42 AM	#7
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	I did that with mine.. but it was already hacked and my cab is so rusty I plan to replace it in a couple years anyway. Alternatives include: 1) There are modern stereos made to fit these openings. Some are even nice repro looking models that can run CD changers. 2) You can use an original (or mockup) non-working model in the dash and mount your DIN mount in a custom box behind the glove box door. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

07-18-2005, 12:13 PM	#8
70GMC_BOB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lynnwood, washington Posts: 121	has anyone thought of installing the haed unit at a angle facing the driver and cutting a plastic window in the glove box door so you can see the station# / cd #??? Also what are the stereo that had the wired display seperae from the head.? __________________ 1972 chev c20 2wd lwb 350v8/th350. (dad's)1970 gmc longstep (9ft commercial bed), 1 ton, 2wd, 350/th400.

07-18-2005, 12:26 PM	#9
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I hacked my dash and proud of it........... Attached Images Last edited by Mudder; 07-18-2005 at 12:26 PM.

07-18-2005, 12:48 PM	#10
fossilrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FORT WORTH, TX Posts: 225	murder 67 what kind of sleeve is yours mounted in __________________ 71 chevy lwb w/ 350,750 holley 4150,edelbrock performer rpm,full 2 1/2 exhaust exit out side,6-8 drop,rally wheels.-SOLD 74 Chevy nova-355 with a little nitrous 78 GMC Jimmy 4x4-Factory 400 and all stock.

07-18-2005, 01:19 PM	#11
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	It was some kind of kit ya buy for installing those radios. They are pretty common and can be used in different type cars/trucks.

07-18-2005, 01:22 PM	#12
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	'Ya gots ta du what ya gots ta du' When you want to put a stock uncut dash back in your truck I have a one from a 1967 that I will sell you. There are many stereos that will fit in the stock opening. There is are stereo's you don't need to see to use and you can get the remote in IR or RF plus a 10 CD changer. My thoughts are to stick a stock (lighted) AM push button radio in the dash and use the hidden stereo. just my 2 cents. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-18-2005, 01:30 PM	#13
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Or just find an am station you really like and go for the retro cruz. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

07-18-2005, 02:23 PM	#14
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	I really don't see what the big deal is with cutting up the dash.. Maybe if you were going with factory rebuild.. but they way i look at it is if you want nice tunes, do what you got to do to get them.. cut the dash cut the doors ect... I don't see people people sayin anything about a c-notched frame or a modified instrument cluster. Thats why these trucks are soo popular... you can do whatever you want to do to them and they still look good and serve there respective purposes.. My dash is cut and i love it.. sorry for the rant. __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY Last edited by '70_402; 07-18-2005 at 02:23 PM.

07-18-2005, 03:29 PM	#15
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	See AVTAR!!! __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)



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07-18-2005, 03:34 PM	#17
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	This has been debated over and over here. If you have a bone stock truck that you are showing or is in really nice shape, don't cut the dash. These dashes are a dime a dozen and can be fixed. Same with the doors. I have always had 6x9's in the doors because they sound so good. I cut my dash because I wanted a up to date head unit that sounds good. I don't think cutting my dash or doors hurt the value of my truck any at all.

07-18-2005, 04:11 PM	#18
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Some PO already hacked my dash.....when I start the interior I'm gonna cut away. Hopefully it's not already damaged to much. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

07-18-2005, 07:49 PM	#20
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	I don't care what anybody says...I have yet to see a decent, not good, but decent looking aftermarket stereo that will fit in like the factory setup does. Kenwood, Alpine,etc. they make good products so USE them and cut the DASH! __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-18-2005, 07:58 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The dash I cut up there was on a truck that was a worthless total turd. The top POS of all POS's. Cutting it did absolutly nothing value wise, the das was already junk....along with every other body panel on it. It's probably been crushed and shipped to China to become a cheap necklace or trinket. The sad thing is, it's worth more as the trinket. If you want good tunes, cut your dash. They are makin replacement metal now...you can weld it up as easily as a cab corner...even easier. C notch makes you cool Chop top makes you cool but god forbid you install a good stereo where it belongs...in the dash.

07-18-2005, 10:53 PM	#22
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	only reason I don't cut the dash and the reason I will hide the stereo is to try to deter theft. I can hide all kinds tunes in that suburban! shh!

07-18-2005, 10:54 PM	#23
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	oh, PS I am looking for a stereo blank. surely these are available somewhere...

07-18-2005, 11:50 PM	#24
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	I have debated this issue with myself ever since I got my truck. Since I would like good tunes at a decent price I think the only way to go is to cut the dash. You can't even find the "old stye radios" anymore unless you pay top $ for one of the retrofit type radios made. If you put it in the glove box or something it is too hard to reach. I am considering one of the newer heads that will control a ipod and yes speakers in the doors. with a sub under the seat. __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

07-19-2005, 11:28 AM	#25
fossilrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FORT WORTH, TX Posts: 225	finally got it in Attached Images __________________ 71 chevy lwb w/ 350,750 holley 4150,edelbrock performer rpm,full 2 1/2 exhaust exit out side,6-8 drop,rally wheels.-SOLD 74 Chevy nova-355 with a little nitrous 78 GMC Jimmy 4x4-Factory 400 and all stock.

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