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79gmcc15 · 06-14-2009, 03:43 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348107

Mitchell *thank you btw* had a good reply. but I don't have a welder or a riveter. but maybe I can use sheet metal screws?? but I am interested in if there is any more ideas?? Thanks! Matt

watahyahknow · 06-14-2009, 04:51 AM

if you can get to the rear of the radio underneat the dash you could bolt a strip of metal from the back of it to the firewall most radio's have a piece of treaded rod on the back to secure it or for the ground wire .
it not visible but if a thief wants the radio he prolly destroy the dash before he gives up

dammitmitchell · 06-14-2009, 05:24 AM

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...CategoryID=174

measure the total "thickness" of your potential plate...
take that measurement (and usually a measuring devicejust incase)
to ace hardware, lowes, or home depot..
get a rivet that is made for the "depth" of the metal you will be attaching (sorry i dont know this number`off the top of my head)
as for soft shank rivets... DO NOT USE STEEL SHANK RIVETS
unless you are partially bred with superhuman or Ape.....
a hand riveter can be bought here
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...CategoryID=174
or at walmart for 20 bucks..
so total investment is under 40 dollars and you have a new tool in which you can hand crank and shoot rivets at people with.!
he he he..

dammitmitchell · 06-14-2009, 05:34 AM

you can get this same style deal at walmart ..>>> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38353
and DOTN FORGET heheh to grab a two or three pack of new drill bits..

here's some guides hehehe
i would reccomend getting a countersuk rivet so that you have a flush mount with the metal plates..
and that way it womt interfere with your front dash bezel
http://www.thefastenerconnection.com.../PopRivet.html
good thick sheetmetal can be obtained from old freezers, lowes home depot etc..
hell even old truck parts..

good luck!

06-14-2009, 03:43 AM	#1
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	I need some more ideas with my radio http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348107 Mitchell thank you btw had a good reply. but I don't have a welder or a riveter. but maybe I can use sheet metal screws?? but I am interested in if there is any more ideas?? Thanks! Matt __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby Last edited by 79gmcc15; 06-14-2009 at 03:44 AM.

06-14-2009, 04:51 AM	#2
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: I need some more ideas with my radio if you can get to the rear of the radio underneat the dash you could bolt a strip of metal from the back of it to the firewall most radio's have a piece of treaded rod on the back to secure it or for the ground wire . it not visible but if a thief wants the radio he prolly destroy the dash before he gives up __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

06-14-2009, 05:24 AM	#3
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: I need some more ideas with my radio http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...CategoryID=174 measure the total "thickness" of your potential plate... take that measurement (and usually a measuring devicejust incase) to ace hardware, lowes, or home depot.. get a rivet that is made for the "depth" of the metal you will be attaching (sorry i dont know this number`off the top of my head) as for soft shank rivets... DO NOT USE STEEL SHANK RIVETS unless you are partially bred with superhuman or Ape..... a hand riveter can be bought here http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...CategoryID=174 or at walmart for 20 bucks.. so total investment is under 40 dollars and you have a new tool in which you can hand crank and shoot rivets at people with.! he he he.. __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

06-14-2009, 05:34 AM	#4
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: I need some more ideas with my radio you can get this same style deal at walmart ..>>> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38353 and DOTN FORGET heheh to grab a two or three pack of new drill bits.. here's some guides hehehe i would reccomend getting a countersuk rivet so that you have a flush mount with the metal plates.. and that way it womt interfere with your front dash bezel http://www.thefastenerconnection.com.../PopRivet.html good thick sheetmetal can be obtained from old freezers, lowes home depot etc.. hell even old truck parts.. good luck! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042 Last edited by dammitmitchell; 06-14-2009 at 05:35 AM.



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