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86swb · 08-11-2005, 07:55 AM

I have a new bezel and need to cut it to install modern radio. The old bezel was already cut out but the radio needed replacing. What is the best way to cut this out so it does not look like a mess? I am sure this has been asked before but could not find anything on it. I just do not want to mess up my new bazel but it has to be cut to put the radio in.

a28doc · 08-11-2005, 08:01 AM

i drew lines on mine to use as a guide then used a dremel tool with cutoff wheels then sanded it down to get rid of rough edges
Doc

86swb · 08-11-2005, 08:05 AM

I am not sure what a dremel tool is. I have a air cut off wheel I use to cut metal. Is this what you are talking about?

hobbz · 08-11-2005, 08:13 AM

this is a dremel tool...

86swb · 08-11-2005, 08:22 AM

Guess I will just have to get one of them little suckers. Thanks

a28doc · 08-11-2005, 09:01 AM

dremel tools are the cats a$$ for getting small jobs done make sure to wear safety glasses when using one tho the wheels tend to break easy and are moving at bout 35000 rpms

Slonaker · 08-11-2005, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

Guess I will just have to get one of them little suckers. Thanks

Once you have one, you'll wonder how you lived without it. It is like a die grinder for small jobs.

Slonaker

86swb · 08-11-2005, 11:01 AM

Went to True Value today and picked one up for $57.00. Have already cut out for the radio and Slonaker, you are right. I already can see where this can really come in handy on projects. I will be trying to cut a new opening on the van tilt I bought to move the switch down where the OE '67-'72 go for my '70 Burb and this should come in handy for the inside shaft. The outside will have to be cut with my air cut off tool.

bodydropped · 08-11-2005, 01:07 PM

the stereo shop that did mine used a modifed solderin gun to cut the plaztic cleanly

08-11-2005, 07:55 AM	#1
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Cutting out bezel for newer radio I have a new bezel and need to cut it to install modern radio. The old bezel was already cut out but the radio needed replacing. What is the best way to cut this out so it does not look like a mess? I am sure this has been asked before but could not find anything on it. I just do not want to mess up my new bazel but it has to be cut to put the radio in. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-11-2005, 08:01 AM	#2
a28doc '87 V20 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 1,073	i drew lines on mine to use as a guide then used a dremel tool with cutoff wheels then sanded it down to get rid of rough edges Doc __________________ '86 K5 Blazer 4x4 FOR SALE '87 v20 4X4 '99 S10 Blazer 4X4

08-11-2005, 08:05 AM	#3
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	I am not sure what a dremel tool is. I have a air cut off wheel I use to cut metal. Is this what you are talking about? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-11-2005, 08:13 AM	#4
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	this is a dremel tool... __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

08-11-2005, 08:22 AM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Guess I will just have to get one of them little suckers. Thanks __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-11-2005, 09:01 AM	#6
a28doc '87 V20 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 1,073	dremel tools are the cats a$$ for getting small jobs done make sure to wear safety glasses when using one tho the wheels tend to break easy and are moving at bout 35000 rpms __________________ '86 K5 Blazer 4x4 FOR SALE '87 v20 4X4 '99 S10 Blazer 4X4

08-11-2005, 11:01 AM	#8
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Went to True Value today and picked one up for $57.00. Have already cut out for the radio and Slonaker, you are right. I already can see where this can really come in handy on projects. I will be trying to cut a new opening on the van tilt I bought to move the switch down where the OE '67-'72 go for my '70 Burb and this should come in handy for the inside shaft. The outside will have to be cut with my air cut off tool. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 08-11-2005 at 11:03 AM.

08-11-2005, 01:07 PM	#9
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	the stereo shop that did mine used a modifed solderin gun to cut the plaztic cleanly __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg



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