to cut or not to cut (radio)

[BlackTopMotors]

Mine are both hacked up. I wish they weren't but that's my preference.

[taank]

FYI if you cut it. The cd player dosent fit perfect. You will still have a little gap.
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[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by tom perrard

was thinking about cutting out the slot to put in a cd player , but does it take away alot of value and or is it worth it , what say you

Depends on the truck.

On a bone stock all original truck that is slated for restoration, or that has been restored, yes it does take away from the value of the truck.

Some people like the bone stock interior... time warp... appeal, others like to modernize.

If your theme is "time warp" then don't cut it,

If your theme is a modern interpretation of an old truck, cut it up.

Either way it's all good, 'cause it's yours.

Enjoy yourself whichever way you go......

John

[white 67]

I cut mine 9 years ago and loved it, but now i wish i hadnt. But I payed $100 for a uncut dash and will soon have a uncut dash. If it what you want do it but i think there are better options.

[72lb4x4]

Do you park it inside or outside at night? I tend to think that its so easy to steal a stereo in one of these trucks you're better off not installing one in the factory location.

[70cst]

Interesting answers...
It all comes down to what you want and and also consider the future affect.

[Hubscrub]

I got a 67 swb cheap because of a cut dash, because the butthead that stole the cd player left some wireing on the metal that inturn messed up the wireing where it wouldn't run ................I hate that the dash is cut in the 67 i might fix it i fixed the wireing and have it running now, my 71 isn't and ain't gonna be with all the mp3 etc. tech. the cd player is not needed anymore for me. If you do cut it clean and fit it nice so many of them look like crap.

[keanevann]

Do it.... You wont regret it.....

[1972K20]

Originally Posted by Shane

never seen a truck NOT sell because someone cut the radio hole.

it's just metal. it can be fixed. enjoy your truck and don't worry so much about what others think.

I was mulling over a 71 K5, and one of the reasons I decided against it was because the dash was butchered. It will hurt the resell value if that's a concern for you.

It's your choice on how you want your truck to look. There are hundreds of aftermaket radio options out there, but there's only one way for it to look "original."

[mustardjimmy71]

If your on the fence about it, dont do it. lots of other options.

[68 SHORT-STEP'N]

P O butchered the radio hole & the ashtray just to put this piece of crap in it . I don't see anything wrong with cutting the dash to put in a nice radio if thats what you want . I think it looks good if done right .

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Id cut it out and slap in a nice new stereo...

[gonnuts]

I wouldn't do it, I wouldn't have bought my truck if it had a cut dash or doors for that mater, or at least I would have paid a lot less for it. Lots of other options now, don't do it.

[Shane]

Originally Posted by 1972K20

I was mulling over a 71 K5, and one of the reasons I decided against it was because the dash was butchered. It will hurt the resell value if that's a concern for you.

It's your choice on how you want your truck to look. There are hundreds of aftermaket radio options out there, but there's only one way for it to look "original."

[Daddy Brim]

Don't do it !!!! You have so many options with all of the after market stereos that will fit our trucks with MP3 & memory sticks . If you really need a CD player you can install a multi disk player under the seat or some ware.