47-55.1 Welding and AD Dash... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dachshund · 08-05-2019, 02:58 PM

I had to replace the dash in my 47 because of a "farmer" dash the PO had installed (I needed to go back to stock). Now, I want to fill in the radio hole, and the knob holes. IF I have a radio, it will go below the dash, or not at all. Either way, the holes need filled. What is the easiest - best - way to go about filling those holes? Thanks!

**mongocanfly** · 08-05-2019, 08:21 PM

The best fix you can do is cut some patch panels and weld them in the opening...you'll need a mig welder and go slow to help prevent warping...probably need a little hammer and dolley work ..then epoxy primer and some filler to slick it out...some more primer and your done

MiraclePieCo · 08-05-2019, 11:33 PM

The best and easiest way is the way the factory did it - with a radio delete panel:

**mr48chev** · 08-06-2019, 01:18 AM

That would be the correct way with a stock dash.

**mongocanfly** · 08-06-2019, 11:26 AM

that delete panel is cute....but worthless if your dash has been hacked out like most ive seen are....but if its the factory opening it would be ok

Dachshund · 08-06-2019, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

that delete panel is cute....but worthless if your dash has been hacked out like most ive seen are....but if its the factory opening it would be ok

It has the "factory opening", BUT there are two extra holes drilled in the dash to accommodate a wider radio. I figure I am gonna weld them shut, so might as well do the opening while I'm at it - unless someone has an extra delete panel handy....

**mr48chev** · 08-07-2019, 01:23 AM

Weld away then. Complete info and maybe a clear photo always gets a more accurate answer the first time around.

08-05-2019, 02:58 PM	#1
Dachshund Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Trenton MO Posts: 201	Welding and AD Dash... I had to replace the dash in my 47 because of a "farmer" dash the PO had installed (I needed to go back to stock). Now, I want to fill in the radio hole, and the knob holes. IF I have a radio, it will go below the dash, or not at all. Either way, the holes need filled. What is the easiest - best - way to go about filling those holes? Thanks!

08-05-2019, 08:21 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,657	Re: Welding and AD Dash... The best fix you can do is cut some patch panels and weld them in the opening...you'll need a mig welder and go slow to help prevent warping...probably need a little hammer and dolley work ..then epoxy primer and some filler to slick it out...some more primer and your done __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-05-2019, 11:33 PM	#3
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Welding and AD Dash... The best and easiest way is the way the factory did it - with a radio delete panel: Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

08-06-2019, 01:18 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,555	Re: Welding and AD Dash... That would be the correct way with a stock dash. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-06-2019, 11:26 AM	#5
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,657	Re: Welding and AD Dash... that delete panel is cute....but worthless if your dash has been hacked out like most ive seen are....but if its the factory opening it would be ok __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-07-2019, 01:23 AM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,555	Re: Welding and AD Dash... Weld away then. Complete info and maybe a clear photo always gets a more accurate answer the first time around. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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