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1971ChevyTruck · 02-08-2008, 07:20 AM

I am ready to install my stereo into my truck. I don't have alll the fancy tools so I was wondering what would give me a nice clean cut so I can install my CD player. I was going to try and get the new rotozip metal cutting blade but I was afraid it would kick on me. I bought some of the smaller metal jig saw blades and might try that tonight. Any ideas??

BarryB · 02-08-2008, 07:26 AM

I have an air powered saws all that does great, but with what you got ,that should work fine, just make sure all the wires and stuff are out of the way. And put masking tape on the dash so not to scratch the paint.

clemson71guy · 02-08-2008, 07:50 AM

we used a jigsaw to cut mine and it worked fine...just put tape all around it.

69halfton · 02-08-2008, 09:15 AM

jig saw'd mine as well, just go real slow to keep the thing under control...

corn · 02-08-2008, 10:46 AM

Masking tape is a must...

1969stepside · 02-08-2008, 10:55 AM

where did you put the speakers and has anyone have the speaker headliner and is there a cool way to put speekers in the truck without cutting the door

1971ChevyTruck · 02-08-2008, 11:30 AM

I bought the kick panels with the speaker hole in them--I will be putting kenwood in there--kenwood powered sub under the seat and maybe some tweets somewhere...here is a picture of the unit I will be going with under the seat...

Richard8971 · 02-08-2008, 12:19 PM

Here is what I came up with. I made a new plate to sit over the factory hole. Unfortunately for me, the person who owned the truck before me used a beaver to cut the hole and made it too big. I used 3M double-sided tape to keep it attached to the dash so I didn't have to use any screws or bolts to hold it in place.

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72BLUZ · 02-08-2008, 08:46 PM

use a dremel with a cutting disc

ChevLoRay · 02-09-2008, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BLUZ

use a dremel with a cutting disc

That's what I did.

Longhorn Man · 02-09-2008, 06:39 AM

if you are really hurting for tools... I've used a hack saw blade held with vise grips.

Dingfodgy · 02-09-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

if you are really hurting for tools... I've used a hack saw blade held with vise grips.

Oh yeah?! I've used the little nail file that flips out of the fingernail clippers! I've also used a "Super Ginsu-II" and guess what? It still cut a tomato like a razor through butter!

Seriously though, I've used Dremels, Jigsaws, Die-Grinders, etc. They all work well- it's just a matter of being patient and keeping the tool under control.

72BLUZ · 02-09-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

if you are really hurting for tools... I've used a hack saw blade held with vise grips.

that idea will make it look like mine. use a dremel

Longhorn Man · 02-09-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BLUZ

that idea will make it look like mine. use a dremel

I've cut 3 like this, and they were all done perfect. The cage fit snug, the lines are straight, they were done fine.
I would actually recomend this becouse going slow and keeping an eye on your progress will result in a better job. A jig saw blocks your view, a cut off wheel can dig in and bugar up the paint and even scar the metal surrounding it if it digs in and jumps, (working in a recessed area here) a dremmel can (and likely will) shatter at least one wheel throwing bits of abrasive wheel at all the glass and your face...
It's just one man's opinion here, and a great option for someone who may have hardly any tools.

Gray Ghost · 02-09-2008, 08:58 PM

I used a dremel with a flexible head....made it very easy.

02-08-2008, 07:20 AM	#1
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Aftermarket Stereo Question I am ready to install my stereo into my truck. I don't have alll the fancy tools so I was wondering what would give me a nice clean cut so I can install my CD player. I was going to try and get the new rotozip metal cutting blade but I was afraid it would kick on me. I bought some of the smaller metal jig saw blades and might try that tonight. Any ideas??

02-08-2008, 07:26 AM	#2
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Aftermarket Stereo Question I have an air powered saws all that does great, but with what you got ,that should work fine, just make sure all the wires and stuff are out of the way. And put masking tape on the dash so not to scratch the paint. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

02-08-2008, 07:50 AM	#3
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	Re: Aftermarket Stereo Question we used a jigsaw to cut mine and it worked fine...just put tape all around it.

02-08-2008, 09:15 AM	#4
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: Aftermarket Stereo Question jig saw'd mine as well, just go real slow to keep the thing under control... __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

02-08-2008, 10:46 AM	#5
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Aftermarket Stereo Question Masking tape is a must...

02-08-2008, 10:55 AM	#6
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,207	Re: Aftermarket Stereo Question where did you put the speakers and has anyone have the speaker headliner and is there a cool way to put speekers in the truck without cutting the door __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

02-08-2008, 11:30 AM	#7
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Aftermarket Stereo Question I bought the kick panels with the speaker hole in them--I will be putting kenwood in there--kenwood powered sub under the seat and maybe some tweets somewhere...here is a picture of the unit I will be going with under the seat... Attached Images

02-08-2008, 12:19 PM	#8
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: Aftermarket Stereo Question Here is what I came up with. I made a new plate to sit over the factory hole. Unfortunately for me, the person who owned the truck before me used a beaver to cut the hole and made it too big. I used 3M double-sided tape to keep it attached to the dash so I didn't have to use any screws or bolts to hold it in place. D Attached Images __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

02-08-2008, 08:46 PM	#9
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: Aftermarket Stereo Question use a dremel with a cutting disc __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

02-09-2008, 06:39 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Aftermarket Stereo Question if you are really hurting for tools... I've used a hack saw blade held with vise grips.

02-09-2008, 08:58 PM	#15
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Aftermarket Stereo Question I used a dremel with a flexible head....made it very easy. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.



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