Dash surrond
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Dash surrond
I think that's what it's called. The plastic with wood trim that surrond the gauges AC etc.
Anyone buy one lately? Recommendations?
What's a good way to cut the opening for an aftermarket stereo?
Anyone buy one lately? Recommendations?
What's a good way to cut the opening for an aftermarket stereo?
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I haven't had to buy one lately, but I would think that quality-wise Dennis Carpenter would be the best source because they use the original tooling/process. To modify the opening, I used a dremel with a small cutting wheel - went thru it like butter and you have good control of it. I had to cut off part of the metal bracket behind the surround and fabricate a new one out of aluminum sheet. Sorry, no pics - I've been really bad about that during my rebuilds.
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I'm still at work, and do not have a photo on this pc...but I'm pretty sure that I've got one at home...if not, I'll take a new pic for ya. I had to cut mine once upon a time, and it came out looking pretty good. 
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Couldn't find one with a new radio type cutout at all at Either. Blue Oval has I think some custom ones (polished). Their site is a little confusing. Not enough pictures!
I guess I'll order a stocker and cut the hole.
I guess I'll order a stocker and cut the hole.
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I ordered mine from Dennis Carpenter, but he also supplies the same thing to other dealers. The fit and finish was excellent. I kept the shaft-style arrangement and went with a nos pioneer supertuner: Excellent radio reception, but I have to use a cassette adapter to run a portable cd player.
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Originally Posted by Mil1ion
I think Blue Oval or NPD have new ones with a slot for the CD players.