Does this dash look like it was cut?

[Sinister]

Does the hole for the radio look like it was already cut? Hole seems kinda big to me.

[grnddwn]

Does to me too but I not sure and don't have one for reference

[nightmare]

nope, looks like the normal radio hole for the truck.

[Sinister]

Cool, I was freaking for a moment. When I cut my dash to install my stereo, is there going to be a gap at the top and bottom? The hole just looks a little tall from top to bottom, but I haven't received my stereo yet to check the fit.

[nightmare]

If you cut it to fit a 1 DIN size radio, then yes, there will be a gap on the top and the bottom.

[WorkinLonghorn]

There is an adapter plate that goes behind there;

[Sinister]

Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

There is an adapter plate that goes behind there;

Where do you get the adapter from?

[Tx70gmctruck]

what does the adpater look like, does it make the dash "stock" again?

[Tx70gmctruck]

what does the adapter look like, does it make the dash "stock" again?

[Shaffer4]

Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

There is an adapter plate that goes behind there;

why does it look like they cut through a Factory Radio Delete plate to me?

[HoupPhotography]

I don't know if it is cut or not, it does look a little tall.

What type of deck (radio) are you getting? If it's a newer style radio\CD player there will be a tiny gap at the top & bottom, BUT, there will be a face plate that comes on the deck that will cover the gap..... If it's an older stock type radio then the back plate that was mentioned above will work. If you need one of the older plates, the best place may be a salvage yard, I din't think a radio shop will have one.

[WorkinLonghorn]

Quote:
Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn
There is an adapter plate that goes behind there;

why does it look like they cut through a Factory Radio Delete plate to me?

I don't know,so maybe I shoulda stayed out of this. I asked at the local sound shop about a radio for our years and the guy told me there is a kit which includes a plate.I just assumed I had this plate in there already from the previous (orig) owner.-

[tcb-1]

looks virgin to me, Sin.

[Tx70gmctruck]

not cut, there would be one big hole if the dash was cut.

[Longhorn Man]

that does actually look trimmed to me. It looks a bit too tall.

[Chevyholic]

Measure it and I'll compare it against mine. I just pulled my radio out over the weekend.

[FOREVER71]

Looks Factory To Me Uncut The Hole Is Just Under 2 1/4" Top To Bottom

[bad6772]

Looks stock to me....if you get measurements i will compare it to a 67 dash i have been hording...

[Pont406]

Not a good pic but maybe it will help.

[ratpackv8sonly]

That is the correct size. It is infact a tad bigger than the stock 2 nob radio but the radios face plate covers it. If you cut it out to that size to fit a new radio then you will have gaps as the new radios dont have as thick/wide of a face plate like the old ones so you will have gaps top an bottom.

[Shane]

stock opening ...

[michael bustamante]

I have an alpine 2 knobber and there is that gap on the top and bottom also. I sure would like to know where that filler plate came from so I could buy one

[Sinister]

I just measured it. 2 1/8" top to bottom. I'm gonna be pi$$ed if there a gap though. Does a newer type stereo come with a plate or am I going to have to find one?

[WorkinLonghorn]

OK,you guys got me wondering what the deal was with mine and since the next sound my stereo is going to make is a hi-fidelity CLANG!!! in the bottom of my dumpster,I took it out. This is what I found,I guess I have to scap my truck though,she's been "cut"!!!

[WorkinLonghorn]

And this is the plate again,maybe those clip-like things on the radio are rart of the"kit" (?)