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ofnaman · 08-30-2007, 12:17 AM

I need some idea's for my truck's dash. There is a huge hole cut out where the radio goes, so I am open to suggestions. I really don't care about trying to save the dash, I am going to put a replacement in if I cannot figure something out. I am definately going to put in a din style radio and was thinking of putting a monitor above it. Any suggestions, idea's, or pictures? Thank you

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-30-2007, 02:44 AM

nothing special just a cd player in the old stereo hole

glock35ipsc · 08-30-2007, 12:02 PM

Pics 1 and 2 where the first attempt to do something different, pics 3, 4 and 5 are what I finally settled on. There is more to come, as I sectioned an original glove box door to about the same size as the gauge panel. The center will have, top to bottom:

Round A/C vent, HVAC control panel, round A/C vent

Stereo

Cup Holder , Cup Holder

Longhorn Man · 08-30-2007, 12:09 PM

as long as it don't come out like this;

glock35ipsc · 08-30-2007, 12:14 PM

LOL, I forgot about that one!!!!

cstanley · 08-30-2007, 01:59 PM

Putter made this for me (unfortunately, I won't be using it anymore, as I'm getting rid of the project.)

But it's an idea nonetheless, and it covers the monitor idea as well. It's a Double-DIN hole...

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jkade · 08-30-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cstanley

Putter made this for me (unfortunately, I won't be using it anymore, as I'm getting rid of the project.)

But it's an idea nonetheless, and it covers the monitor idea as well. It's a Double-DIN hole...

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I really dig that, I wanted to do something like that in my blazer. I will probaby go ahead and cut out where the a/c, starter and cig lighter goes and do something different there. Looks good though.

fastom · 08-30-2007, 04:34 PM

How about this!

Two 2 1/16 gauges, center A/C vent, A/C and heater controls, and the stereo.

jkade · 08-30-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fastom

How about this!

Two 2 1/16 gauges, center A/C vent, A/C and heater controls, and the stereo.

What goes where the ashtray went and are u putting vintage a/c controller in there? I like it.

724x4a/cchevy · 08-30-2007, 04:47 PM

Here's some more bad ideas

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fastom · 08-30-2007, 04:54 PM

A billet A/C vent goes where the ash tray was, Vintage A/C control at the bottom.

glock35ipsc · 08-30-2007, 04:55 PM

Hmmm, those would be in the "what not to do" file?

ofnaman · 08-30-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 724x4a/cchevy

Here's some more bad ideas

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Mine kind of looks like the green one.

timcos · 08-30-2007, 08:40 PM

Makes me feel I am serving on a submarine again.

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

as long as it don't come out like this;

Brock · 08-30-2007, 08:58 PM

Longhorn...it looks like the robot from "lost in space" threw up in your cab...DANGER WILL ROGERS!?!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-31-2007, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by fastom

A billet A/C vent goes where the ash tray was, Vintage A/C control at the bottom.

looks good, love the color and cant wait to see it in person

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 08-31-2007, 11:14 PM

Fill it. Now that this is done leave it or install what you want. Paint and your finished.

esll.

Rakort · 09-01-2007, 12:21 AM

OMG, what the F is that? LOL

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

as long as it don't come out like this;

sleepyboy · 09-01-2007, 12:48 AM

I filled mine and the Air Ride bag controls took the radio spot. The new radio is going into a custom console below the dash..That reminds me I need to get off my LAZY A** and start building it!!

corn · 09-01-2007, 01:49 AM

Mine was hacked too but not real bad. The PO just cut it between the holes for a small shaft style radio. I just made a small panel to cover it & added a so-cal emblem to it...

Sport/Truck · 09-01-2007, 09:36 AM

Houston, we have a problem!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

as long as it don't come out like this;

big blue 72 · 09-01-2007, 10:09 AM

Y'all act like you've never seen a REAL flux capacitor before.

heavy71chevy · 09-01-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

Houston, we have a problem!

you aint just whistlen dixie dude..whew! wtf were they thinking?

hvychve · 09-01-2007, 05:21 PM

Kinda stayed with a stock look, wanted to keep it look'n cheyenneish....

70short · 09-01-2007, 05:54 PM

Mine

08-30-2007, 12:17 AM	#1
ofnaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: reno Posts: 397	need pics of dash's I need some idea's for my truck's dash. There is a huge hole cut out where the radio goes, so I am open to suggestions. I really don't care about trying to save the dash, I am going to put a replacement in if I cannot figure something out. I am definately going to put in a din style radio and was thinking of putting a monitor above it. Any suggestions, idea's, or pictures? Thank you

08-30-2007, 02:44 AM	#2
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: need pics of dash's nothing special just a cd player in the old stereo hole Attached Images __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-30-2007, 12:02 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: need pics of dash's Pics 1 and 2 where the first attempt to do something different, pics 3, 4 and 5 are what I finally settled on. There is more to come, as I sectioned an original glove box door to about the same size as the gauge panel. The center will have, top to bottom: Round A/C vent, HVAC control panel, round A/C vent Stereo Cup Holder , Cup Holder Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 08-30-2007 at 12:06 PM.

08-30-2007, 12:09 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: need pics of dash's as long as it don't come out like this;

08-30-2007, 12:14 PM	#5
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: need pics of dash's LOL, I forgot about that one!!!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-30-2007, 01:59 PM	#6
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: need pics of dash's Putter made this for me (unfortunately, I won't be using it anymore, as I'm getting rid of the project.) But it's an idea nonetheless, and it covers the monitor idea as well. It's a Double-DIN hole... - Attached Images __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

08-30-2007, 04:34 PM	#8
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: need pics of dash's How about this! Two 2 1/16 gauges, center A/C vent, A/C and heater controls, and the stereo. Attached Images Last edited by fastom; 08-30-2007 at 04:38 PM.

08-30-2007, 04:47 PM	#10
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: need pics of dash's Here's some more bad ideas __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

08-30-2007, 04:54 PM	#11
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: need pics of dash's A billet A/C vent goes where the ash tray was, Vintage A/C control at the bottom. Attached Images

08-30-2007, 04:55 PM	#12
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: need pics of dash's Hmmm, those would be in the "what not to do" file? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-30-2007, 08:58 PM	#15
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: need pics of dash's Longhorn...it looks like the robot from "lost in space" threw up in your cab...DANGER WILL ROGERS!?! Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

08-31-2007, 11:14 PM	#17
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: need pics of dash's Fill it. Now that this is done leave it or install what you want. Paint and your finished. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

09-01-2007, 12:48 AM	#19
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: need pics of dash's I filled mine and the Air Ride bag controls took the radio spot. The new radio is going into a custom console below the dash..That reminds me I need to get off my LAZY A** and start building it!! __________________ It's my truck, and Yes, I CUT the dash, so what??

09-01-2007, 01:49 AM	#20
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: need pics of dash's Mine was hacked too but not real bad. The PO just cut it between the holes for a small shaft style radio. I just made a small panel to cover it & added a so-cal emblem to it... Last edited by corn; 10-10-2009 at 12:17 PM.

09-01-2007, 10:09 AM	#22
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: need pics of dash's Y'all act like you've never seen a REAL flux capacitor before.



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09-01-2007, 05:21 PM	#24
hvychve To The Levy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 391	Re: need pics of dash's Kinda stayed with a stock look, wanted to keep it look'n cheyenneish.... Attached Images

09-01-2007, 05:54 PM	#25
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