The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-26-2017, 02:42 PM   #1
davischevy
Senior Member

 
davischevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Harrison, Arkansas
Posts: 9,784
Should I cut the dash.

I recently acquired a 98% rust free California K10, Cheyenne with factory air, tach and four speed, with one factory repaint. This thing is original right down to the intact California emissions.

Now for my question. I have a period correct 8 track player that will not fit in the radio hole without cutting the dash.

The dash won't have to be cut much, just maybe a 1/4 inch all around.

Do you think it will hurt the value of the truck?
__________________
other Larry


Build thread, Arkansas K10
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5





The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.
davischevy is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 02:47 PM   #2
flashed
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,729
Re: Should I cut the dash.

Yes ,just send me the truck and you keep the 8 track player.
flashed is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 02:49 PM   #3
67ChevyRedneck
Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
 
67ChevyRedneck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 23,090
Re: Should I cut the dash.

I normally say "go for it" but on this one... nope.
__________________
Jesse James
1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73
1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc
1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken!
2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71
2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd
2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo
2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride
American Born, Country by the Grace of God
1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild!
My 1967 C-10 Build Thread
My Vintage Air A/C Install
Project "On a Dime"
Trying my hand at Home Renovation!
1965 Mustang Modifications!
67ChevyRedneck is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 03:17 PM   #4
dozerbill72
Senior Member
 
dozerbill72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Berryville Arkansas
Posts: 402
Re: Should I cut the dash.

Larry, I will make you better offer than Flashed. You keep the truck and I will take the eight track off your hands. As to your original question it's your truck if you want the 8 track than I say go for it.
dozerbill72 is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 03:26 PM   #5
leddzepp
Moderator
 
leddzepp's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern Cal
Posts: 19,972
Re: Should I cut the dash.

I would add a factory am/fm instead. That will increase the value of your truck and you don’t have to cut your dash.
__________________
1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed.

1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck.


RIP ElJay
RIP 67ChevyRedneck
RIP Grumpy Old Man
leddzepp is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 03:39 PM   #6
truckster
Senior Member
 
truckster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
Posts: 7,761
Re: Should I cut the dash.

Yes, if you have a truck that is that original cutting the dash will hurt the value.
__________________
I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson
truckster is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 03:59 PM   #7
cypressbog
Go Pack Go!
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Green Bay
Posts: 2,669
Re: Should I cut the dash.

cypressbog is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 04:02 PM   #8
el_fantasma
Registered User
 
el_fantasma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Redwood City CA
Posts: 566
Re: Should I cut the dash.

I’ve never understood the appeal of an 8 track player, ok here it comes . . .
__________________
72 White Cheyenne, The Ghost
el_fantasma is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 04:08 PM   #9
Llay R. Rac
Senior Member
 
Llay R. Rac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Arizona
Posts: 324
Re: Should I cut the dash.

slot or trim the bezel of the 8 track to fit the opening.
__________________
1965 Suburban, 2 wd.,292, 4-speed.
proudly owned and operated since Valentines day 1969.
Llay R. Rac is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 04:36 PM   #10
MARKDTN
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 2,122
Re: Should I cut the dash.

Trade for a period correct under-dash 8-track. Don't cut the dash.
__________________
'83 K20-TPI
'73 C10
'79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD)
'07 Tahoe(Son driving)
'14 Suburban-DD
'71 C10-current project
MARKDTN is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 04:37 PM   #11
raggedjim
Senior Member
 
raggedjim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Murray, Kentucky
Posts: 3,338
Re: Should I cut the dash.

It's just an old truck, and how are you gonna play those Freddy Fender 8-tracks unless you cut the dash? It's a no-brainer for me....
__________________
Roger

'68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675
'69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer
'70 GMC Jimmy 2wd
raggedjim is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 05:02 PM   #12
cleszkie
Registered User
 
cleszkie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Posts: 2,191
Re: Should I cut the dash.

If you have to cut the dash, then in my opinion it wasn't designed/meant to be in the truck way back then and now. Its not like a period correct item that just bolts in or on. You cut that dash, and you have just committed yourself to that 8-track for all eternity.
cleszkie is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 05:59 PM   #13
randy500
Account Suspended
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 6,873
Re: Should I cut the dash.

If you have to ask you know the answer...
randy500 is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 06:30 PM   #14
dflarsen77
Active Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Salida, CA
Posts: 177
Re: Should I cut the dash.

I thought all the 8 tracks for these trucks were under dash anyways.
__________________
David Larsen
1970 Chevrolet C-10
dflarsen77 is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 08:18 PM   #15
LockDoc
The Older Generation

 
LockDoc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,270
Re: Should I cut the dash.

Quote:
Originally Posted by davischevy View Post
I recently acquired a 98% rust free California K10, Cheyenne with factory air, tach and four speed, with one factory repaint. This thing is original right down to the intact California emissions.

Now for my question. I have a period correct 8 track player that will not fit in the radio hole without cutting the dash.

The dash won't have to be cut much, just maybe a 1/4 inch all around.

Do you think it will hurt the value of the truck?

Trolling is against board rules...

LockDoc
__________________
Leon

Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles

(My Dually Pickup Project Thread)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820

-
LockDoc is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 09:16 PM   #16
FirstOwner69
Senior Member
 
FirstOwner69's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wisconsin & Arizona
Posts: 4,835
Re: Should I cut the dash.

Huh??? I can't believe you even asked that question. If you want to listen to your old 8-tracks, buy a correct AM/FM, convert the tapes to digital and send them to the radio via an FM transmitter. That's what I did with some of my old LPs. I use a Garmin 850 nav unit that has a built-in transmitter. It's not in stereo but it sounds period correct that way. I did the same with some CDs of old music.

Jim

Last edited by FirstOwner69; 10-26-2017 at 09:22 PM.
FirstOwner69 is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 10:07 PM   #17
Joesjunk
Senior Member
 
Joesjunk's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Independence MO.
Posts: 7,689
Re: Should I cut the dash.

Don't cut the dash. But do post a picture of the truck 😉
__________________
72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint
71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint
71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint
72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe
72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint
72 Cheyenne/30 Dually
69 Camaro SS396 4-speed
13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new
05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new)
85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint
86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored
80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint
95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new
95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles
2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles
2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles
2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles

67-72 Parts for sale
Joesjunk is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 10:14 PM   #18
Advanced Design
Senior Member
 
Advanced Design's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Oblong, Illinois
Posts: 7,014
Re: Should I cut the dash.

Quote:
Originally Posted by LockDoc View Post
Trolling is against board rules...

LockDoc
Ha...x2
Advanced Design is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 10:19 PM   #19
68c10airstream
Registered User
 
68c10airstream's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Marquette michigan
Posts: 828
Re: Should I cut the dash.

How about taking a gm under dash tissue dispenser and converting the inside to hold the 8 track. Hidden and functional. Looks good in use or not.
68c10airstream is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 10:19 PM   #20
raggedjim
Senior Member
 
raggedjim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Murray, Kentucky
Posts: 3,338
Re: Should I cut the dash.

Quote:
Originally Posted by FirstOwner69 View Post
Huh??? I can't believe you even asked that question. If you want to listen to your old 8-tracks, buy a correct AM/FM, convert the tapes to digital and send them to the radio via an FM transmitter. That's what I did with some of my old LPs. I use a Garmin 850 nav unit that has a built-in transmitter. It's not in stereo but it sounds period correct that way. I did the same with some CDs of old music.

Jim
If you do this keep the fade-out in the middle of a song, then a loud "chunk!" and the the fade-up to the rest of the song. I'm pretty sure my Jethro Tull "Aqualung" did that...
__________________
Roger

'68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675
'69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer
'70 GMC Jimmy 2wd
raggedjim is offline  
Old 10-26-2017, 10:34 PM   #21
leddzepp
Moderator
 
leddzepp's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern Cal
Posts: 19,972
Re: Should I cut the dash.

Quote:
Originally Posted by LockDoc View Post
Trolling is against board rules...

LockDoc
Yep...everyone seems to be falling for it too
__________________
1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed.

1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck.


RIP ElJay
RIP 67ChevyRedneck
RIP Grumpy Old Man
leddzepp is offline  
Old 10-27-2017, 12:26 AM   #22
In The Ten Ring
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 6,421
Re: Should I cut the dash.

"Should I cut the dash?"

That question is nearly as dangerous as testifying against the Clintons.
In The Ten Ring is offline  
Old 10-27-2017, 12:40 AM   #23
Rufas
Registered User
 
Rufas's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Fort Mohave, AZ
Posts: 346
Re: Should I cut the dash.

Quote:
Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring View Post
"Should I cut the dash?"

That question is nearly as dangerous as testifying against the Clintons.
Good one!
__________________
1970 GMC 2500
700R Trans
RideTech 4 link rear suspension - Air Bagged on all four corners
350 SBC 300hp
Weiand Supercharger
FiTech EFI
Rufas is offline  
Old 10-27-2017, 01:20 AM   #24
Already Gone
70+ ( Old Skool Club )
 
Already Gone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada
Posts: 9,070
Re: Should I cut the dash.

Quote:
Originally Posted by leddzepp View Post
Yep...everyone seems to be falling for it too
Okay.. What an I missing ? Are you guys considering it trolling because he asked if it would hurt the value of the truck? The poster is an active board paying member and has been a member since 2008 with 2900 posts. I checked on the rules and I've attached the link about trolling. I ask because in the 14 years I've been on this site I got a hit one time because I posted a pic of a seat with its original cover and the replacement cover that I was going to get installed. Someone asked me if I would sell the original and I said yes and I was accused of trolling when I wasn't and what I found hard to take was the fact that there was no talking about it. I replied to this because there are lots of new members and it'll be good for them to see how the site is managed. I see the rule but no explanation of what constitutes trolling on the site.

IV. Pure trolling, either to upset someone or simply for your personal
enjoyment, is strictly prohibited. If you're here to cause trouble, it will be a very short stay. Immediate BAN and you will be reported to your ISP.
__________________
1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4
1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package
1992 K1500 GMC Suburban

Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601

" 4 Things When Used are Gone Forever "

" A Word After it is Said - A Missed Opportunity - Time once Passed - Trust after its Lost "


RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021
Already Gone is offline  
Old 10-27-2017, 01:29 AM   #25
dflarsen77
Active Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Salida, CA
Posts: 177
Re: Should I cut the dash.

When someone says something unintentionally like that, and it gets a lot of slightly amused outrage, I have found it common to say that they were really just trolling, just a way to look at as being funny. Like at work when someone says something at a meeting and everyone goes off on a giant tangent and adds 2 hours to our meeting, we say we just got trolled. Real trolling is a bit darker, and doesn't work too well here from what I've seen. Like if someone came on here and told us that all our generation trucks are garbage and all our knowledge is worthless, and 200 people responded in anger, that person would have trolled us. Our mods are too on top of it
__________________
David Larsen
1970 Chevrolet C-10
dflarsen77 is offline  
Closed Thread

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:52 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com