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Scootin 81 C20 · 07-01-2009, 11:06 PM

The bottom of the dash has a small lip you can run the wire in. That's the way my mood lights are ran.

Thanks
Benjamin.

wydomkr · 07-02-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 79 silverado

That is a factory radio delete plate. Many trucks were built without radios at all and GM uses the same gauge cluster bezels in them, just bolted these little plastic plates on to cover the empty holes for the 2 knobs and the face.

Usually they cost around $5-10 +shipping, or you can buy a whole bezel assembly with one on it for usually about $30-40 +shipping either through a board or someplace like ebay if yours isn't in the best shape.

Hit up the local pick and pull yards and you can walk out with a complete dash bezel for $10 though...

That is interesting piece, never seen one before, I have seen them for the 67-72 pickups. Will have to try and find one....

Hotrod624 · 07-02-2009, 07:39 PM

If someone told me how to hook up and where to hook them up to I wouldnt be scared, and where would I run the speaker wire to it from? Go under the truck and drill a hole where the kick panel is?

asphaltburner · 07-02-2009, 11:07 PM

Yo! Hotrod! I can see that you're going to need to see some pics.
All the wires will remain under the dash,...the speaker wires will extend out from the stereo (still under the dash) to the top of either kickpanel, and then drop down behind the panel from above. This hides all the wiring under the dash and behind the kickpanels.
I'll direct you with the power wire hookups, ground can be found or created easily.
I hope to start with my template and marking the cut in the dash tomorrow,...I'll post pics ASAP.
Todd.

Hotrod624 · 07-03-2009, 12:16 AM

I'm putting some 12 inch subs behind my bench seat, Thats all I have so far. And the pics will be great.

asphaltburner · 07-03-2009, 12:44 AM

Yo! What stereo head unit and kickpanel speakers?
Got specs?
Todd.

Hotrod624 · 07-03-2009, 01:05 AM

I have another thread started and it's about me not knowing alot about sound systems, So I have no idea.

AceX · 07-03-2009, 02:04 AM

Checkt he Truck Audio section for a wiring diagram.

S10Fan · 07-03-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AceX

Too many guys here see nothing wrong with notching a frame, but as soon as some sheet metal might see the business end of a dremel, all hell breaks loose.

Ouch!! Very true however. LOL.

AceX · 07-04-2009, 05:14 AM

Yeah, don't get me started on that whole deal. In any case, this has been dicussed at great length several times before.

akram · 10-24-2009, 09:57 AM

Has anybody heard about these units from Pyle? They are very inexpensive for sure. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

07-01-2009, 11:06 PM	#26
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Cut Dash For CD Player? The bottom of the dash has a small lip you can run the wire in. That's the way my mood lights are ran. Thanks Benjamin. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

07-02-2009, 07:39 PM	#28
Hotrod624 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Gibson, Oklahoma Posts: 29	Re: Cut Dash For CD Player? If someone told me how to hook up and where to hook them up to I wouldnt be scared, and where would I run the speaker wire to it from? Go under the truck and drill a hole where the kick panel is?

07-02-2009, 11:07 PM	#29
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: Cut Dash For CD Player? Yo! Hotrod! I can see that you're going to need to see some pics. All the wires will remain under the dash,...the speaker wires will extend out from the stereo (still under the dash) to the top of either kickpanel, and then drop down behind the panel from above. This hides all the wiring under the dash and behind the kickpanels. I'll direct you with the power wire hookups, ground can be found or created easily. I hope to start with my template and marking the cut in the dash tomorrow,...I'll post pics ASAP. Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK! Last edited by asphaltburner; 07-02-2009 at 11:08 PM.

07-03-2009, 12:16 AM	#30
Hotrod624 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Gibson, Oklahoma Posts: 29	Re: Cut Dash For CD Player? I'm putting some 12 inch subs behind my bench seat, Thats all I have so far. And the pics will be great.

07-03-2009, 12:44 AM	#31
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: Cut Dash For CD Player? Yo! What stereo head unit and kickpanel speakers? Got specs? Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

07-03-2009, 01:05 AM	#32
Hotrod624 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Gibson, Oklahoma Posts: 29	Re: Cut Dash For CD Player? I have another thread started and it's about me not knowing alot about sound systems, So I have no idea.

07-03-2009, 02:04 AM	#33
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Cut Dash For CD Player? Checkt he Truck Audio section for a wiring diagram. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

07-04-2009, 05:14 AM	#35
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Cut Dash For CD Player? Yeah, don't get me started on that whole deal. In any case, this has been dicussed at great length several times before. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

10-24-2009, 09:57 AM	#36
akram Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alaska Posts: 48	Re: Cut Dash For CD Player? Has anybody heard about these units from Pyle? They are very inexpensive for sure. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT



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