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djracer · 11-13-2007, 02:56 PM

I'll have to lookand see if I have any in stock if not I can order them Monday!

ChevLoRay · 11-13-2007, 03:07 PM

You won't get a DIN-sized radio in the dash of these trucks without cutting the dash.

I used a Dremel tool to cut the dash on my son's '69, back in '99. When I sold the truck in '01, even without a radio, there was nothing said about the hole. It was a clean hole, thanks to a steady hand and the Dremel tool. I used the sleeve for a pattern, and saved the pieces, although they were small.

As for me, the Kenwood 801 seems to be headed for my truck.

corn · 11-13-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by djracer

no that is the radio trim ring. the ring I'm talking about goes behind the cage to coverup what that doesn't.

Those are nice! I recommend that for these trucks. It seems like they all show a very small area of "knob hole" when finished. I didnt know those were available...

clemson71guy · 12-12-2007, 08:51 PM

ok it took awhile but we finally done it
and we made a plate out of stainless steel

shifty · 12-13-2007, 07:54 PM

that looks damned fine if you ask me.

chevy72blu · 12-13-2007, 09:02 PM

I like it, though it would have looked cooler cut trapezoid-aly in fashion with the gauge panel and glove box door.

I agonized over cutting mine as well... but really, a patch panel, some grinding and a paint job can return it to stock if you ever want. For me, it was worth it.

OLDIRON69 · 12-14-2007, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by clemson71guy

ok it took awhile but we finally done it
and we made a plate out of stainless steel

Heck, that looks good! Wanna make another and a few bucks to boot? I would love to have one of those in my truck

11-13-2007, 02:56 PM	#26
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: radio install I'll have to lookand see if I have any in stock if not I can order them Monday! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

11-13-2007, 03:07 PM	#27
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: radio install You won't get a DIN-sized radio in the dash of these trucks without cutting the dash. I used a Dremel tool to cut the dash on my son's '69, back in '99. When I sold the truck in '01, even without a radio, there was nothing said about the hole. It was a clean hole, thanks to a steady hand and the Dremel tool. I used the sleeve for a pattern, and saved the pieces, although they were small. As for me, the Kenwood 801 seems to be headed for my truck. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 11-13-2007 at 03:09 PM.

12-12-2007, 08:51 PM	#29
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	Re: radio install ok it took awhile but we finally done it and we made a plate out of stainless steel Attached Images Last edited by clemson71guy; 12-12-2007 at 08:51 PM.

12-13-2007, 07:54 PM	#30
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: radio install that looks damned fine if you ask me. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

12-13-2007, 09:02 PM	#31
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: radio install I like it, though it would have looked cooler cut trapezoid-aly in fashion with the gauge panel and glove box door. I agonized over cutting mine as well... but really, a patch panel, some grinding and a paint job can return it to stock if you ever want. For me, it was worth it. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e Last edited by chevy72blu; 12-13-2007 at 09:03 PM.



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