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Legolas894 · 06-28-2009, 07:45 PM

How the **!@ is the radio supposed to bolt in. The PO cut the dash but I put the radio in anyway. Wired it up to a speaker in the door and it works fine. I can't see any place where a bracket would have attached. I've got it sitting on the ashtray top for now. Was there a bracket that went on the radio first? Any pictures inside the dash would be a real help?

Here's mine!

Thanks.

**Orange71shorty** · 06-28-2009, 08:06 PM

It is supported by a bracket that is on the speaker mount, directly above the radio. Bolts to the back of the radio

Legolas894 · 06-28-2009, 09:07 PM

That would make sense. I don't have the dash-mounted speaker (just the grate). So, does the speaker bolt up to the top of the dash?

msgross · 06-28-2009, 10:19 PM

you should look in the parts board for a new dash piece too... Hart_Rod has one for sale. it will require welding but it will get you back to stock..

**LockDoc** · 06-28-2009, 10:48 PM

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I agree with Mike. You will have to replace the cut out portion. There are two metal cups that fit in the holes that have been cut out and then there are jamb nuts that screw onto the shafts to hold the radio in the dash. Orange71shorty is right about the speaker bracket, but it just supports the back of the radio and holds the speaker in place. It bolts to the firewall.

LockDoc

67CHIP72 · 06-28-2009, 10:54 PM

Seeing this, I'm wondering if anyone has tacked a radio delete plate over a cut dash and trimmed it out for the radio to mount. If they are bigger than the cut hole, it might work???

67CHIP72 · 06-28-2009, 10:56 PM

This might help for originality.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-29-2009, 05:09 AM

I trimmed a piece from an old dash to use as a repair for the cut out radio opening. I used some epoxie to hold the repair panel in place and it is holding up well. A picture of the repair is attached.

The back of the radio is held up by a strap that hooks to the speaker support which is fastened to the inside of the fire wall. Some trucks were not originally equipped with radios but the dipples for the speaker mount are there for locating the mount. A picture of the speaker mount/radio support is attached.

Jim

72BlckButy · 06-29-2009, 05:15 AM

Nice install Jim, that is clean!

Legolas894 · 06-29-2009, 07:55 PM

JimK-That looks terrific. I was hoping someone had a part of the dash as a source for exactly what you did. I can't imagine cutting a dash to put in a radio! Should be a crime. Thanks for the detail on the bracket too. I see someone on Ebay has the AM radio with knobs, speaker and brackets. I really don't want to buy another radio as this one works fine.

NWD02 · 07-10-2009, 07:58 PM

Does any of the speaker mounts go through the firewall?

**Orange71shorty** · 07-11-2009, 10:07 AM

The speaker mount bolts to part of the inner firewall that is double walled. Nothing sticks through the engine side of the firewall

06-28-2009, 07:45 PM	#1
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	HELP with Stock AM Radio How the **!@ is the radio supposed to bolt in. The PO cut the dash but I put the radio in anyway. Wired it up to a speaker in the door and it works fine. I can't see any place where a bracket would have attached. I've got it sitting on the ashtray top for now. Was there a bracket that went on the radio first? Any pictures inside the dash would be a real help? Here's mine! Thanks. Attached Images __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

06-28-2009, 08:06 PM	#2
Orange71shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 571	Re: HELP with Stock AM Radio It is supported by a bracket that is on the speaker mount, directly above the radio. Bolts to the back of the radio

06-28-2009, 09:07 PM	#3
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: HELP with Stock AM Radio That would make sense. I don't have the dash-mounted speaker (just the grate). So, does the speaker bolt up to the top of the dash? __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

06-28-2009, 10:19 PM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: HELP with Stock AM Radio you should look in the parts board for a new dash piece too... Hart_Rod has one for sale. it will require welding but it will get you back to stock.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-28-2009, 10:48 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,420	Re: HELP with Stock AM Radio - I agree with Mike. You will have to replace the cut out portion. There are two metal cups that fit in the holes that have been cut out and then there are jamb nuts that screw onto the shafts to hold the radio in the dash. Orange71shorty is right about the speaker bracket, but it just supports the back of the radio and holds the speaker in place. It bolts to the firewall. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 06-28-2009 at 10:50 PM.

06-28-2009, 10:54 PM	#6
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: HELP with Stock AM Radio Seeing this, I'm wondering if anyone has tacked a radio delete plate over a cut dash and trimmed it out for the radio to mount. If they are bigger than the cut hole, it might work??? __________________ In Search Of

06-28-2009, 10:56 PM	#7
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: HELP with Stock AM Radio This might help for originality. Attached Images __________________ In Search Of

06-29-2009, 05:09 AM	#8
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: HELP with Stock AM Radio I trimmed a piece from an old dash to use as a repair for the cut out radio opening. I used some epoxie to hold the repair panel in place and it is holding up well. A picture of the repair is attached. The back of the radio is held up by a strap that hooks to the speaker support which is fastened to the inside of the fire wall. Some trucks were not originally equipped with radios but the dipples for the speaker mount are there for locating the mount. A picture of the speaker mount/radio support is attached. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 07-14-2009 at 12:52 PM.

06-29-2009, 05:15 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: HELP with Stock AM Radio Nice install Jim, that is clean! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-29-2009, 07:55 PM	#10
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: HELP with Stock AM Radio JimK-That looks terrific. I was hoping someone had a part of the dash as a source for exactly what you did. I can't imagine cutting a dash to put in a radio! Should be a crime. Thanks for the detail on the bracket too. I see someone on Ebay has the AM radio with knobs, speaker and brackets. I really don't want to buy another radio as this one works fine. __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

07-10-2009, 07:58 PM	#11
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: HELP with Stock AM Radio Does any of the speaker mounts go through the firewall?

07-11-2009, 10:07 AM	#12
Orange71shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 571	Re: HELP with Stock AM Radio The speaker mount bolts to part of the inner firewall that is double walled. Nothing sticks through the engine side of the firewall



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