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1986Silverado · 03-07-2005, 06:18 PM

install a radio? Got the dash bezel cut yesterday but did not want to use tin snips and ther hacksaw did not seem to fit. Any suggestions?

Russell · 03-07-2005, 06:50 PM

Sawzall

Or, if you are a wimp, dremel could work too

Destructo · 03-07-2005, 07:15 PM

I used a dremel cause I wanted it to be accurate! I would also use a pneumatic cut-off tool had I had one when I did mine, MUCH quicker than the dremel and would be easy to cut a straight line.

TrainD5115 · 03-08-2005, 12:04 AM

For those of us who do not have any cool power tools, I used a large utility knife with a small saw blade. After cutting the rough outline for the radiio I went back around the edges with a good size file to smooth things out. Do a few test fits to make sure you don't take too much out.

ste-pel · 03-08-2005, 09:23 AM

i used a jig saw

79C10 · 03-08-2005, 11:25 AM

I used a exhaust cutter (pnematic cutter) for mine then filed down the rough spots

1986Silverado · 03-08-2005, 11:32 AM

Have no dremel or pnematic cutter, so looks like I will be getting some metal blades for the old jigsaw

Ric83 · 03-08-2005, 11:47 AM

We just used a hacksaw blade on my dad's truck.

87_Blazer · 03-12-2005, 10:14 AM

yep just use a hachsaw blade; maybe modify it to some sort of pre-historic handle like i did and you will be fine!!

ste-pel · 03-12-2005, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87_Blazer

yep just use a hachsaw blade; maybe modify it to some sort of pre-historic handle like i did and you will be fine!!

vicegrips for good for a handle sometimes

87_Blazer · 03-12-2005, 10:51 PM

very true....very true

77gmcjoe · 03-12-2005, 11:41 PM

Cutting the dash?
HERESY!!!!!!

Justins76 · 03-13-2005, 02:05 AM

I tried snips and they worked ok on one side, but the sawzall made quick work of the other. Kind of hated using a big ol saw just to make a little cut. A jig with a metal cutting blade should work.

03-07-2005, 06:18 PM	#1
1986Silverado What I drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Star, MS Posts: 418	how to cut dash to... install a radio? Got the dash bezel cut yesterday but did not want to use tin snips and ther hacksaw did not seem to fit. Any suggestions? __________________ 1986 Chevy Crew Cab Dually(Choo-Choo Conversion) 2006 Chevy Equinox

03-07-2005, 06:50 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Sawzall Or, if you are a wimp, dremel could work too __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-07-2005, 07:15 PM	#3
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I used a dremel cause I wanted it to be accurate! I would also use a pneumatic cut-off tool had I had one when I did mine, MUCH quicker than the dremel and would be easy to cut a straight line. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

03-08-2005, 12:04 AM	#4
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	For those of us who do not have any cool power tools, I used a large utility knife with a small saw blade. After cutting the rough outline for the radiio I went back around the edges with a good size file to smooth things out. Do a few test fits to make sure you don't take too much out. __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

03-08-2005, 11:32 AM	#7
1986Silverado What I drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Star, MS Posts: 418	Have no dremel or pnematic cutter, so looks like I will be getting some metal blades for the old jigsaw __________________ 1986 Chevy Crew Cab Dually(Choo-Choo Conversion) 2006 Chevy Equinox

03-08-2005, 09:23 AM	#5
ste-pel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15	i used a jig saw

03-08-2005, 11:25 AM	#6
79C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 159	I used a exhaust cutter (pnematic cutter) for mine then filed down the rough spots

03-08-2005, 11:47 AM	#8
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	We just used a hacksaw blade on my dad's truck. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

03-12-2005, 10:14 AM	#9
87_Blazer Getcha' Pull!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Posts: 215	yep just use a hachsaw blade; maybe modify it to some sort of pre-historic handle like i did and you will be fine!!

03-12-2005, 10:51 PM	#11
87_Blazer Getcha' Pull!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Posts: 215	very true....very true

03-12-2005, 11:41 PM	#12
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 340	Cutting the dash? HERESY!!!!!! __________________ 1977 GMC K25 400/400/205 1989 Chevy Suburban R1500 350/700R4 (work beater) 1994 Chevy K3500 dually 454/4L80 1996 Corvette LT4 350/ZF 6 speed 2000 Bonneville SSEI Supercharged 3.8 Liter V6 1966 Chevelle 2 door sedan (Needs major repair )

03-13-2005, 02:05 AM	#13
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	I tried snips and they worked ok on one side, but the sawzall made quick work of the other. Kind of hated using a big ol saw just to make a little cut. A jig with a metal cutting blade should work. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

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