1970 Skylark dash radio holes template

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  1. Ragtop 70 GS

    Ragtop 70 GS Active Member

    Little help please...I am working on my recently purchased 70 skylark and previous owner cut out the metal part of the dash where the radio is supposed to be. I need to fabricate a metal plate to hold original radio. Hoping I could get a template from someone with the correct placements for original radio to fit. Knob holes, square cut out etc. Thanks. Dave
     
    Ragtop 70 GS, Apr 3, 2018
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  2. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    Do you mean the radio bezel? that is a plastic piece, you can buy a new/used bezel on here. Just ask in the parts wanted section.
     
    70skylark350, Apr 3, 2018
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  3. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    IMG_1971.JPG Is this the piece you need?
     
    70skylark350, Apr 3, 2018
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  4. Ragtop 70 GS

    Ragtop 70 GS Active Member

    No. I have radio and plastic plate that you have in photo. The actual metal part of the dashboard has been cut out and is a big rectangle. Previous owner put in a modern stereo and cut out the metal part of the dash with a hack saw. I would like to weld in a new piece to fit original radio with cut out for holes for the radio and knob holes (on-off volume and tuner) to use nut to hold radio in place. A nut goes on the on-off and tuner that extends through plate to hold radio.
    Thanks for responding.
     
    Ragtop 70 GS, Apr 3, 2018
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  5. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    The radio hole is a large rectangular hole. The faceplate has the holes for the radio knobs. Sound like you need a section of metal dash cut out of a parts car.
     
    CJay, Apr 3, 2018
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  6. Ragtop 70 GS

    Ragtop 70 GS Active Member

    yes. If any one has one?
     
    Ragtop 70 GS, Apr 3, 2018
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  7. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Might be good if you could post a picture of what you have. That way if someone has a parts car, they'll get an idea of how much and where they need to cut
     
    CJay, Apr 3, 2018
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  8. Buickcub

    Buickcub Well-Known Member

    Don't forget you should have a bracket from the factory underneath the radio as well to support it
     
    Buickcub, Apr 3, 2018
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  9. Ragtop 70 GS

    Ragtop 70 GS Active Member

    I'll work on photo. Does anyone have a bracket? Thanks.
     
    Ragtop 70 GS, Apr 3, 2018
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  10. Doo Wop

    Doo Wop Where were you in '62?

    You should be able to get a piece of body metal at an Auto Body shop or supplier.
     
    Doo Wop, Apr 3, 2018
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  11. Ragtop 70 GS

    Ragtop 70 GS Active Member

    Dash Hole for radio.jpg Dash Radio Plate.jpg Dash Radio.jpg There is a big hole in dash and no place to mount radio. First photo is dash.
     
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  12. painekiller

    painekiller Well-Known Member

    I see you're in cleveland. Im in painesville area and I have a couple 70 parts cars. If you want to come over and cut out what you need we can work out a deal
     
    painekiller, Apr 4, 2018
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  13. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    That hole is factory. Looks like the only thing missing are the two flat vertical tabs at the bottom where the two studs on the lower part of the radio go through.
     
    CJay, Apr 4, 2018
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  14. Ragtop 70 GS

    Ragtop 70 GS Active Member

    Are the tabs removable or were they cut off?
     
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  15. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    They were cut off. Im surprised they cut them off. Most of the time I see them just bent back. You may be able to get away with mounting the radio without them. The radio bracket supports the majority of the radio weight and the plastic faceplate should be able to secure the rest.

    If you get a section from another car, it should be a pretty easy repair to trim the donor tabs to fit and weld them back on. You might even be able to use 1/8" pop rivets as the radio faceplate will cover the small rivet heads
     
    CJay, Apr 4, 2018
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  16. Ragtop 70 GS

    Ragtop 70 GS Active Member

    Thanks for the info. I couldn't believe they were cut off either. Looking for donor car or some one to draw a template.
     
    Ragtop 70 GS, Apr 4, 2018
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  17. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    If no one else steps up, I can take some pictures of my car and give you some measurements. I probably wont be able to get to it till the weekend though
     
    CJay, Apr 4, 2018
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  18. Ragtop 70 GS

    Ragtop 70 GS Active Member

    Thanks Jason! Monday would be fine. Greatly appreciate you taking the time.
     
    Ragtop 70 GS, Apr 4, 2018
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  19. Ragtop 70 GS

    Ragtop 70 GS Active Member

    Hi Doug...sent you private message with my number. Give me a call.
     
    Ragtop 70 GS, Apr 4, 2018
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  20. Matt Knutson

    Matt Knutson Well-Known Member

    I know of a complete dash panel available, however, it seems like you have plenty of donors local to you. If you need - let me know.
     
    Matt Knutson, Apr 7, 2018
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