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jbristo67 · 01-27-2013, 01:05 AM

I know this will make a lot of you cringe but I'm going to cut the dash of my 91 k5. What is the best tool to use to cut it. Cut off wheel, dremmel saws all? Also is a 91 new enough that I can get a harness so that I don't have to hard wire?
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zaccaglin · 01-27-2013, 01:35 AM

As for cutting I can't help you but for the harness the PO used one in my 85 so you shouldent have any trouble finding one.
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jbristo67 · 01-27-2013, 01:59 AM

Sweet thank you man
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mrolds88 · 01-27-2013, 02:19 AM

I think there needs to be a bit more info. Are you cutting the whole dash out and replacing it with something else? Are you thansplanting it to something else? Are youcutting some of it to install something?

zaccaglin · 01-27-2013, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mrolds88

I think there needs to be a bit more info. Are you cutting the whole dash out and replacing it with something else? Are you thansplanting it to something else? Are youcutting some of it to install something?

When he said wiring harness i figured Radio?

bigwheel15 · 01-27-2013, 04:13 AM

A dremel with a cutoff wheel will work best and yeah, you can obtain the wiring harness adapter no problem from a stereo shop, online or Walmart/AutoZone/oreilly/etc.
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slb1985 · 01-27-2013, 09:14 AM

I used one of them multi tools with a metal cutting bald made nice clean edge.
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cochino12 · 01-27-2013, 09:43 AM

Why would you need to cut the dash on a 91? should have a 1.5 radio so all you need is a plastic install kit, and yes you can buy a harness so you dont have to cut the factory plug.

I always used a little air recip saw, works great.

jbristo67 · 01-27-2013, 10:31 AM

I don't take delivery of it until tomorrow morning. This is my first experience with a 91 model square body so there is a lot I don't know about it. My last square body was an 83 swb.
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chevy1ton · 01-27-2013, 10:59 AM

I recently installed a removable face stereo in one of these trucks for a friend, I used a dremel with a cutting disc with good results, it was a plain jane dash so I didn't feel bad about cutting it.

thesickc10 · 01-27-2013, 06:36 PM

i cut my dash out with a 4 1/2 grinder

Pop's C-10 · 01-27-2013, 06:53 PM

on a 91..there should no need to cut

01-27-2013, 01:05 AM	#1
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Dash cutting question. I know this will make a lot of you cringe but I'm going to cut the dash of my 91 k5. What is the best tool to use to cut it. Cut off wheel, dremmel saws all? Also is a 91 new enough that I can get a harness so that I don't have to hard wire? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

01-27-2013, 01:35 AM	#2
zaccaglin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Auburndale, FL Posts: 716	Re: Dash cutting question. As for cutting I can't help you but for the harness the PO used one in my 85 so you shouldent have any trouble finding one. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Zaccaglin 1998 Chevrolet C1500 Ext. Cab 350 Former Rig: 1985 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 6.2L Detroit/TH400/NP208

01-27-2013, 01:59 AM	#3
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Dash cutting question. Sweet thank you man Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

01-27-2013, 02:19 AM	#4
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: Dash cutting question. I think there needs to be a bit more info. Are you cutting the whole dash out and replacing it with something else? Are you thansplanting it to something else? Are youcutting some of it to install something?

01-27-2013, 04:13 AM	#6
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: Dash cutting question. A dremel with a cutoff wheel will work best and yeah, you can obtain the wiring harness adapter no problem from a stereo shop, online or Walmart/AutoZone/oreilly/etc. Posted via Mobile Device

01-27-2013, 09:14 AM	#7
slb1985 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandusky,OH Posts: 71	Re: Dash cutting question. I used one of them multi tools with a metal cutting bald made nice clean edge. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 R10 Silverado - Rusty But trusty Daily 1984 C10 Custom Deluxe - Newest Project

01-27-2013, 09:43 AM	#8
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Dash cutting question. Why would you need to cut the dash on a 91? should have a 1.5 radio so all you need is a plastic install kit, and yes you can buy a harness so you dont have to cut the factory plug. I always used a little air recip saw, works great. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-27-2013, 10:31 AM	#9
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Dash cutting question. I don't take delivery of it until tomorrow morning. This is my first experience with a 91 model square body so there is a lot I don't know about it. My last square body was an 83 swb. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

01-27-2013, 10:59 AM	#10
chevy1ton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ct. Posts: 43	Re: Dash cutting question. I recently installed a removable face stereo in one of these trucks for a friend, I used a dremel with a cutting disc with good results, it was a plain jane dash so I didn't feel bad about cutting it.

01-27-2013, 06:36 PM	#11
thesickc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 279	Re: Dash cutting question. i cut my dash out with a 4 1/2 grinder __________________ 1985 c10 355 th350 (working on 4 speed conversion to super t10) 1979 camaro 358 super t10 2003 f250 superchip slp exhaust

01-27-2013, 06:53 PM	#12
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Dash cutting question. on a 91..there should no need to cut __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse



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