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B_derK20 · 01-16-2014, 08:37 PM

I have a perfect stock radio that I'd really like to use in my new truck but my dash panel looks like this. Can it be fixed with a piece of sheet metal ? I have no welding abilities...

Thanks

motornut · 01-16-2014, 09:31 PM

well to look stock , most cut out a good hole and weld it back in
not sure if rivits or screws would hide ok
not sure if you could pull it in from behind?
it may be a temp fix, and get it welded in later?
I found a source for a plastic plate and bits to fix mine(looks close to OEM) any size
as I moved the radio above the heater .
leaving this hole area for a CB and switches I need

**old Rusty C10** · 01-16-2014, 10:21 PM

If you cut out a piece of dash from a donor truck you will have to be able to rivet it in from a place that does not show with the bezel on the truck and that wont really give it the proper support.... Im sure that any body shop could tack that in there for about $20 or so

f.monroe · 01-16-2014, 11:39 PM

Cut a piece out of a truck at a junk yard and pop rivet it in with steel rivets. It will hold a radio . I would use a stabilizing strap to support the rear of the radio. It shouldn't go anywhere.
Frank

B_derK20 · 01-19-2014, 01:33 AM

Ok. I found a donor truck with a perfect metal dash. It looks like there are 2 bolts on either side that attach the dash panel to the cab. I'm guessing it's welded across the front near the windshield. Would it work if I unbolted the sides and cut the panel out if the donor and bolted and riveted or screwed it back into the new truck? I hate not being able to weld...

Oldriginal86 · 01-19-2014, 12:11 PM

It's a lot of work to replace the dash. The repair methods others posted would be the way I would go since it won't show once the bezel is reinstalled. Only way I would remove the dash would be in a total refit or changing to a custom/different year. IMHO

walkerb · 01-19-2014, 03:17 PM

Sucks when those get cut.

J Knight · 01-19-2014, 03:31 PM

Here is a glimps of how I did mine. The white piece is yhe donor dash portion.

95 S_Trucker · 01-19-2014, 03:44 PM

I did this on a clients truck. I used piece of sheet metal and put 4 screws in it. The 2 on the right are in the original location and the 2 on the left are screwed right into the dash. The front of the radio is supported on that plate and the rear is supporter with a metal strap. This solution will not require any welding or riveting.

01-16-2014, 08:37 PM	#1
B_derK20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clifton, CO Posts: 76	How do I fix this? I have a perfect stock radio that I'd really like to use in my new truck but my dash panel looks like this. Can it be fixed with a piece of sheet metal ? I have no welding abilities... Thanks Attached Images

01-16-2014, 09:31 PM	#2
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: How do I fix this? well to look stock , most cut out a good hole and weld it back in not sure if rivits or screws would hide ok not sure if you could pull it in from behind? it may be a temp fix, and get it welded in later? I found a source for a plastic plate and bits to fix mine(looks close to OEM) any size as I moved the radio above the heater . leaving this hole area for a CB and switches I need __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

01-16-2014, 10:21 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: How do I fix this? If you cut out a piece of dash from a donor truck you will have to be able to rivet it in from a place that does not show with the bezel on the truck and that wont really give it the proper support.... Im sure that any body shop could tack that in there for about $20 or so __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-16-2014, 11:39 PM	#4
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: How do I fix this? Cut a piece out of a truck at a junk yard and pop rivet it in with steel rivets. It will hold a radio . I would use a stabilizing strap to support the rear of the radio. It shouldn't go anywhere. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-19-2014, 01:33 AM	#5
B_derK20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clifton, CO Posts: 76	Re: How do I fix this? Ok. I found a donor truck with a perfect metal dash. It looks like there are 2 bolts on either side that attach the dash panel to the cab. I'm guessing it's welded across the front near the windshield. Would it work if I unbolted the sides and cut the panel out if the donor and bolted and riveted or screwed it back into the new truck? I hate not being able to weld...

01-19-2014, 12:11 PM	#6
Oldriginal86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pasadena, Maryland Posts: 160	Re: How do I fix this? It's a lot of work to replace the dash. The repair methods others posted would be the way I would go since it won't show once the bezel is reinstalled. Only way I would remove the dash would be in a total refit or changing to a custom/different year. IMHO

01-19-2014, 03:17 PM	#7
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: How do I fix this? Sucks when those get cut. __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

01-19-2014, 03:31 PM	#8
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: How do I fix this? Here is a glimps of how I did mine. The white piece is yhe donor dash portion. Attached Images __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

01-19-2014, 03:44 PM	#9
95 S_Trucker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,187	Re: How do I fix this? I did this on a clients truck. I used piece of sheet metal and put 4 screws in it. The 2 on the right are in the original location and the 2 on the left are screwed right into the dash. The front of the radio is supported on that plate and the rear is supporter with a metal strap. This solution will not require any welding or riveting.



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