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cstm68 · 02-16-2009, 10:56 PM

so when i got my truck i cut the dash for a new style cd player. it came out great, but when i decided to buy an in dash dvd player i ran in to a problem.

whe n the screen is out it hits the dash pad, so i took the center section that i saved out of my parts truck and cut it also, i will be removing the ash tray and relocating the dvd player down so when it flips up it wont his the dash pad, but to do this i had to cut another dash.

ill get more pics as i make progress

**leddzepp** · 02-16-2009, 11:00 PM

Do you plan on watching dvd's when you drive?

cstm68 · 02-16-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Do you plan on watching dvd's when you drive?

not when i drive but it also works as a touch screen for my stereo.

Longhorn Man · 02-16-2009, 11:03 PM

cut them all up... it's just metal. It can be welded back up if need be.
Not like it's a yenko nova

**leddzepp** · 02-16-2009, 11:07 PM

very cool!

Chevymann1968 · 02-16-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

cut them all up... it's just metal. It can be welded back up if need be.
Not like it's a yenko nova

CG · 02-16-2009, 11:16 PM

Hmmm, maybe put a Yenko Nova dash in it =) Im with Longhorn Man on this one. Still a zillion of these trucks out there if you ever want to change back to stock.

extd56 · 02-16-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

cut them all up... it's just metal. It can be welded back up if need be.
Not like it's a yenko nova

I agree, I modified mine to fit my needs.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 02-16-2009, 11:38 PM

yeah, make it work for you, that is cool. A cut dash is better than it rotting to the ground somewhere.

Gray Ghost · 02-17-2009, 12:04 AM

I agree as well. I am nowhere near a purist when it comes to something I drive.

cstm68 · 02-18-2009, 12:33 AM

thanx guys ill keep you updated with pics

bad6772 · 02-18-2009, 12:51 AM

Cut em.....Hell cut everything out.....I did

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*Shane* · 02-18-2009, 01:28 AM

Hells Yes!

**mr48chev** · 02-18-2009, 01:36 AM

Whew, you make me feel better now. I've been afraid to swap out the non working am radio for a cd player/receiver in the 71 because I was worried the resto boys would woop me like a poor stepchild.
The main reason I might leave the stock radio is that nice units get stolen all too often around here.

I've been looking for an overthead console that would hold a radio/cd player.

project1971 · 02-18-2009, 10:01 AM

keep us posted i wanna see finished pics!

tekno62 · 02-18-2009, 12:03 PM

Funny - someone did that to me on a nova site.

really its your Truck/Car so do what you want and to hell with the rest.

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Whew, you make me feel better now. I've been afraid to swap out the non working am radio for a cd player/receiver in the 71 because I was worried the resto boys would woop me like a poor stepchild.
The main reason I might leave the stock radio is that nice units get stolen all too often around here.

I've been looking for an overthead console that would hold a radio/cd player.

Critter · 02-18-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

The main reason I might leave the stock radio is that nice units get stolen all too often around here.

thieves don't think the factory ones bring enough at the pawn shop.

Other than that, cut away!

c10addict · 02-18-2009, 03:24 PM

I was laughing to myself when I was cutting mine up thinking of all the guys on here who punch me for doing this!!

lowrollin70gmc · 02-18-2009, 04:25 PM

Anyone can restore a truck, it takes a man to cut one up!

Kayotic · 02-18-2009, 05:12 PM

It's cool.

Plus, like stated by Bus Ted Knuckle...

I would rather see owners modding, creating, altering these trucks then see one rotting away in a backyard somewhere...

I am with you, I have similar plans for mine.

bigguy69 · 02-18-2009, 06:56 PM

i agree with everyone else its your truck do what you want to

72BlckButy · 02-18-2009, 10:32 PM

To each their own, looks good to me!

paaw · 02-19-2009, 12:37 AM

when my buddy got his installed they but this block piece around it to make it stick out futher to flip out will try to get a picture of it friday.

lowrollin70gmc · 02-19-2009, 11:50 PM

Ironically, my dash's radio section is uncut, but it's behind the custom dash panel! How's that for irony?

Is that a full double din sized player or a 1.5 Din? I'm thinking about one in my Chevelle.

dan42 · 02-20-2009, 12:45 AM

I used to be an uncut guy, but you can't find a decent radio that will go into the uncut space, and you can't have a cd player. So I will probably end up cutting my '67. If there was only something decent out there to use...

02-16-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	sorry uncut dash fans... so when i got my truck i cut the dash for a new style cd player. it came out great, but when i decided to buy an in dash dvd player i ran in to a problem. whe n the screen is out it hits the dash pad, so i took the center section that i saved out of my parts truck and cut it also, i will be removing the ash tray and relocating the dvd player down so when it flips up it wont his the dash pad, but to do this i had to cut another dash. ill get more pics as i make progress __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

02-16-2009, 11:00 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... Do you plan on watching dvd's when you drive?

02-16-2009, 11:03 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... cut them all up... it's just metal. It can be welded back up if need be. Not like it's a yenko nova Last edited by Longhorn Man; 02-16-2009 at 11:03 PM.

02-16-2009, 11:07 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... very cool!

02-16-2009, 11:16 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... Hmmm, maybe put a Yenko Nova dash in it =) Im with Longhorn Man on this one. Still a zillion of these trucks out there if you ever want to change back to stock. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-16-2009, 11:38 PM	#9
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... yeah, make it work for you, that is cool. A cut dash is better than it rotting to the ground somewhere. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

02-17-2009, 12:04 AM	#10
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... I agree as well. I am nowhere near a purist when it comes to something I drive. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

02-18-2009, 12:33 AM	#11
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... thanx guys ill keep you updated with pics __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

02-18-2009, 12:51 AM	#12
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... Cut em.....Hell cut everything out.....I did

02-18-2009, 01:28 AM	#13
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02-18-2009, 01:36 AM	#14
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... Whew, you make me feel better now. I've been afraid to swap out the non working am radio for a cd player/receiver in the 71 because I was worried the resto boys would woop me like a poor stepchild. The main reason I might leave the stock radio is that nice units get stolen all too often around here. I've been looking for an overthead console that would hold a radio/cd player.

02-18-2009, 10:01 AM	#15
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02-18-2009, 04:25 PM	#19
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... Anyone can restore a truck, it takes a man to cut one up! __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

02-18-2009, 05:12 PM	#20
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... It's cool. Plus, like stated by Bus Ted Knuckle... I would rather see owners modding, creating, altering these trucks then see one rotting away in a backyard somewhere... I am with you, I have similar plans for mine. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016



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02-18-2009, 06:56 PM	#21
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... i agree with everyone else its your truck do what you want to __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

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02-19-2009, 12:37 AM	#23
paaw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 217	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... when my buddy got his installed they but this block piece around it to make it stick out futher to flip out will try to get a picture of it friday. __________________ 1997 pontiac grand prix gt (daily driver) for now; 2004 dodge ram quad cab (wife's truck) 4.7; 2000 pontiac booneville (wife daily driver) 1972 chevy cheyenne 350 bored 40 over 700r trans 373 gears ( posi) soon to be daily driver; 2002 gsxr750 sold

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lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... Ironically, my dash's radio section is uncut, but it's behind the custom dash panel! How's that for irony? Is that a full double din sized player or a 1.5 Din? I'm thinking about one in my Chevelle. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

02-20-2009, 12:45 AM	#25
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: sorry uncut dash fans... I used to be an uncut guy, but you can't find a decent radio that will go into the uncut space, and you can't have a cd player. So I will probably end up cutting my '67. If there was only something decent out there to use... __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

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