Dash is cut, any way to fix back ot OE? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

86swb · 05-05-2005, 07:24 AM

The 86' now has a newer radio in the dash and the preverious (sp) owner cut the dash to put it in. I have a nice bezel that is not cut and want to put an OE radio back in my truck. Is there a simple fix so the OE radio will stay in the truck? Has anyone done this? What can be done so to be able to go back to the OE?

86 GMG · 05-05-2005, 09:38 AM

you could cut on out of an untouched dash and weld it in or replace the intire dash (metal part of dash is removable) but all the a/c and heater ducts will have to be removed and all the wireing harness what a pia just put a newer style stereo in it and enjoy b/c the stocker stereos kinda suck

86swb · 05-05-2005, 09:41 AM

Do not think I want to do that. If this is the only way then I will keep the newer style radio. Thanks

boraxman · 05-05-2005, 04:32 PM

I wouldnt bother, newer radios sound better anyways IMO.

86swb · 05-05-2005, 06:00 PM

Now I will have to figure out the best way to cut the new bezel for the radio. Not sure the best way to do this.

05-05-2005, 07:24 AM	#1
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Dash is cut, any way to fix back ot OE? The 86' now has a newer radio in the dash and the preverious (sp) owner cut the dash to put it in. I have a nice bezel that is not cut and want to put an OE radio back in my truck. Is there a simple fix so the OE radio will stay in the truck? Has anyone done this? What can be done so to be able to go back to the OE? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-05-2005, 09:38 AM	#2
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	you could cut on out of an untouched dash and weld it in or replace the intire dash (metal part of dash is removable) but all the a/c and heater ducts will have to be removed and all the wireing harness what a pia just put a newer style stereo in it and enjoy b/c the stocker stereos kinda suck __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

05-05-2005, 09:41 AM	#3
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Do not think I want to do that. If this is the only way then I will keep the newer style radio. Thanks __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-05-2005, 04:32 PM	#4
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	I wouldnt bother, newer radios sound better anyways IMO. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

05-05-2005, 06:00 PM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Now I will have to figure out the best way to cut the new bezel for the radio. Not sure the best way to do this. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS



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