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LDO · 12-23-2012, 07:44 PM

I need to fix the buggered up radio hole in my 66 dash. I think one of those trick bezels won't work as the hole is pretty big and extends past the bottom edge.

Has anyone used one of the patch panels from classic parts, or other vendors? How happy are you with the metal, etc..

I guess it would be better to use a section from a donor dash maybe?

Any advice???

harpo1313 · 12-23-2012, 08:25 PM

theres a radio delete plate in the classifieds here, in mass .looks pretty large ,you might be able to do something with it 15 bucks to

travz500 · 12-23-2012, 08:43 PM

Well if you decide you want original I got a cab I am cutting up the dash is good if you want a section of it let me know just pm me
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LDO · 12-23-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by travz500

Well if you decide you want original I got a cab I am cutting up the dash is good if you want a section of it let me know just pm me
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LDO · 01-28-2013, 08:22 PM

Here's what I ended up making out of a 5 dollar piece of aluminum. Not bad for a day's work....

final results with radio installed. Hardly visible once painted.

Hx16457 · 01-28-2013, 11:03 PM

I replace the whole dash for that very reason! Lots of spot welds to drill and six bolts to remove but it comes right out and the donor dash fits right back in. About a 2 day job.
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pestwagon · 01-29-2013, 04:55 AM

Thanks LDO that is exactly the solution (easy) to the problem. Still have the template and can you make one up?

12-23-2012, 07:44 PM	#1
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,294	Dash Repair I need to fix the buggered up radio hole in my 66 dash. I think one of those trick bezels won't work as the hole is pretty big and extends past the bottom edge. Has anyone used one of the patch panels from classic parts, or other vendors? How happy are you with the metal, etc.. I guess it would be better to use a section from a donor dash maybe? Any advice??? __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

12-23-2012, 08:25 PM	#2
harpo1313 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: cape codmass Posts: 57	Re: Dash Repair theres a radio delete plate in the classifieds here, in mass .looks pretty large ,you might be able to do something with it 15 bucks to

12-23-2012, 08:43 PM	#3
travz500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: ozawkie ks Posts: 945	Re: Dash Repair Well if you decide you want original I got a cab I am cutting up the dash is good if you want a section of it let me know just pm me Posted via Mobile Device

01-28-2013, 08:22 PM	#5
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,294	Re: Dash Repair Here's what I ended up making out of a 5 dollar piece of aluminum. Not bad for a day's work.... final results with radio installed. Hardly visible once painted. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

01-28-2013, 11:03 PM	#6
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: Dash Repair I replace the whole dash for that very reason! Lots of spot welds to drill and six bolts to remove but it comes right out and the donor dash fits right back in. About a 2 day job. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

01-29-2013, 04:55 AM	#7
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	Re: Dash Repair Thanks LDO that is exactly the solution (easy) to the problem. Still have the template and can you make one up?



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