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mahanian · 06-05-2008, 01:38 PM

Anyone in Arizona with a cut dash want to volunteer to let me install a radio plate in their truck so I can take some pictures? Then, when I order a batch of them I'll give you one for just the cost of the material, I'll sand and polish it for free.

Fastfun · 06-05-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mahanian

Anyone in Arizona with a cut dash want to volunteer to let me install a radio plate in their truck so I can take some pictures? Then, when I order a batch of them I'll give you one for just the cost of the material, I'll sand and polish it for free.

I will volunteer my truck. I have everything out of my truck right now.

mahanian · 06-05-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fastfun

I will volunteer my truck. I have everything out of my truck right now.

I'd like to take some pictures next week or weekend so if b&a72 isn't planning on cutting his dash in the near future I'll let you know...

b&a72 · 06-05-2008, 03:27 PM

We can do it on mine I have to cut my perfect uncut dash first, but I will be the guinea pig.

mahanian · 06-05-2008, 05:19 PM

I did some budgeting and negotiating to help out on the price and was able to lower it $10. The new price for polished is $67 and unfinished is $53.

For the guys that already paid, I will send you a refund check when I ship your part or I can reverse your paypal payment if you prefer.

my67chevytruck · 06-14-2008, 12:45 PM

Lyrikz, see mahanians quote below on unfinished... $53.00

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Originally Posted by mahanian

I did some budgeting and negotiating to help out on the price and was able to lower it $10. The new price for polished is $67 and unfinished is $53.

For the guys that already paid, I will send you a refund check when I ship your part or I can reverse your paypal payment if you prefer.

mahanian · 06-17-2008, 01:34 AM

Here are some installed pics that everyone has been waiting for...thanks Andy for letting me use your truck!

The radio plate fit perfect and looked great! The pictures don't do it justice! (I didn't clean off my finger prints and smudges before taking the pictures)

The heater control bezel, however, doesn't look like it will work with 68-72 trucks because the key bezel is bigger than my 67 I used as a template. I'll try and see if I can mock it up on someone's 68-72 truck that has the key bezel installed just to make sure.

original_balzer · 06-17-2008, 01:38 AM

NICE! Since mine is a 67 the heater trim should work then?

mahanian · 06-17-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by original_balzer

NICE! Since mine is a 67 the heater trim should work then?

Yep!

This is why...

Dingfodgy · 06-17-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mahanian

The heater control bezel, however, doesn't look like it will work with 68-72 trucks because the key bezel is bigger than my 67 I used as a template. I'll try and see if I can mock it up on someone's 68-72 truck that has the key bezel installed just to make sure.

I may be a complete f-tard, but have you considered machining a 1-piece joint that includes both ignition switch and lighter bezels (or delete if wanted)? I think that would be butt-hole tight and potentially solve the clearance issues on the 68-72 models.

RaceAGMC · 06-17-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingfodgy

I may be a complete f-tard, but have you considered machining a 1-piece joint that includes both ignition switch and lighter bezels (or delete if wanted)? I think that would be butt-hole tight and potentially solve the clearance issues on the 68-72 models.

My thoughts exactly...you just beat me to it.

VA72C10 · 06-10-2008, 11:25 PM

Keeping this post alive pending pics

original_balzer · 06-10-2008, 11:29 PM

Any progress on one to put the stock radio back in? If so Ill be wanting one and one for around the heater A/C controls.

mahanian · 06-11-2008, 03:15 AM

Hoping to get some installed pictures of the radio plate and the heater control bezel this weekend.

I'm also working on the plate to re-install the factory knob stereo into a cut dash and a plate to install 3 gauges into a cut dash....

RaceAGMC · 06-12-2008, 05:08 PM

Bump it up, i'd like one, where and how much do i send?

mahanian · 06-12-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceAGMC

Bump it up, i'd like one, where and how much do i send?

PM'd you!

Riveted1 · 06-12-2008, 06:07 PM

If the other guys don't pan out, I'll volunteer my truck. It already has a PO modified (ie butchered) dash! Plus I'm a little closer in Gilbert.

68 short step · 06-12-2008, 06:47 PM

how many orders you got so far?

jorgensensc · 06-12-2008, 09:41 PM

I'm interested also. i was going to use a radio delete plate for the same purpose, but found that the radio trim piece hits the rolled edge. I would be interested in 2 also, but I think for one of them I need to figure out how I would want the Vintage Air controls to fit (not your concern, but I would need to look at some controls and brainstorm.) I honestly think you would have really good luck selling them as a set for the radio and heater/ac controls. I understand you will need to get a good number of commitments, but I bet if you hit up a few vendors you could get 50 of each commited before you know it. Think about all o fthe people out there that don't know about this sight and strictly shop from a catalog they receive in the mail. Your first run you could probably sell to us for these costs, but after that the vendors would obviously have to have some mark up, and you would need some profit, so it seems that the costs would be higher later. But for the original run you would at least get started. Does this make any sense?
Shawn

mahanian · 06-12-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

how many orders you got so far?

I have 8 orders right now, expect a lot more after I get some pictures posted!

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

I'm interested also. i was going to use a radio delete plate for the same purpose, but found that the radio trim piece hits the rolled edge. I would be interested in 2 also, but I think for one of them I need to figure out how I would want the Vintage Air controls to fit (not your concern, but I would need to look at some controls and brainstorm.) I honestly think you would have really good luck selling them as a set for the radio and heater/ac controls. I understand you will need to get a good number of commitments, but I bet if you hit up a few vendors you could get 50 of each commited before you know it. Think about all o fthe people out there that don't know about this sight and strictly shop from a catalog they receive in the mail. Your first run you could probably sell to us for these costs, but after that the vendors would obviously have to have some mark up, and you would need some profit, so it seems that the costs would be higher later. But for the original run you would at least get started. Does this make any sense?
Shawn

Thanks for the advice, I'm going to see how well they sell to the board members and then I might venture out. You are right though, the price would definitely go up to cover all my efforts.

cparman · 06-13-2008, 07:02 AM

I am in for at least 3 if you think they can be produced for the quoted price!!

mahanian · 06-13-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cparman

I am in for at least 3 if you think they can be produced for the quoted price!!

That is the price that I'm selling them for

fastazhell · 06-13-2008, 03:06 PM

i am interested in one also, just have to measure my dash and make sure it isn't cut up too much. PO butchered it bad and i did my best to straighten it out, so we'll see.

RaceAGMC · 06-14-2008, 12:21 PM

New pics look great, i'm excited to get mine...payment sent!

AustinScott · 06-14-2008, 12:31 PM

Count me in, I will take a set.

06-05-2008, 01:38 PM	#1
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Anyone in Arizona with a cut dash want to volunteer to let me install a radio plate in their truck so I can take some pictures? Then, when I order a batch of them I'll give you one for just the cost of the material, I'll sand and polish it for free.

06-05-2008, 03:27 PM	#4
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? We can do it on mine I have to cut my perfect uncut dash first, but I will be the guinea pig.

06-05-2008, 05:19 PM	#5
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I did some budgeting and negotiating to help out on the price and was able to lower it $10. The new price for polished is $67 and unfinished is $53. For the guys that already paid, I will send you a refund check when I ship your part or I can reverse your paypal payment if you prefer. __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

06-17-2008, 01:34 AM	#7
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Here are some installed pics that everyone has been waiting for...thanks Andy for letting me use your truck! The radio plate fit perfect and looked great! The pictures don't do it justice! (I didn't clean off my finger prints and smudges before taking the pictures) The heater control bezel, however, doesn't look like it will work with 68-72 trucks because the key bezel is bigger than my 67 I used as a template. I'll try and see if I can mock it up on someone's 68-72 truck that has the key bezel installed just to make sure. Attached Images __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

06-17-2008, 01:38 AM	#8
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? NICE! Since mine is a 67 the heater trim should work then?

06-10-2008, 11:25 PM	#12
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06-10-2008, 11:29 PM	#13
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Any progress on one to put the stock radio back in? If so Ill be wanting one and one for around the heater A/C controls.

06-11-2008, 03:15 AM	#14
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Hoping to get some installed pictures of the radio plate and the heater control bezel this weekend. I'm also working on the plate to re-install the factory knob stereo into a cut dash and a plate to install 3 gauges into a cut dash.... __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS Last edited by mahanian; 06-11-2008 at 03:16 AM.

06-12-2008, 05:08 PM	#15
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Bump it up, i'd like one, where and how much do i send? __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step

06-12-2008, 06:07 PM	#17
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? If the other guys don't pan out, I'll volunteer my truck. It already has a PO modified (ie butchered) dash! Plus I'm a little closer in Gilbert. __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado Last edited by Riveted1; 06-12-2008 at 06:08 PM.

06-12-2008, 06:47 PM	#18
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? how many orders you got so far?

06-12-2008, 09:41 PM	#19
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I'm interested also. i was going to use a radio delete plate for the same purpose, but found that the radio trim piece hits the rolled edge. I would be interested in 2 also, but I think for one of them I need to figure out how I would want the Vintage Air controls to fit (not your concern, but I would need to look at some controls and brainstorm.) I honestly think you would have really good luck selling them as a set for the radio and heater/ac controls. I understand you will need to get a good number of commitments, but I bet if you hit up a few vendors you could get 50 of each commited before you know it. Think about all o fthe people out there that don't know about this sight and strictly shop from a catalog they receive in the mail. Your first run you could probably sell to us for these costs, but after that the vendors would obviously have to have some mark up, and you would need some profit, so it seems that the costs would be higher later. But for the original run you would at least get started. Does this make any sense? Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

06-13-2008, 07:02 AM	#21
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06-13-2008, 03:06 PM	#23
fastazhell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 39	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? i am interested in one also, just have to measure my dash and make sure it isn't cut up too much. PO butchered it bad and i did my best to straighten it out, so we'll see. __________________ 71 LWB c10- needs more work than I have money! ASE certified Ford Master Tech

06-14-2008, 12:21 PM	#24
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? New pics look great, i'm excited to get mine...payment sent! __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step



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