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72ChevyAZ · 12-26-2007, 05:56 PM

Well, I am one of the unlucky ones that ended up with a truck that has the stereo area cut all to he!!
What I am wondering is if anyone knows of a place to get some sort of plate to go around the stereo to give it sort of a "framed" look and to hide the chopped out areas? I think Kevin (Rockcrln) has one one his "low Buck" build.

Thanks for any input.

Jon

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-27-2007, 05:57 AM

You could make a templet out of cardboard and transfer it to metal or wood your choice to cover up the excessive trimming done but someone.

weasel29gm · 12-27-2007, 07:29 AM

I made a delate plate out of stainless,no its not factory but its free and looks good.

**special-K** · 12-27-2007, 08:28 AM

Are you putting a cd-player in?Or is it more hacked than just for the stereo?There are surrounds sold for cd-platers in`73-up and universal applications.

72ChevyAZ · 12-27-2007, 09:14 AM

Special-K,
There is already a CD player in it (going to be replaced with a newer one) and whoever in the past had cut lines that extend beyond the stereo about 1/4".

**special-K** · 12-27-2007, 09:30 AM

I bought a plastic mounting kit (surround) at Circuit City.I saw the samething at AdvanceAuto Parts recently.It should cover 1/4".

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 12-27-2007, 10:03 AM

I had the same problem and decided to fill in the hole and be done with it. This way I can put in what I want in the future whether it be gauges or tunes and this doesn't look like an add on or a cover up. This might not be a good idea if you have a newer interior, but if your thinking of a new interior this might be the answer.

esll.

**special-K** · 12-27-2007, 11:12 AM

Looks better than a delete plate.He was asking about a patch panel.There ya go!I`m stealin`that one on my`67 Custom.Looks better than an AM filler radio and better than a CD player.

clemson71guy · 12-27-2007, 12:09 PM

make your own

72ChevyAZ · 12-27-2007, 12:17 PM

That's what I am talking about! It was your build where I saw that. Looks like aluminum. That is exactly what I am wanting to do.

corn · 12-27-2007, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemson71guy

make your own

You made that one? Looks like it was laser cut. Nice!...

clemson71guy · 12-27-2007, 03:07 PM

well my dad made it...but i gave him the idea
i dont no what he used to cut it but he works at a shop where they have all them machine that you can put the measurments into and it will cut it out. all the measurments were perfect and the radio fit right in there with no slop.

TonyJohnson · 12-27-2007, 04:06 PM

Very nice. It could also be customized by leaving off the screw holes and tapping a couple of holes on the back for all-thread. Then you could mount it with a nut from the backside and have a clean plate. This would be a cool addition for the guys making the aluminum gauge panels and glovebox covers...

dingo_dan_22 · 12-27-2007, 05:59 PM

My uncle used an old road sign for the material to make his. He just has a small amount of epoxy holding it on rather than screws. With thinner material you can probably just use a dremel or air die grinder.

lbpd719 · 12-27-2007, 11:49 PM

and don't forget about the option of replacing the entire piece.

I have seen a few threads on doing a complete replacement (but too lazy to look for them at the moment).

My solution will be to do the cuts along the top under the dash pad rather than the full to the base of the window replacement. 2 bolts on each side from what I can remember.

I don't know about where you are, but around here, I have seen a few good dash boards in the yards, just ripe for the taking

milner · 12-28-2007, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemson71guy

make your own

That is what I did on mine but I used thinner aluminum and didn't use screws. I used the stereo to hold it in.

**nightmare** · 12-28-2007, 08:07 AM

are you looking to go back to stock?

clemson71guy · 12-28-2007, 08:17 AM

yea you really dont need screws in there the radio hold it in place
we dident no that when he was making it so thats why the screws are in there.

70' GMC · 12-28-2007, 08:47 AM

clemson71guy what type/kind of heater hoses are they?

bob1967 · 12-28-2007, 08:56 AM

clemson71guy how much to get one like that made, I think it looks good with the screw holes.

clemson71guy · 12-28-2007, 09:55 AM

not for sale
only made 1
sorry

72ChevyAZ · 12-28-2007, 11:41 AM

No, I am not looking to go back to stock. just wanted something to cover up the hash marks from PO. Now i just ran across a free dash out of a 68 that is uncut and is FREE (I am also purchasing some doors from the guy). Going to go look at it a a couple hours.

5150 · 12-28-2007, 12:05 PM

Somebody want to make me one????

12-26-2007, 05:56 PM	#1
72ChevyAZ LWB Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 114	Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot Well, I am one of the unlucky ones that ended up with a truck that has the stereo area cut all to he!! What I am wondering is if anyone knows of a place to get some sort of plate to go around the stereo to give it sort of a "framed" look and to hide the chopped out areas? I think Kevin (Rockcrln) has one one his "low Buck" build. Thanks for any input. Jon __________________ 72 Chevy Custom LWB

12-27-2007, 05:57 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot You could make a templet out of cardboard and transfer it to metal or wood your choice to cover up the excessive trimming done but someone. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-27-2007, 07:29 AM	#3
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot I made a delate plate out of stainless,no its not factory but its free and looks good. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

12-27-2007, 08:28 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot Are you putting a cd-player in?Or is it more hacked than just for the stereo?There are surrounds sold for cd-platers in`73-up and universal applications. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-27-2007, 09:14 AM	#5
72ChevyAZ LWB Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 114	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot Special-K, There is already a CD player in it (going to be replaced with a newer one) and whoever in the past had cut lines that extend beyond the stereo about 1/4". __________________ 72 Chevy Custom LWB

12-27-2007, 09:30 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot I bought a plastic mounting kit (surround) at Circuit City.I saw the samething at AdvanceAuto Parts recently.It should cover 1/4". __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-27-2007, 10:03 AM	#7
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot I had the same problem and decided to fill in the hole and be done with it. This way I can put in what I want in the future whether it be gauges or tunes and this doesn't look like an add on or a cover up. This might not be a good idea if you have a newer interior, but if your thinking of a new interior this might be the answer. 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)

12-27-2007, 11:12 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot Looks better than a delete plate.He was asking about a patch panel.There ya go!I`m stealin`that one on my`67 Custom.Looks better than an AM filler radio and better than a CD player. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-27-2007, 12:09 PM	#9
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot make your own

12-27-2007, 12:17 PM	#10
72ChevyAZ LWB Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 114	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot That's what I am talking about! It was your build where I saw that. Looks like aluminum. That is exactly what I am wanting to do. __________________ 72 Chevy Custom LWB

12-27-2007, 03:07 PM	#12
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot well my dad made it...but i gave him the idea i dont no what he used to cut it but he works at a shop where they have all them machine that you can put the measurments into and it will cut it out. all the measurments were perfect and the radio fit right in there with no slop. Last edited by clemson71guy; 12-27-2007 at 03:12 PM.

12-27-2007, 04:06 PM	#13
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot Very nice. It could also be customized by leaving off the screw holes and tapping a couple of holes on the back for all-thread. Then you could mount it with a nut from the backside and have a clean plate. This would be a cool addition for the guys making the aluminum gauge panels and glovebox covers... __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

12-27-2007, 05:59 PM	#14
dingo_dan_22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 119	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot My uncle used an old road sign for the material to make his. He just has a small amount of epoxy holding it on rather than screws. With thinner material you can probably just use a dremel or air die grinder. __________________ 71' Chevrolet -> 350c.i. w/ 600 Edelbrock Carb, Headers, P/S, 3/5 Drop

12-27-2007, 11:49 PM	#15
lbpd719 Zappaphile! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 228	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot and don't forget about the option of replacing the entire piece. I have seen a few threads on doing a complete replacement (but too lazy to look for them at the moment). My solution will be to do the cuts along the top under the dash pad rather than the full to the base of the window replacement. 2 bolts on each side from what I can remember. I don't know about where you are, but around here, I have seen a few good dash boards in the yards, just ripe for the taking __________________ 1969 C20 LWB Camper Special - The Beater.. 1998 Cheyenne V6 - 4/6 Drop - For The Son

12-28-2007, 08:17 AM	#18
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot yea you really dont need screws in there the radio hold it in place we dident no that when he was making it so thats why the screws are in there.



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12-28-2007, 08:47 AM	#19
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot clemson71guy what type/kind of heater hoses are they? __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

12-28-2007, 08:56 AM	#20
bob1967 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peaster, texas Posts: 71	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot clemson71guy how much to get one like that made, I think it looks good with the screw holes.

12-28-2007, 09:55 AM	#21
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot not for sale only made 1 sorry

12-28-2007, 11:41 AM	#22
72ChevyAZ LWB Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 114	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot No, I am not looking to go back to stock. just wanted something to cover up the hash marks from PO. Now i just ran across a free dash out of a 68 that is uncut and is FREE (I am also purchasing some doors from the guy). Going to go look at it a a couple hours. __________________ 72 Chevy Custom LWB

12-28-2007, 12:05 PM	#23
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Face Plates for chopped up stereo slot Somebody want to make me one???? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

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