Most beautiful dash award goes to...... - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Church · 08-01-2002, 10:31 PM

It is amazing what some people will do just for some tunes! hehehe

hobby67stepside · 08-01-2002, 10:33 PM

I like both 1st and 2nd place!!!!!!!! Those guys have balls. They don't care what the pickup is worth - they're doing it their way!!!!!!!!!!

DarkFox1 · 08-02-2002, 12:48 AM

if yer gonna cut yer dash, I'd definatley recommend not doing it the way those folks did

certainly you gotta have tunes in yer ride, and it looks kinda silly for the radio to be anywhere else but there.

Ron · 08-02-2002, 01:01 AM

The only way to fix those chopped up dashes is to weld
in a new piece from a donor vehicle.

BTW, I just bought a Auto Custom Sound USA 5 with the stereo speaker that goes in the original mono speaker location. I think I paid around $350 or so. This radio is truly a piece of crap. I will put it in the next vehicle I plan on selling. I put a Sony in my 72 Scout that cost $50 and fit without cutting the dash. It sounds great. My 2 cents

Blazer1970 · 08-02-2002, 07:48 AM

OK, the stereo is a hack job, but ya gotta love that cupholder!

dubie · 08-02-2002, 09:19 AM

Here is mine. I cut the opening with some tin snips. I have a bezel that covers all the edges to give it a factory professional look. I didn't hesitate to cut my dash. That was one of the first things I did when I bought it. The little sparkomatic deck in there was eating tapes and sounded crappy, so I cut the dash to install a Kenwood unit.

Bamm · 08-02-2002, 09:28 AM

Am I right or is that guy a smoker and a half!!! By my count he has 4!!!! 12 volt cig lighters at his disposal, whats up with that????? Must have been smoking hard with the window rolled up before cutting that dash......................JB

ChevLoRay · 08-02-2002, 11:03 AM

Auxillary outlets for the laptop, cellphone and whatever else in necessary in todays' society....that's what I see. The radio opening is sized appropriately to enable further cutting to install the navigation system that he will be removing from his best friends' Yukon. Yukons don't need them, anyway...just driving it to and from the mall. Yukon knows the way without the GPS.

As for repairing the dash, how long do you think it will be before some aftermarket vendor has created a patch panel to repair these butchered dashes? Well, pardner, that's too long!

Smooth68 · 08-02-2002, 11:35 AM

Great job Dubie

If you don't know how to use tools, then don't cut your dash and go back in the house and sit with mommy

.

If you like the factory look, then fine...keep that "classic" push button am in its place, but get real - these are old trucks, and they're made of metal...not gold.

DarkFox1 · 08-02-2002, 12:24 PM

I'm thinking for mine, since my cab is going to a metal shop anyway to have the gas filler... filled, along with a few rust spots fixed up, I'd like to bring them a radio sleeve a standard din, and have them fill the existing hole (since mines all bent up and way too big for any new radio thanks to my cousin and her CB) and have them fill the hole.. then cut it to be the right size. It will add cost to my body work, but.. I think if yer gonna do it, may as well do it as best as you can eh.

I agree btw, these trucks are made of metal, not gold, once its cut, it can always be replaced, either from a junkyard, or by a good metal shop.

SWINGSAX68 · 08-02-2002, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ProSt68Trk
Great job Dubie

If you don't know how to use tools, then don't cut your dash and go back in the house and sit with mommy .

FLMAO!!!! I don't know how to use tools too well, but my mommy doesn't like sitting with me when I'm all dirty...

08-01-2002, 10:31 PM	#26
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	It is amazing what some people will do just for some tunes! hehehe __________________

08-01-2002, 10:33 PM	#27
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	I like both 1st and 2nd place!!!!!!!! Those guys have balls. They don't care what the pickup is worth - they're doing it their way!!!!!!!!!! __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

08-02-2002, 01:01 AM	#29
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	My thoughts The only way to fix those chopped up dashes is to weld in a new piece from a donor vehicle. BTW, I just bought a Auto Custom Sound USA 5 with the stereo speaker that goes in the original mono speaker location. I think I paid around $350 or so. This radio is truly a piece of crap. I will put it in the next vehicle I plan on selling. I put a Sony in my 72 Scout that cost $50 and fit without cutting the dash. It sounds great. My 2 cents __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

08-02-2002, 07:48 AM	#30
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	OK, the stereo is a hack job, but ya gotta love that cupholder! __________________ Tim

08-02-2002, 09:19 AM	#31
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Here is mine. I cut the opening with some tin snips. I have a bezel that covers all the edges to give it a factory professional look. I didn't hesitate to cut my dash. That was one of the first things I did when I bought it. The little sparkomatic deck in there was eating tapes and sounded crappy, so I cut the dash to install a Kenwood unit. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-02-2002, 12:48 AM	#28
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	if yer gonna cut yer dash, I'd definatley recommend not doing it the way those folks did certainly you gotta have tunes in yer ride, and it looks kinda silly for the radio to be anywhere else but there.

08-02-2002, 09:28 AM	#32
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Am I right or is that guy a smoker and a half!!! By my count he has 4!!!! 12 volt cig lighters at his disposal, whats up with that????? Must have been smoking hard with the window rolled up before cutting that dash......................JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

08-02-2002, 11:03 AM	#33
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Auxillary outlets for the laptop, cellphone and whatever else in necessary in todays' society....that's what I see. The radio opening is sized appropriately to enable further cutting to install the navigation system that he will be removing from his best friends' Yukon. Yukons don't need them, anyway...just driving it to and from the mall. Yukon knows the way without the GPS. As for repairing the dash, how long do you think it will be before some aftermarket vendor has created a patch panel to repair these butchered dashes? Well, pardner, that's too long! __________________ 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.

08-02-2002, 11:35 AM	#34
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Great job Dubie If you don't know how to use tools, then don't cut your dash and go back in the house and sit with mommy . If you like the factory look, then fine...keep that "classic" push button am in its place, but get real - these are old trucks, and they're made of metal...not gold. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

08-02-2002, 12:24 PM	#35
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	I'm thinking for mine, since my cab is going to a metal shop anyway to have the gas filler... filled, along with a few rust spots fixed up, I'd like to bring them a radio sleeve a standard din, and have them fill the existing hole (since mines all bent up and way too big for any new radio thanks to my cousin and her CB) and have them fill the hole.. then cut it to be the right size. It will add cost to my body work, but.. I think if yer gonna do it, may as well do it as best as you can eh. I agree btw, these trucks are made of metal, not gold, once its cut, it can always be replaced, either from a junkyard, or by a good metal shop.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.