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06-08-2015, 01:35 PM | #1 |
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Butchered radio opening! What'd you guys do?
So my truck's PO tried to cut the radio opening and did a terrible job of it.
I don't have near the skills to weld in a new section, and I'd hate to lose pin stripping on other parts of the dash, so I was wondering what other folks here did with there cut up messes. Thanks in advance! |
06-08-2015, 01:41 PM | #2 |
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Re: Butchered radio opening! What'd you guys do?
You could JB WELD a replacement piece from behind after carefully cutting out the butchered section along the curved section.
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06-08-2015, 01:50 PM | #3 |
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Re: Butchered radio opening! What'd you guys do?
This is an easy fix...but first, are you wanting to install another radio? If so, are you going to go with another radio that utilizes the control knob shafts to mount the unit or will you be going with a single-din unit?
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See THIS LINK POST #247. That's my truck. I used a patch cut from another 64-66 dash but vendors also sell the patch piece. You CAN do this!
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06-09-2015, 07:33 PM | #6 |
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I'm in the same position lug. Broke as a joke. Trying to make do. I like the Velcro plate temporary solution. May give that a shot
Hey Paul... Pm me about what that might cost if you don't mind. Thanks |
06-09-2015, 07:56 PM | #7 |
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Check out post 61 of my build thread HERE
All it cost me was a 5 dollar piece of aluminum. Once I painted it the color of the dash, it was almost invisible...
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06-09-2015, 10:35 PM | #8 |
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LDO that looks awesome man. As does the rest of the truck.
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06-08-2015, 03:28 PM | #9 |
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Re: Butchered radio opening! What'd you guys do?
I swear it looks like he used a hammer and a chisel. Maybe an air chisel. The PO needs to be slapped. Repairing it the way TJ did might be your best bet, unless you can find a radio that will fit the hole and hide all that stuff. I cut my dash but I used a metal cutting blade and measured a few times..
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06-08-2015, 04:29 PM | #11 |
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Holy cow lug! You did an awesome job.
Wolfman, I thought My truck had it bad.... Yikes sorry man. You def made the best of it. I don't plan on putting a radio back in for a while, but when I do I'd like it to be stock. Eventually I'll have to work up the nerve to do what Lug did, but for now I'm just trying to hide the hole. |
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06-08-2015, 04:40 PM | #13 |
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Re: Butchered radio opening! What'd you guys do?
On my fleetside, the PO drilled like 30 holes all over the dash, cut the speaker vent, dented the ashtray hole and of course the usual hack job on the radio hole.
I opted to just replace the entire dash with a nice unmolested donor to fix all the issues at one time. They do make dash repair panels also that will fix your issue.
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06-08-2015, 05:41 PM | #14 |
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Re: Butchered radio opening! What'd you guys do?
I am parting several 60-66 trucks and could cut a repair panel out.
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06-08-2015, 11:57 PM | #15 |
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thats a really nice offer bud thanks but im on perm disability and dont have the extra cash right now even just for shipping .. so i have to stick with my cheap home made fixes for now but ty for the offer
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I used a radio repair panel I found on line. Cut out the piece I needed , welded it , and now working body work to finalize and paint. |
06-09-2015, 10:42 PM | #19 |
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All guys braving the proper fix has got me thinking maybe I should try it.
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06-09-2015, 11:05 PM | #20 |
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Re: Butchered radio opening! What'd you guys do?
Take your time and repair it right, its something you will look at every time you drive the truck. I went with a radio delete plate look after the repair, good luck with your project.
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06-10-2015, 07:38 AM | #21 |
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Re: Butchered radio opening! What'd you guys do?
So we almost have you convinced of welding in a patch. I did mine it was just like yours except mine only had one ear left. I bent the ear back in place. Straightened up and welded it. Then I cut a patch to fit the hole. At least I have the one hole to help make the other two holes for the original radio. Haven't bought one yet and haven't cut out the holes yet. I have very little welding experience except for restoring this truck. You can do it.
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06-10-2015, 10:49 AM | #22 |
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Re: Butchered radio opening! What'd you guys do?
radio holes I see are still there on your truck. How bout covering it up. I did this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=614582
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06-10-2015, 10:56 AM | #23 |
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Re: Butchered radio opening! What'd you guys do?
Conrad,
I will gladly send you a donor section of dash for you to fix yours. It's not perfect but it should work nicely in your truck. Just cover shipping and it's yours. I have 2 and only need one. Then you can post your repair here in your thread.
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06-10-2015, 08:13 PM | #24 |
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Bj- that's looks great, good job man.
Doobie- I bought that same delete off feeBay, and it didn't cover the damage by a long shot. Yours looks cool though, dig that silver. LDO- that would be awesome man, I'd really appreciate it. Just tell me what you need for shipping and I'll get it to you. I'm equal parts nervous and excited to try this out.... |
06-12-2015, 08:25 AM | #25 |
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Re: Butchered radio opening! What'd you guys do?
I went with gauges - need a second push button for the other hole still, but you get the idea..
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