Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Already Gone** · 07-23-2014, 11:31 AM

This is a pretty simple install, cause even I pulled it off. My one suggestion is to make sure the stereo goes in through the plate properly especially if you are getting a shop ( like I did ) to install the stereo. My dash was cut by the PO so this was a great solution for me. Jareds' instructions are very good the only thing I changed was I drilled ( with a tiny bit ) a guide hole through the template paper, then removed the template and drilled the holes to the right size.

Here is what I had when I removed the 90's C/D player when it croaked.
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I taped the template over the hole.
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After the holes are drilled
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The Polished Billet Aluminum Plate Installed
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The new Sony installed
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sKnNyPpY · 07-23-2014, 11:49 AM

Great look, I need to do this.

**LockDoc** · 07-23-2014, 12:44 PM

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Good job on the install... Looks great!

LockDoc

Gillnetter · 07-23-2014, 12:58 PM

How much are those billet plates? That looks really nice!

trkfrk · 07-23-2014, 01:02 PM

That looks great. I need to do the same thing. I wasn't sure what I was going to use. Thanks for sharing. Do you have a link?

tommys72 · 07-23-2014, 01:06 PM

That turned out really nice

Low Elco · 07-23-2014, 01:21 PM

Thaaaaat- is tight! I did something similar in a 72 Monte I had, looked factory. Great stuff!

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-23-2014, 01:27 PM

That looks good enough to make me want to cut my dash in my truck......even the el camino

**LockDoc** · 07-23-2014, 02:03 PM

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Here is the thread on them....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624412

LockDoc

snipescastle2 · 07-26-2014, 02:22 PM

Great job! Am I correct in assuming there are studs /bolts/screws attaching these plates?
Just curious, I'm going to do this as well.
Thanks!
Ben

**Already Gone** · 07-26-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by snipescastle2

Great job! Am I correct in assuming there are studs /bolts/screws attaching these plates?
Just curious, I'm going to do this as well.
Thanks!
Ben

You are correct and they are included with the plate along with a polishing cloth. here is a pic of the install instructions.

KKJONES · 04-01-2016, 10:27 AM

Hello my name kelvin, how do i go about ordering a billet radio bezel i cut my radio dash hole to wide.

KKJONES · 04-01-2016, 11:12 AM

Hello my name kelvin, how do i go about ordering a billet radio bezel i cut my radio dash hole to wide.[/QUOTE]

**Already Gone** · 04-01-2016, 11:20 AM

hers a link to the thread for purchasing the bezels.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654607

07-23-2014, 11:31 AM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,078	Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate This is a pretty simple install, cause even I pulled it off. My one suggestion is to make sure the stereo goes in through the plate properly especially if you are getting a shop ( like I did ) to install the stereo. My dash was cut by the PO so this was a great solution for me. Jareds' instructions are very good the only thing I changed was I drilled ( with a tiny bit ) a guide hole through the template paper, then removed the template and drilled the holes to the right size. Here is what I had when I removed the 90's C/D player when it croaked. I taped the template over the hole. After the holes are drilled The Polished Billet Aluminum Plate Installed The new Sony installed __________________ 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 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021 Last edited by Already Gone; 07-23-2014 at 11:58 AM.

07-23-2014, 11:49 AM	#2
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate Great look, I need to do this. __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

07-23-2014, 12:44 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,352	Re: Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate - Good job on the install... Looks great! LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-23-2014, 12:58 PM	#4
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Re: Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate How much are those billet plates? That looks really nice! __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307

07-23-2014, 01:02 PM	#5
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate That looks great. I need to do the same thing. I wasn't sure what I was going to use. Thanks for sharing. Do you have a link? __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

07-23-2014, 01:06 PM	#6
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate That turned out really nice __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

07-23-2014, 01:21 PM	#7
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate Thaaaaat- is tight! I did something similar in a 72 Monte I had, looked factory. Great stuff! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-23-2014, 01:27 PM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate That looks good enough to make me want to cut my dash in my truck......even the el camino __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-23-2014, 02:03 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,352	Re: Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate - Here is the thread on them.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624412 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-26-2014, 02:22 PM	#10
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate Great job! Am I correct in assuming there are studs /bolts/screws attaching these plates? Just curious, I'm going to do this as well. Thanks! Ben

04-01-2016, 10:27 AM	#12
KKJONES Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: FRISCO,TX. Posts: 7	Re: Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate Hello my name kelvin, how do i go about ordering a billet radio bezel i cut my radio dash hole to wide.

04-01-2016, 11:12 AM	#13
KKJONES Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: FRISCO,TX. Posts: 7	Re: Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate Hello my name kelvin, how do i go about ordering a billet radio bezel i cut my radio dash hole to wide.[/QUOTE]

04-01-2016, 11:20 AM	#14
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,078	Re: Installing Mahanians' Billet Aluminum Radio Plate hers a link to the thread for purchasing the bezels. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654607 __________________ 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 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021



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