To Cut, or not To Cut? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nomad0231 · 08-23-2009, 01:59 PM

Hello all - I have a custom '69 C10 and need a radio system to finish it all up. I have yet to cut the dash and am considering it cause I just don't like the look of the radios that can fit our inserts. I would still get something that looked a little retro, but not as cheap as the USA ones and others out there. The truck is not original,kinda mixed between years, so what are your thoughts on cutting it to make a standard deck fit??

dammitmitchell · 08-23-2009, 05:12 PM

depends.. f you choose a deck that matches the rest of your interior and lighting scheme.. cut away.. go for it!
but i would use some of the metal cut off to make a "support" bracket for the bottom side of yoru reciever.. just to be anal...

sometimes due to the demands of current technology you have to make sacrifices.. and cutting a dashboard to me seems like a easy one to make..

at least you arent cutting apart the dashpad or glove box or center console....

Sinister · 08-27-2009, 01:32 PM

big_al_71 · 09-05-2009, 03:23 PM

cut it!!!!!!!!

AceX · 09-06-2009, 12:00 AM

You don't have to cut. Brother's Trucks has a unit in stock that will provide you with an decent base with alot of expandability.

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=CS06300

72BlckButy · 09-06-2009, 12:09 AM

You can also install an aftermarket headunit in the glovebox.

AceX · 09-06-2009, 12:31 AM

We jsut did that in Dad's El Camino and I do not recommend it unless you buy an auxilary RF controller.

nomad0231 · 09-06-2009, 08:49 AM

Well, I decided not to cut it. It looks so good untouched! So, I ordered the radio from Manes and should have it soon. Now I'm wondering how hard it's going to be splicing into the wiring harness!!!

AceX · 09-06-2009, 07:09 PM

Should be easy enough. There's some diagrams posted here and in the main Electrical forum.

08-23-2009, 01:59 PM	#1
nomad0231 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 142	To Cut, or not To Cut? Hello all - I have a custom '69 C10 and need a radio system to finish it all up. I have yet to cut the dash and am considering it cause I just don't like the look of the radios that can fit our inserts. I would still get something that looked a little retro, but not as cheap as the USA ones and others out there. The truck is not original,kinda mixed between years, so what are your thoughts on cutting it to make a standard deck fit?? Attached Images

08-23-2009, 05:12 PM	#2
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: To Cut, or not To Cut? depends.. f you choose a deck that matches the rest of your interior and lighting scheme.. cut away.. go for it! but i would use some of the metal cut off to make a "support" bracket for the bottom side of yoru reciever.. just to be anal... sometimes due to the demands of current technology you have to make sacrifices.. and cutting a dashboard to me seems like a easy one to make.. at least you arent cutting apart the dashpad or glove box or center console.... __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

08-27-2009, 01:32 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: To Cut, or not To Cut? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

09-05-2009, 03:23 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: To Cut, or not To Cut? cut it!!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-06-2009, 12:00 AM	#5
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: To Cut, or not To Cut? You don't have to cut. Brother's Trucks has a unit in stock that will provide you with an decent base with alot of expandability. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=CS06300 __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

09-06-2009, 12:09 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: To Cut, or not To Cut? You can also install an aftermarket headunit in the glovebox. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-06-2009, 12:31 AM	#7
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: To Cut, or not To Cut? We jsut did that in Dad's El Camino and I do not recommend it unless you buy an auxilary RF controller. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

09-06-2009, 08:49 AM	#8
nomad0231 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 142	Re: To Cut, or not To Cut? Well, I decided not to cut it. It looks so good untouched! So, I ordered the radio from Manes and should have it soon. Now I'm wondering how hard it's going to be splicing into the wiring harness!!!

09-06-2009, 07:09 PM	#9
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: To Cut, or not To Cut? Should be easy enough. There's some diagrams posted here and in the main Electrical forum. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.



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