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SWINGSAX68 · 08-30-2003, 04:13 PM

NOthing you do to your truck is stupid REGARDLESS of what others opinions are.....TO EACH HIS OWN, a CD player in the dash is convenient, either way fumbling for a remote, or reaching the glove box to switch out a cd, you still take your eyes of the road.....Do what you want, but drive your truck like nobodies business.

Gene · 08-30-2003, 08:31 PM

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Originally posted by CPNE
But let's revist an earlier statement you made...

You don't want people saying "I'm with stupid" do you? I think you've already addressed your quandry.
IMO.

So those of us that have cut our dashes are stupid?

Cut the damn thing if you want, who gives a rats a$$ what anyone else thinks. It's your truck isnt it?

*racedvl* · 08-30-2003, 11:56 PM

I wanted to keep my dash uncut, but then I pulled the tape deck out, and saw that under the little black plate, the dash has has some cutting done to it, so, i did not think about twice about cutting it.

*racedvl* · 08-30-2003, 11:58 PM

what I found. . ..

JayDubBlazer · 08-31-2003, 12:28 AM

racedvl, that pic is funny as hell. I can totally see that happening to me. cut my dash burn out my new one installing it and have to put the original one back in.
CPNE, about the acoustics in our trucks being less than adequate. My Blazer is fine, I take the top of and everyone can hear.

Hotrod70C10 · 08-31-2003, 01:14 AM

IMO, Don't cut it if you are going to do an all out factory resto on the truck. If you aren't doing that type of resto, then have at it!

**CPNE** · 08-31-2003, 09:05 AM

Geez, you guys can't read in the hint of sarchasm or what? Or are you all secretly ashamed of your dashes?

The guy simply asked if cutting the dash was a good idea or not. It's his decision. I was making two points:

1. Acoustic in these rigs suck, a ultra-modern stereo won't correct that. You have to make other adjustments too.
2. There are alternatives, but each alternative has a down side.

Lighen up. I think a few of you have been listening to your stereos too loud.:p

*67Fleetsidedream* · 08-31-2003, 10:46 AM

Join the crowd and hack on that dash. Just depends on what YOU want.

Chevelle454 · 08-31-2003, 12:15 PM

I think I can just wait on it for now. I will see how the truck turns out then I will decide what to do with the radio. I will probably end up cutting it if I get the interior looking really nice and modern.

Project1970 · 08-31-2003, 02:08 PM

My opinion on the matter.

08-30-2003, 04:13 PM	#26
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	NOthing you do to your truck is stupid REGARDLESS of what others opinions are.....TO EACH HIS OWN, a CD player in the dash is convenient, either way fumbling for a remote, or reaching the glove box to switch out a cd, you still take your eyes of the road.....Do what you want, but drive your truck like nobodies business. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

08-30-2003, 11:58 PM	#29
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	what I found. . .. Attached Images

08-31-2003, 12:28 AM	#30
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	racedvl, that pic is funny as hell. I can totally see that happening to me. cut my dash burn out my new one installing it and have to put the original one back in. CPNE, about the acoustics in our trucks being less than adequate. My Blazer is fine, I take the top of and everyone can hear. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

08-31-2003, 01:14 AM	#31
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	IMO, Don't cut it if you are going to do an all out factory resto on the truck. If you aren't doing that type of resto, then have at it! __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-31-2003, 09:05 AM	#32
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Geez, you guys can't read in the hint of sarchasm or what? Or are you all secretly ashamed of your dashes? The guy simply asked if cutting the dash was a good idea or not. It's his decision. I was making two points: 1. Acoustic in these rigs suck, a ultra-modern stereo won't correct that. You have to make other adjustments too. 2. There are alternatives, but each alternative has a down side. Lighen up. I think a few of you have been listening to your stereos too loud.:p __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-30-2003, 11:56 PM	#28
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I wanted to keep my dash uncut, but then I pulled the tape deck out, and saw that under the little black plate, the dash has has some cutting done to it, so, i did not think about twice about cutting it.

08-31-2003, 10:46 AM	#33
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Join the crowd and hack on that dash. Just depends on what YOU want.

08-31-2003, 12:15 PM	#34
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	I think I can just wait on it for now. I will see how the truck turns out then I will decide what to do with the radio. I will probably end up cutting it if I get the interior looking really nice and modern. __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

08-31-2003, 02:08 PM	#35
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	My opinion on the matter. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!



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