to cut or not to cut (radio)

[tom perrard]

was thinking about cutting out the slot to put in a cd player , but does it take away alot of value and or is it worth it , what say you

[Hottrucks]

first off its your truck so do what you want.....in my opinion I would cut it unless your truck is ALL stock or maybe it has an AC dash also depends on if the rest of the iside is modified....resale value is always tough one if its done nicely then I wouldn't think so??

that being said I built a console that goes from the bottom of the dash to the floor this also gives you a place to put a couple 5 1/4" speakers??

[clear]

Agree, if it is a numbers matching truck and all that then I would hesitate. If it is a custom truck with after market parts on it then does it really matter?

[Shane]

never seen a truck NOT sell because someone cut the radio hole.

it's just metal. it can be fixed. enjoy your truck and don't worry so much about what others think.

[big_al_71]

CUT IT!!!!!! I did cut mine and have zero regrets having a modern radio is 100% better option for me.

[leddzepp]

slice away.
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[bbadfred]

Mine was already cut so no problem

[dyrt]

here's how i see it.....it's just metal and most people who want these trucks any more expect that there will be repair work anyway. Look at all the hacking and changing people do to make a vehicle built and designed for work into something you sometimes almost can't even drive(not complaining, i like all the mods one way or the other,) or, at very least, can't use for its original intention. My vote is mark the hole really clean, cut the metal out really clean, and if you ever want to reverse the effects you already have a perfect fit patch panel. just don't bend it up or throw it away. If you sell the truck, the patch goes with it. Just don't use a butter knife to cut it out, that kind of hacking gets no support from anyone!

[greenbd71]

I like the stock radio so this radio speaker box was built for mine. I can unplug it and take it out and back to original look. I have a numbers matching truck so this is the route I went.

[BB72CHEVKT]

I wish I would have not cut mine now. I would run a factory am/fm. The concencus ??will say cut away.

[Newtz67]

In my opinion it does affect the value, but that's just me... If you ever plan on selling it, that may be an issue for some people. I have never done it, but I can imagine what a pta it is to patch one back up. There are so many options now to use the factory dash, I see no reason to cut it. Just my .02, and it is your truck not mine.

[RenoKeene]

I just paid good $ to have mine un-cut

[DesertCat]

What's a CD player?

Mine's not cut but I see where some crack head has pried out the radio in mine.

For me, a radio delete panel and a hidden unit (Ipod compatable) with wireless controller. The speakers will be hidden as well.

Clean, no cutting, and theft deterant. Besides... I just think it's cool

[fastwillie 696969]

put some cutoff switches and oil slick switch LOL

[RenoKeene]

Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

put some cutoff switches and oil slick switch LOL

Where's your afterburner button...

[slikside]

My truck is totally stock, and "mostly original", so there is NO WAY i will ever cut. But as others have said, it's your truck, and if you've done a bunch of other mods, I can't see where this would make that much difference. If you decide to do it though, make it clean, and keep it for sure.

I saw a pic on here about the same thing a while back. Factory radio in the dash, and a modified glove box with a modern system behind the glove box door. Very cool. When the door is closed (99% of the time) you never even know its there. It took up about the left 1/3d of the glove box. Still had the other 2/3ds for other stuff.

[Bustedup]

20 years ago I bought an overhead console where I added my radio and have the stock radio still in the dash. I've had people drive my truck that cussed out the stock radio cause they couldn't find the one above to change stations...

[rou]

I like the original look so I found a patch panel and welded the original section back in (PO did a pretty rough hole for new stereo). I put this radio in http://www.retrosoundusa.com/products/details/id/93 It looks and sounds great.

[71stub]

Don't do it!

[dsy1]

If you just want to update your radio get a unit that fits the original dash but has jacks for a flash drive or flash card. That way you get modern sound, convenience, and don't have to cut the dash. Supporting vendors on this site sell them, there are lots of options (some better than others).

[68gmsee]

Originally Posted by tom perrard

was thinking about cutting out the slot to put in a cd player , but does it take away alot of value and or is it worth it , what say you

Since you asked, I'm on the don't cut group. However, it's a personal decision that only you can make. In my youth I cut up some nice vehicles that I wouldn't dream of cutting up now that I'm older.

[oldblue1968chevy]

Mine was cut when I got it.

I wish it wasnt, I think the old truck looking radio is cool

[fastwillie 696969]

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Where's your afterburner button...

right here

[406 Q-ship]

Mine isn't cut, and has the radio delete plate. It will never get cut, tuner in the glove box is how I have done 3 vehicles so far. My 1968 Malibu, 1970 Buick Skylark, and 1971 Monte Carlo all have or had a tuner in the glove box. In the glove box stops the theives cold, they look in nothing to steal. I had my 67 Chevelle broken into to steal a $50 Alpine, they jackwagon ripped up a unreplaceable original dash pad to try to get the tuner out (dash pad is not needed to remove to get tuner.......). The lowlife may take out something way more expensive getting in than the cost of the tuner. Outta sight outta mind.

[lil hoodlum]

If it were me, I wouldn't cut it either. Like others have said there are other alternatives routes to take to get some tunes in your truck. But, it is your truck so do what you want with it.

Keith