Same here!
Radio Bezel
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Melting Slicks
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Radio Bezel
I read a lot of threads on stereo upgrades; however, I have yet to see where to get/buy a bezel to dress up the installation. The head unit I going to be using is the type with a removeable faceplate. The factory center cluster bezel has already been enlarged years ago when I installed an Alpine unit in it. I plan on opening it up more to accomadate the new unit. I can make my own bezel but I feel it will take a couple of hours to: make a template, cut it, bend it, grind it, paint it, ect.
Melting Slicks
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I'm trying to decide what's cheaper...purchase the modified bezel that has the DIN cut-out or a radio that will fit my existing bezel. I already have a DIN radio (Pioneer SuperTuner) that's never been installed.
Cutting the bezel is not an option. Too much work for marginal results.
Suggestions?
Cutting the bezel is not an option. Too much work for marginal results.
Suggestions?
Pro
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From: Flagstaff !!!! baby AZ
Tony - buy a DIN from them - they did a good laser cut job on the metal. Unless you have a laser cutter available.
I have an Alpine Flip up Face DVD/Navi unit going in. Havent found where I'm gonna put the Fosgates. Considering run flats, and modifing the spare tire carrier with a new carrier, saving the old parts. Anyone done this?
I have an Alpine Flip up Face DVD/Navi unit going in. Havent found where I'm gonna put the Fosgates. Considering run flats, and modifing the spare tire carrier with a new carrier, saving the old parts. Anyone done this?
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Melting Slicks
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From: New Cumberland PA
Originally Posted by 71_454_Green_Machine
I bought mine from Corvette Central. SAVE YOUR OLD ONE. Anyway - I got a full metal one outta them, but it wasn't cheap. Looks good tho. Happy Tunes.
Last edited by mandm1200; May 9, 2006 at 10:29 AM.
Drifting
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
Go to www.millionbuy.com They have a bezel that accepts a modern radio for a C3.......10 bucks......looks good.
http://search.store.yahoo.com/cgi-bi...%20by%20Brands
http://search.store.yahoo.com/cgi-bi...%20by%20Brands
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Melting Slicks
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I've seen that bezel in other posts...looks good.
How do y'all hold the gauge cluster when cutting? It seems too ackward to hold in a vise. I have a grinder with a cut-off wheel, but trying to get a good position to cut the bezel is keeping me from attempting.
How do y'all hold the gauge cluster when cutting? It seems too ackward to hold in a vise. I have a grinder with a cut-off wheel, but trying to get a good position to cut the bezel is keeping me from attempting.
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Melting Slicks
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Put your foot on it. 
I plan on using a Dremel with a cut of wheel; probably will take a couple of disks to do it. I plan on setting it on a towel. The Dremel is not likely to toss it across the room if it grabs. I'll be cutting mine from the back or at least that is how I think I'll do it. I marked the area with a black marker and will scribe lines to cut and then dress up with a file. I do not believe this metal should be too difficult to cut.
I did get a look at the FP-306 plate. It looks like the same thing I was about to make. It seems it is held in place by the front of the radio. More than likely it can be modded to be fastened to center cluster.
I plan on using a Dremel with a cut of wheel; probably will take a couple of disks to do it. I plan on setting it on a towel. The Dremel is not likely to toss it across the room if it grabs. I'll be cutting mine from the back or at least that is how I think I'll do it. I marked the area with a black marker and will scribe lines to cut and then dress up with a file. I do not believe this metal should be too difficult to cut.
I did get a look at the FP-306 plate. It looks like the same thing I was about to make. It seems it is held in place by the front of the radio. More than likely it can be modded to be fastened to center cluster.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by mandm1200
Put your foot on it.
I plan on using a Dremel with a cut of wheel; probably will take a couple of disks to do it. I plan on setting it on a towel. The Dremel is not likely to toss it across the room if it grabs. I'll be cutting mine from the back or at least that is how I think I'll do it. I marked the area with a black marker and will scribe lines to cut and then dress up with a file. I do not believe this metal should be too difficult to cut.
I did get a look at the FP-306 plate. It looks like the same thing I was about to make. It seems it is held in place by the front of the radio. More than likely it can be modded to be fastened to center cluster.
I plan on using a Dremel with a cut of wheel; probably will take a couple of disks to do it. I plan on setting it on a towel. The Dremel is not likely to toss it across the room if it grabs. I'll be cutting mine from the back or at least that is how I think I'll do it. I marked the area with a black marker and will scribe lines to cut and then dress up with a file. I do not believe this metal should be too difficult to cut.
I did get a look at the FP-306 plate. It looks like the same thing I was about to make. It seems it is held in place by the front of the radio. More than likely it can be modded to be fastened to center cluster.
Melting Slicks
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From: westland mi
Originally Posted by TonySinclair
I've seen that bezel in other posts...looks good.
How do y'all hold the gauge cluster when cutting? It seems too ackward to hold in a vise. I have a grinder with a cut-off wheel, but trying to get a good position to cut the bezel is keeping me from attempting.
How do y'all hold the gauge cluster when cutting? It seems too ackward to hold in a vise. I have a grinder with a cut-off wheel, but trying to get a good position to cut the bezel is keeping me from attempting.
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Melting Slicks
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Ross:
Thanks for posting the photo of the plate. Having that does wonders and gives it a factory look. It takes awhile to tear things apart and put back together. I didn't want to do a half azz job, especially one that is in plain sight.
Thanks for posting the photo of the plate. Having that does wonders and gives it a factory look. It takes awhile to tear things apart and put back together. I didn't want to do a half azz job, especially one that is in plain sight.
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
Cut the bezel with a high speed dremel with a ROTO ZIP cut bit from Home Depot...the bit cost about 8 clams and cuts like butter. Have your wife hold the bezel, but warn her that it slings melted pot metal everywhere!
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by rosslato
this is the millionbuy bezel. i used a dremel cutoff wheel and grinder and a file for the perfect fit.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by fotyfobravo
Cut the bezel with a high speed dremel with a ROTO ZIP cut bit from Home Depot...the bit cost about 8 clams and cuts like butter. Have your wife hold the bezel, but warn her that it slings melted pot metal everywhere!
And, where do you get one of those "wife" things?
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Melting Slicks
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From: New Cumberland PA
Originally Posted by TonySinclair
And, where do you get one of those "wife" things?
Melting Slicks
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Well...I cut the bezel today. Combination of a cut-off wheel on an angle grinder and a sawzall. Cut nicely, radio fits perfect. Just waiting for the "cover-up" bezel from MillionBuy...
Will post pics when finished.
Thanks all!
Will post pics when finished.
Thanks all!
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by mandm1200
Why would you want one of those? Expensive to buy, lots of maintance, nerver works when you need it, and usally only last a few years. Better off renting one for a couple of hours. She hold your bezel and then some!