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grs · 06-11-2011, 05:03 PM

Some one put small speakers in the dash. I put big ones in the back corners. What do you think of the place I put my radio?

Cherub · 06-11-2011, 05:27 PM

good but i think it may take up floor space

broey · 06-11-2011, 06:26 PM

RandyP · 06-11-2011, 07:11 PM

I'd get tired of stepping on it.

grs · 06-11-2011, 08:03 PM

Maybe I could hang it on a wire from the roof.

1LowToy · 06-11-2011, 08:13 PM

I still kinda like my AM radio in the stock location. Best AM radio I've ever had cause it won't turn on.

Restrorob · 06-11-2011, 08:16 PM

Tie it to the steering wheel for easier station changes !

grs · 06-11-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Tie it to the steering wheel for easier station changes !

That is a great idea. I could put a cup holder on top of it.

bigwheel15 · 06-11-2011, 10:00 PM

Didnt wanna cut up the dash I see?

grs · 06-11-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwheel15

Didnt wanna cut up the dash I see?

Here is what some one did to the dash bezel. I am fixing it.

firenuttz · 06-11-2011, 10:45 PM

how did you do that to the bezel???

**Corts60** · 06-11-2011, 10:58 PM

Is that grip tape/non-skid material?

grs · 06-12-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by firenuttz

how did you do that to the bezel???

I went to a shop where they install radios, and bought a piece of abs plastic. It is 1/8th. inch thick. It is smooth on one side, and textured on the other. Made a template. Marked the plastic with a welders soap stone marker. Used a straight edge, and used a box cutter knife to cut it. Keep cutting till the cut is deep enough so you can snap the piece off. Then cut the corner, and trim it. Use a file to to shape it also. I will use small black screws to attach it to the bezel later.

Pop's C-10 · 06-11-2011, 11:21 PM

2 words...zip ties :d

weaintscared · 06-12-2011, 09:25 AM

Who needs a radio? All you need is a big block Chevy motor, nice size cam, & headers with Flowmasters ( Now That's A Tune ). LOL
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West Texas Z · 06-12-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by weaintscared

Who needs a radio? All you need is a big block Chevy motor, nice size cam, & headers with Flowmasters ( Now That's A Tune ). LOL
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Thats what I did.

grs · 06-13-2011, 10:32 PM

Got the radio installed under the dash. And dash repaired.

1974ChevyC10 · 06-14-2011, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by grs

Got the radio installed under the dash. And dash repaired.

First the repair you did on the bezel looks really good.Second where did you get that under dash mounting kit for your radio that also looks good and would like to know where you got it so i can get something like that for my truck?

broey · 06-13-2011, 11:06 PM

why didn't you just use the area deigned for the radio?

Low84 · 06-14-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by broey

why didn't you just use the area deigned for the radio?

Yeah, I'm a little confused too.

mdb · 06-13-2011, 11:28 PM

Should've just shoved it under the brake pedal, or are you scared?

OSE_NERO · 06-14-2011, 07:49 AM

I'll be having two radios in mine, seeing as though my original one still works, but I want to listen to my iPhone and CD's, so I'm debating on widening my ash tray and taking it out, since there will be no smoking in my truck, ever, and putting the secondary, aftermarket radio in there to tuck it away with none-the-wiser. Or I may just make my glove compartment deeper and put it there, but that's a hellofa distance to switch a tune. Any ideas?

West Texas Z · 06-14-2011, 09:08 AM

the repair looks good.

1tonchevy · 06-14-2011, 09:17 AM

where did you get the new radio holder?

GCncsuHD · 06-14-2011, 09:25 AM

The dash repair looks great....but why did you drill into the dash below rather than just putting the radio back where it should go? I had a similar looking panel to cover the radio area and mounted the radio in that spot. Looked much cleaner IMO.

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Originally Posted by 1974ChevyC10

First the repair you did on the bezel looks really good.Second where did you get that under dash mounting kit for your radio that also looks good and would like to know where you got it so i can get something like that for my truck?

Any local audio shop should have them, I used one when I hid a radio under the dash of my 70 Chevelle.

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