Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**NewBayColony** · 03-24-2019, 10:28 PM

Has anyone come up with an alternative to the radio delete plate clips?

**leddzepp** · 03-24-2019, 10:52 PM

Rare earth magnets work like a charm.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-25-2019, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Rare earth magnets work like a charm.

Unless you have a compass on your dash.

**Sheepdip** · 03-25-2019, 12:36 AM

Just thinking out loud here....Velcro?

*randy500* · 03-25-2019, 07:45 AM

You can cut down a lower body side molding clip and use a nut and washer on the back.

**NewBayColony** · 03-25-2019, 08:17 AM

I have magnets now and after awhile the plate moves, I thought about Velcro but I do like the molding clip idea. Thanks.
It must be easy to keep a steady course with that compass setup.

Andy4639 · 03-25-2019, 08:36 AM

Looking at this picture it should be very easy to make some clips for it. Cut 2 piece of sheet metal to fit as the original's do drill small holes in the center of each one and put a small screw in it. Place it in the right spot and take some washer that will fit the radio dial holes good and nut tighten it up your done.

**NewBayColony** · 03-25-2019, 08:54 AM

[QUOTE=Andy4639;8494146]Looking at this picture it should be very easy to make some clips for it. Cut 2 piece of sheet metal to fit as the original's do drill small holes in the center of each one and put a small screw in it. Place it in the right spot and take some washer that will fit the radio dial holes good and nut tighten it up your done.

I LIKE it. Thanks

**leddzepp** · 03-25-2019, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by NewBayColony

I have magnets now and after awhile the plate moves, I thought about Velcro but I do like the molding clip idea. Thanks.
It must be easy to keep a steady course with that compass setup.

Rare earth magnets are very strong, I’m using them on a delete plate now and it does not move at all. If you are using plain magnets they will not hold very well.

**NewBayColony** · 03-25-2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Rare earth magnets are very strong, I’m using them on a delete plate now and it does not move at all. If you are using plain magnets they will not hold very well.

That's probably my problem.
Did you put them behind the dash or in-between the plate and the dash? Where did you get them? Thanks again!

**specialtyretail** · 03-25-2019, 10:42 AM

Velcro works great.....

bill3rail · 03-25-2019, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by NewBayColony

Has anyone come up with an alternative to the radio delete plate clips?

Yes, I made some. Not that complicated, just took way too much time. The tools I needed to buy were about $50.00 and I'll never use them again!

Sorry about the image size, not sure how to adjust it.

Bill

**NewBayColony** · 03-25-2019, 01:52 PM

[QUOTE=bill3rail;8494216]Yes, I made some. Not that complicated, just took way too much time. The tools I needed to buy were about $50.00 and I'll never use them again!

Sorry about the image size, not sure how to adjust it.

Bill

At least they came out nice. For what they go for, maybe you should make a bunch and pay off the tool.I wouldn't mind a couple of test pieces to evaluate. Just sayin...

Leonard1 · 03-25-2019, 05:54 PM

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bill3rail · 03-25-2019, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

Yes, I made some. Not that complicated, just took way too much time. The tools I needed to buy were about $50.00 and I'll never use them again!

Sorry about the image size, not sure how to adjust it.

Bill

At least they came out nice. For what they go for, maybe you should make a bunch and pay off the tool.I wouldn't mind a couple of test pieces to evaluate. Just sayin...

I would need to buy a bunch of material and another expensive tool and set up a production run in my garage. Too much work for very little income. Realistically, how much could I sell them for? And how many would actually sell? Probably not worth the time. If I still worked in the machine shop, I could run a different operation each day and knock them out over a few weeks during lunch breaks and between automatic machining operations.

Bill

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-25-2019, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NewBayColony

I have magnets now and after awhile the plate moves, I thought about Velcro but I do like the molding clip idea. Thanks.
It must be easy to keep a steady course with that compass setup.

You do have to allow for windage and current drift, though. Also the Magnetic Poles are shifting.

**NewBayColony** · 03-25-2019, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

You do have to allow for windage and current drift, though. Also the Magnetic Poles are shifting.

I'm old. I have problems with the current drift, the earlier drift, the later drift. Apparently, I have problems because I just drift off. Don't even get me started on my windage problem.

As far as Command Strips, I'm married, I'm subject to enough commands.

**NewBayColony** · 03-25-2019, 08:46 PM

[quote=bill3rail;8494471]

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Originally Posted by NewBayColony

I would need to buy a bunch of material and another expensive tool and set up a production run in my garage. Too much work for very little income. Realistically, how much could I sell them for? And how many would actually sell? Probably not worth the time. If I still worked in the machine shop, I could run a different operation each day and knock them out over a few weeks during lunch breaks and between automatic machining operations.

Bill

OK, but yours are sooo nice.

bill3rail · 03-25-2019, 09:01 PM

[quote=NewBayColony;8494593]

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

OK, but yours are sooo nice.

Want to buy a hundred or two? No? That is what I thought. J/K

Very small market so it is not worth the cost.

Bill

**NewBayColony** · 03-25-2019, 09:03 PM

[quote=bill3rail;8494611]

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Originally Posted by NewBayColony

Want to buy a hundred or two? No? That is what I thought. J/K

Very small market so it is not worth the cost.

Bill

I do want to buy two.
(trying to be funny)

bill3rail · 03-25-2019, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

I do want to buy two.
(trying to be funny)

Funny is good, Funny is good! [Good Morning Vietnam Scene]

BIll

67chevemall · 03-27-2019, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Rare earth magnets are very strong, I’m using them on a delete plate now and it does not move at all. If you are using plain magnets they will not hold very well.

I agree they will hold my delete plate.
I use them to hold my licence plates on so no holes in the roll pans.
They keep my doors closed in the house and magnet fishing is a blast.

**Sheepdip** · 10-18-2019, 11:53 PM

I have been searching for a radio delete plate for a while, there's not a real shortage of them so to speak but I refuse to pay $125 plus $10 to ship off of ebay, and found a local guy on Craigslist that wanted $80 and I refuse to pay that also... so I made my own.

Not quite an original but still looks nice, sanitary and acceptable to me.

**3757chevy** · 10-19-2019, 01:29 AM

I used these body molding clips on my delete plate. Just get a fender washer to cover the hole from the rear.

68panelman · 10-19-2019, 08:22 AM

Bingo^^^

03-24-2019, 10:28 PM	#1
NewBayColony Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northbridge,MA Posts: 496	Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative Has anyone come up with an alternative to the radio delete plate clips? __________________ 72 C20 292 3OTT 77 GMC 2500 4x4 Longstepper 350 4sp 50 3100 ex Airforce/Town of Mendon fire truck 72 GMC 1500 2wd short stepside 250 4sp 78 GMC 2500 4x Longstepper 292 4sp 54 6400 Chevy 5 window 4 sp 2sp vac rear end Shell oil truck/dump truck (Norman)

03-24-2019, 10:52 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,117	Re: Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative Rare earth magnets work like a charm. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

03-25-2019, 12:36 AM	#4
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,700	Re: Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative Just thinking out loud here....Velcro?

03-25-2019, 07:45 AM	#5
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative You can cut down a lower body side molding clip and use a nut and washer on the back.

03-25-2019, 08:17 AM	#6
NewBayColony Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northbridge,MA Posts: 496	Re: Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative I have magnets now and after awhile the plate moves, I thought about Velcro but I do like the molding clip idea. Thanks. It must be easy to keep a steady course with that compass setup. __________________ 72 C20 292 3OTT 77 GMC 2500 4x4 Longstepper 350 4sp 50 3100 ex Airforce/Town of Mendon fire truck 72 GMC 1500 2wd short stepside 250 4sp 78 GMC 2500 4x Longstepper 292 4sp 54 6400 Chevy 5 window 4 sp 2sp vac rear end Shell oil truck/dump truck (Norman)

03-25-2019, 08:36 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative Looking at this picture it should be very easy to make some clips for it. Cut 2 piece of sheet metal to fit as the original's do drill small holes in the center of each one and put a small screw in it. Place it in the right spot and take some washer that will fit the radio dial holes good and nut tighten it up your done. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-25-2019, 08:54 AM	#8
NewBayColony Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northbridge,MA Posts: 496	Re: Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative [QUOTE=Andy4639;8494146]Looking at this picture it should be very easy to make some clips for it. Cut 2 piece of sheet metal to fit as the original's do drill small holes in the center of each one and put a small screw in it. Place it in the right spot and take some washer that will fit the radio dial holes good and nut tighten it up your done. I LIKE it. Thanks __________________ 72 C20 292 3OTT 77 GMC 2500 4x4 Longstepper 350 4sp 50 3100 ex Airforce/Town of Mendon fire truck 72 GMC 1500 2wd short stepside 250 4sp 78 GMC 2500 4x Longstepper 292 4sp 54 6400 Chevy 5 window 4 sp 2sp vac rear end Shell oil truck/dump truck (Norman)

03-25-2019, 10:42 AM	#11
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative Velcro works great..... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

03-25-2019, 01:52 PM	#13
NewBayColony Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northbridge,MA Posts: 496	Re: Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative [QUOTE=bill3rail;8494216]Yes, I made some. Not that complicated, just took way too much time. The tools I needed to buy were about $50.00 and I'll never use them again! Sorry about the image size, not sure how to adjust it. Bill At least they came out nice. For what they go for, maybe you should make a bunch and pay off the tool.I wouldn't mind a couple of test pieces to evaluate. Just sayin... __________________ 72 C20 292 3OTT 77 GMC 2500 4x4 Longstepper 350 4sp 50 3100 ex Airforce/Town of Mendon fire truck 72 GMC 1500 2wd short stepside 250 4sp 78 GMC 2500 4x Longstepper 292 4sp 54 6400 Chevy 5 window 4 sp 2sp vac rear end Shell oil truck/dump truck (Norman)

03-25-2019, 05:54 PM	#14
Leonard1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Paducah, Ky Posts: 393	Re: Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative

10-18-2019, 11:53 PM	#23
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,700	Re: Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative I have been searching for a radio delete plate for a while, there's not a real shortage of them so to speak but I refuse to pay $125 plus $10 to ship off of ebay, and found a local guy on Craigslist that wanted $80 and I refuse to pay that also... so I made my own. Not quite an original but still looks nice, sanitary and acceptable to me. Attached Images

10-19-2019, 01:29 AM	#24
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,161	Re: Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative I used these body molding clips on my delete plate. Just get a fender washer to cover the hole from the rear. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021-partially bought back 2024) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

10-19-2019, 08:22 AM	#25
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,464	Re: Radio Delete Plate Clip Alternative Bingo^^^



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