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wink_tim · 02-24-2004, 11:32 PM

Just looking for some opinions on wether or not I should cut my dash for a CD player.

Leinie · 02-24-2004, 11:35 PM

Do what you think is best and don't look back.. Of course if you have a rare ,highly optioned truck you might not want to cut it.

gr8scott51 · 02-24-2004, 11:37 PM

I spent a lot of money to buy the Custom Autosound unit with the 6 disc changer, kick panel and dash speakers - sounds like crap.

Cut it if music is important to you.

scott

67dragtruck · 02-24-2004, 11:48 PM

I don't know how many of you watched the Barrett Jackson auction, but the cars that brought the most money were the updated cars for the first time instead of the concourse ones.

I'd cut it and not look back.

Tom

Inthuwind · 02-24-2004, 11:51 PM

how about a custom console underneath the dash---you could remove it later---just a thought

**71swb4x4** · 02-24-2004, 11:57 PM

If you are keeping the truck for a long time cut it if you want to. It will be more convenient for you. If you may sell it soon don't cut it, that way if the previous owner wants it original they have it that way, and if not they can cut it.
And - its not like it can never be fixed. That's what a welder is for. People weld on new rockers everyday, and that's not a big deal.
On a dash that I had the PO but it but then folded it back, they did a great job and you couldn't tell it was folded back, but then when the dash was fixed the tabs were just bent back and welded.
Or you could always keep the pieces you cut out in case you ever want to fix it.

67dragtruck · 02-24-2004, 11:58 PM

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Originally posted by Inthuwind
how about a custom console underneath the dash---you could remove it later---just a thought

That's a good idea. I thought of putting mine in my new console and didn't even think of suggesting it.

Tom

71chevylongbed · 02-25-2004, 12:31 AM

how about mounting it in the glove box. that is where i mounted mine and that way nobody can see it.

bigvinnie · 02-25-2004, 01:07 AM

cut it, you can always replace the dash or weld in a patch panel from a donor truck if you wanna go back... not difficult at all...

Hooter · 02-25-2004, 01:28 AM

I dont think too many people are looking for 100% stock chevy, I wouldnt pay less if it had a cd player in it, I would actually consider it a bonus, if it was a 71 Monte SS 454 then I would never cut the dash, but its a chevy truck and will probably be cut in its life anyways, almost 73-87 i see has the dash cut

**N2TRUX** · 02-25-2004, 01:37 AM

Don't be Skeert, cut it up. It's only metal...

**smitty62** · 02-25-2004, 01:42 AM

There are just too many options to cutting, IMO. Especially for a radio

SWEET7T · 02-25-2004, 01:48 AM

plug in the dremel and slice it out!!!

68plus4sub · 02-25-2004, 03:20 AM

Cut it, but be very careful. There is almost no room for error. If you mess up, the face plate of the CD player won't cover it. The last one I did, i cut the square to small, then filed the rest to fit the CD player mount. Took a little extra time, but made the fit exactly right.

**GMCPaul** · 02-25-2004, 04:22 AM

If you want a in-dash CD player cut away just do clean cuts, but I highly recommend you DON'T CUT THE DOORS FOR SPEAKERS!!! They always get ruined by moisture when installed in the doors.
GMCPaul

Alexis · 02-25-2004, 04:28 AM

pull out the air saw!

I say you put a 8inch screen there get some buckets seats and a center console that has the stereo mount inside and drop in a headunit and a dvd player

CPNEJR · 02-25-2004, 10:18 AM

This seems appropriate to me

SCOTI · 02-25-2004, 12:30 PM

Hhmmm..... apple didn't fall far from the tree.

**CPNE** · 02-25-2004, 12:50 PM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
Hhmmm..... apple didn't fall far from the tree.

All you can do as a parent is raise them to weigh the consequences of their actions and make informed decisions!

Maybe I should change my network security so as to restrict access to my jpegs

nate68 · 02-25-2004, 09:30 PM

i agree with Paul, don't cut the doors for speakers. its a pain in the butt trying to find new doors that aren't cut and/or fixing the cut ones.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-25-2004, 09:49 PM

Cut it ....It's only metal...

CPNEJR · 02-25-2004, 11:44 PM

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originally posted by SCOTI
Hhmmm..... apple didn't fall far from the tree.

Well thank you

I take that as a compliment

ChevLoRay · 02-26-2004, 12:29 AM

I used a Dremel tool and cut the corners to fit an AM/FM/CD in my son's '69. My cab has A/C, so I have been very reluctant to cut it. I have a Pontiac AM/FM (needs the Multiplexer unit to be complete) that I am considering having rebuilt for my truck. Then, maybe an XM satellite tuner....nah. It's just an old school truck.

cduster · 02-26-2004, 01:05 AM

When In doubt....cut it out!

Dan

AK70SWB · 02-26-2004, 01:07 AM

don't cut it!! put the cd player in the glove box, i know it card board, but it'll hold it. mine has been in there for two years. and the factory am radio is still in the dash for looks!!!

02-24-2004, 11:32 PM	#1
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	to cut or not to cut Just looking for some opinions on wether or not I should cut my dash for a CD player.

02-24-2004, 11:37 PM	#3
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	I spent a lot of money to buy the Custom Autosound unit with the 6 disc changer, kick panel and dash speakers - sounds like crap. Cut it if music is important to you. scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

02-24-2004, 11:48 PM	#4
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	updating I don't know how many of you watched the Barrett Jackson auction, but the cars that brought the most money were the updated cars for the first time instead of the concourse ones. I'd cut it and not look back. Tom __________________ No more dragtruck for me. I'm building a new ride though. It's a '71 fleetside, 400 sbc, 700R4. Working on it now, finally. Soon to have Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI, Vintage Air, 1 piece windows, buddy buckets, etc. My new build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post2861817 Best pass with the old dragtruck: 5.32 @ 131.6 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.25 60' Fogger/Plate 2003 Best pass with the street 406 hydraulic roller motor w/ mild plate tuneup 5.93 @ 114 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.29 60' 2003 or 2004

02-24-2004, 11:51 PM	#5
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	how about a custom console underneath the dash---you could remove it later---just a thought __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

02-24-2004, 11:57 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	If you are keeping the truck for a long time cut it if you want to. It will be more convenient for you. If you may sell it soon don't cut it, that way if the previous owner wants it original they have it that way, and if not they can cut it. And - its not like it can never be fixed. That's what a welder is for. People weld on new rockers everyday, and that's not a big deal. On a dash that I had the PO but it but then folded it back, they did a great job and you couldn't tell it was folded back, but then when the dash was fixed the tabs were just bent back and welded. Or you could always keep the pieces you cut out in case you ever want to fix it. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-24-2004, 11:35 PM	#2
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	Do what you think is best and don't look back.. Of course if you have a rare ,highly optioned truck you might not want to cut it.

02-25-2004, 12:31 AM	#8
71chevylongbed Got Horsepower? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IDAHO Posts: 406	how about mounting it in the glove box. that is where i mounted mine and that way nobody can see it. __________________ 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers

02-25-2004, 01:07 AM	#9
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	cut it, you can always replace the dash or weld in a patch panel from a donor truck if you wanna go back... not difficult at all... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

02-25-2004, 01:28 AM	#10
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I dont think too many people are looking for 100% stock chevy, I wouldnt pay less if it had a cd player in it, I would actually consider it a bonus, if it was a 71 Monte SS 454 then I would never cut the dash, but its a chevy truck and will probably be cut in its life anyways, almost 73-87 i see has the dash cut __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

02-25-2004, 01:37 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Don't be Skeert, cut it up. It's only metal... Attached Images

02-25-2004, 01:42 AM	#12
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	There are just too many options to cutting, IMO. Especially for a radio __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

02-25-2004, 01:48 AM	#13
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02-25-2004, 03:20 AM	#14
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	Cut it, but be very careful. There is almost no room for error. If you mess up, the face plate of the CD player won't cover it. The last one I did, i cut the square to small, then filed the rest to fit the CD player mount. Took a little extra time, but made the fit exactly right. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

02-25-2004, 04:22 AM	#15
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,722	If you want a in-dash CD player cut away just do clean cuts, but I highly recommend you DON'T CUT THE DOORS FOR SPEAKERS!!! They always get ruined by moisture when installed in the doors. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

02-25-2004, 04:28 AM	#16
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	pull out the air saw! I say you put a 8inch screen there get some buckets seats and a center console that has the stereo mount inside and drop in a headunit and a dvd player



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02-25-2004, 10:18 AM	#17
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	This seems appropriate to me Attached Images __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

02-25-2004, 12:30 PM	#18
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02-25-2004, 09:30 PM	#20
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i agree with Paul, don't cut the doors for speakers. its a pain in the butt trying to find new doors that aren't cut and/or fixing the cut ones. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

02-25-2004, 09:49 PM	#21
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02-26-2004, 12:29 AM	#23
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I used a Dremel tool and cut the corners to fit an AM/FM/CD in my son's '69. My cab has A/C, so I have been very reluctant to cut it. I have a Pontiac AM/FM (needs the Multiplexer unit to be complete) that I am considering having rebuilt for my truck. Then, maybe an XM satellite tuner....nah. It's just an old school truck. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-26-2004, 01:05 AM	#24
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	When In doubt....cut it out! Dan

02-26-2004, 01:07 AM	#25
AK70SWB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SPRINGFIELD MO. Posts: 126	don't cut it!! put the cd player in the glove box, i know it card board, but it'll hold it. mine has been in there for two years. and the factory am radio is still in the dash for looks!!! __________________ the sun even shines on a dogs a$$ some days!!!

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