Thinking about cutting my dash... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chevelle454 · 08-28-2003, 11:41 PM

I want a new CD player stereo in the truck, but I don't really want to cut the dash. I am thinking about building a center console for it. What other options do I have? What do you guys have?

Longhorn Man · 08-28-2003, 11:46 PM

I have a cut dash.
It's not like it is a GTO Judge.

1969 GMC · 08-29-2003, 12:00 AM

here is what I did...put the head unit in the glove box, and I use a remote control so I don't have to lean across the cab while driving. I covered the hole in the dash with a radio delete plate I bought complete with clips and shipping for $13. This pic is also showing off my glove box light, thanks again Andy!

casey · 08-29-2003, 12:02 AM

DOON"T DO IT, there is other ways, remote cd changer, in the glove box, I like the console idea, thats just my opinion

Longhorn Man · 08-29-2003, 12:02 AM

You know, i kept that pic the first time you posted it for future addvertising on these pages...but I never noticed the radio sitting there.

A.P. · 08-29-2003, 12:11 AM

I did cut the dash, I doubt that I will ever put a car stereo with knobs in my truck.

Slammed67 · 08-29-2003, 12:26 AM

Join the dark side......... cut the sucker!

1970blazin · 08-29-2003, 12:31 AM

Saw this- not mine, but cool. I wouldn't want to have to open my glovebox everytime I wanted to listen or change the station..... I like the console idea.

1970blazin · 08-29-2003, 12:34 AM

Tufconsole- not a bad choice unless you have a bench seat.

1969 GMC · 08-29-2003, 01:18 AM

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Originally posted by longhornmail
You know, i kept that pic the first time you posted it for future addvertising on these pages...but I never noticed the radio sitting there.

yeah, it's hard to spot amidst the piles upon piles of crap I have in there, lol

*Phillip Johnson* · 08-29-2003, 02:11 AM

Don't cut!! This is a Kenwood KRC 3006 am/fm/cassette/cd head unit w/shafts (no cutting) and a KDC-C712 10 disc changer.
Sounds great and installs without cutting. Just mount the changer under the seat and you have 10 disc's to keep you happy. Ive had this unit for about 10 years and the changer for about 5. It isnt one of those FM units. It actually is controlled with the radio and has a C/D function. I think its something like 45 watts but it has the RCA outputs for you guys that want bad hearing like me.... This was my option to cutting!

73stepside · 08-29-2003, 03:45 AM

i was going to keep mine uncut but my wife got me an awesome cd player for father's day so i cut it up. i like it much better. i since put the new cd player in my now daily driver camaro and am going to put the older cd player in the truck. it fits in with the styling better.

Chevelle454 · 08-29-2003, 08:29 AM

I like that idea with the shaft style radio and CD changer. Where can I find a new shaft style like that of good quality(sony, kenwood, pioneer)?

**CPNE** · 08-29-2003, 09:18 AM

I say cut it. After all, this guy did!

**CPNE** · 08-29-2003, 09:20 AM

But let's revist an earlier statement you made...

Quote:

I will never be selling it. It has been in the family since new. I don't really care which way would be worth more, I just don't want to totally ruin a good truck by doing something stupid.

You don't want people saying "I'm with stupid" do you? I think you've already addressed your quandry.

To address your last question, any of the vendors on the board can supply you with a perfectly adequate stereo without cutting the dash.

The acoustics in these rigs are far from good, so the argument about better quality/features with a DIN style is really pointless IMO.

*Randy70C-10* · 08-29-2003, 09:33 AM

**CPNE** · 08-29-2003, 09:42 AM

Quote:

You don't want people saying "I'm with stupid" do you?

Or worse, "I'm with Randy".

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-29-2003, 11:24 AM

We have several sterio's available in our website that you can install without cutting your dash and control 6 and 10 cd changers placed in remote locations in your cab. They look great also. Here is a link:
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/stereos.htm

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

*Phillip Johnson* · 08-29-2003, 11:33 AM

The one Wes has is the same unit as the one I have but the mfg removed the "KENWOOD" NAME AND PLASTERED THE BOWTIE AND CHANGED THE KNOBS. Good unit! I like the knobs. I paid something like 4175 for mine and the 10 disc that has a direct cable, not the FM modulator was about $200. Mine can be had through the Chutchfield Co if you can live without the Bowtie.
Just make sure if you buy one, you get the one that is directly connected to the head unit and not the FM modulator. Ive had one of those and Id rather listen to AM radio than one of those. They drift about every 4 or 5 miles.. Just my opinion

*Randy70C-10* · 08-29-2003, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
Or worse, "I'm with Randy".

You have to get a visitors pass to get in the asylum to hang out with me.

(I was normal until I started hangin out here.

**CPNE** · 08-29-2003, 12:11 PM

Quote:

You have to get a visitors pass to get in the asylum to hang out with me

"There's someone in my head but it's not me" - Pink Floyd

Must be this guy then, huh? (I'm going to get a lot of mileage from this pic - he he)

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-30-2003, 11:11 AM

Cut it !!!!!!!! UNless the rest of the truck will be bone a$$ stock..Once you alter one thing from stock it's to late to call it a stocker!!!!

Mudder · 08-30-2003, 12:05 PM

What is there to think about? Just make sure you cut it the right size. There can be no second chances.

DanoDMano · 08-30-2003, 12:26 PM

I love it when the Sawsall and the torch images come out!!
That is what pushed me over the edge to cut mine, and I am totally happy with it. Unless you are completely restoring your struck, then what is the harm.

I have the utmost respect for those who want to maintain there truck in its original restored state, but if you are not.... Then may the hacking begin. (carefully though...)

*Phillip Johnson* · 08-30-2003, 04:13 PM

Measure once, cut twice, and its still too short.......

08-28-2003, 11:41 PM	#1
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Thinking about cutting my dash... I want a new CD player stereo in the truck, but I don't really want to cut the dash. I am thinking about building a center console for it. What other options do I have? What do you guys have? __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

08-29-2003, 12:00 AM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	here is what I did...put the head unit in the glove box, and I use a remote control so I don't have to lean across the cab while driving. I covered the hole in the dash with a radio delete plate I bought complete with clips and shipping for $13. This pic is also showing off my glove box light, thanks again Andy! Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-29-2003, 12:26 AM	#7
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Join the dark side......... cut the sucker! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-29-2003, 12:31 AM	#8
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Saw this- not mine, but cool. I wouldn't want to have to open my glovebox everytime I wanted to listen or change the station..... I like the console idea. Attached Images __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

08-29-2003, 12:34 AM	#9
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Tufconsole- not a bad choice unless you have a bench seat. Attached Images __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

08-28-2003, 11:46 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I have a cut dash. It's not like it is a GTO Judge.

08-29-2003, 12:02 AM	#4
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	DOON"T DO IT, there is other ways, remote cd changer, in the glove box, I like the console idea, thats just my opinion

08-29-2003, 12:11 AM	#6
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	I did cut the dash, I doubt that I will ever put a car stereo with knobs in my truck.

08-29-2003, 02:11 AM	#11
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Don't cut!! This is a Kenwood KRC 3006 am/fm/cassette/cd head unit w/shafts (no cutting) and a KDC-C712 10 disc changer. Sounds great and installs without cutting. Just mount the changer under the seat and you have 10 disc's to keep you happy. Ive had this unit for about 10 years and the changer for about 5. It isnt one of those FM units. It actually is controlled with the radio and has a C/D function. I think its something like 45 watts but it has the RCA outputs for you guys that want bad hearing like me.... This was my option to cutting! Attached Images Last edited by Phillip Johnson; 08-29-2003 at 02:18 AM.

08-29-2003, 03:45 AM	#12
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	i was going to keep mine uncut but my wife got me an awesome cd player for father's day so i cut it up. i like it much better. i since put the new cd player in my now daily driver camaro and am going to put the older cd player in the truck. it fits in with the styling better. __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

08-29-2003, 08:29 AM	#13
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	I like that idea with the shaft style radio and CD changer. Where can I find a new shaft style like that of good quality(sony, kenwood, pioneer)? __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

08-29-2003, 09:18 AM	#14
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	I say cut it. After all, this guy did! Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 08-29-2003 at 10:09 AM.

08-29-2003, 09:33 AM	#16
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08-29-2003, 11:24 AM	#18
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	We have several sterio's available in our website that you can install without cutting your dash and control 6 and 10 cd changers placed in remote locations in your cab. They look great also. Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/stereos.htm WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-29-2003, 11:33 AM	#19
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	The one Wes has is the same unit as the one I have but the mfg removed the "KENWOOD" NAME AND PLASTERED THE BOWTIE AND CHANGED THE KNOBS. Good unit! I like the knobs. I paid something like 4175 for mine and the 10 disc that has a direct cable, not the FM modulator was about $200. Mine can be had through the Chutchfield Co if you can live without the Bowtie. Just make sure if you buy one, you get the one that is directly connected to the head unit and not the FM modulator. Ive had one of those and Id rather listen to AM radio than one of those. They drift about every 4 or 5 miles.. Just my opinion Last edited by Phillip Johnson; 08-29-2003 at 11:36 AM.



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08-30-2003, 11:11 AM	#22
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Cut it !!!!!!!! UNless the rest of the truck will be bone a$$ stock..Once you alter one thing from stock it's to late to call it a stocker!!!! __________________ 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..

08-30-2003, 12:05 PM	#23
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	What is there to think about? Just make sure you cut it the right size. There can be no second chances.

08-30-2003, 12:26 PM	#24
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	I love it when the Sawsall and the torch images come out!! That is what pushed me over the edge to cut mine, and I am totally happy with it. Unless you are completely restoring your struck, then what is the harm. I have the utmost respect for those who want to maintain there truck in its original restored state, but if you are not.... Then may the hacking begin. (carefully though...) __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

08-30-2003, 04:13 PM	#25
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Measure once, cut twice, and its still too short.......

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