Radio delete plate.

Acknud · Jan 18, 2018

I have a hole in my dash from when an aftermarket radio was installed. I no longer have a radio so I wanted to put a plate there. I was thinking of maybe something with a clock since I have no clock. I'm not very creative. Anyone have any ideas on what I can do? I can post measurements and a pic if needed.

RODRIG3911 · Jan 18, 2018

You could cut a patch panel and weld it in and it would look like it never had one.. You could also cut a larger piece of sheet metal and drill holes towards the corners and mount it on with rugid looking screws and mount your clock on that... I myself made a cover out of aluminum with rugid looking screws and then mounted 2 4" speakers and moved my radio in the center console.. I'll attach a picture in a bit. I also have a beer opener on my dash that would be another idea for you lol

RODRIG3911 · Jan 18, 2018

Here's the pictures of what I did

FordBronc · Jan 18, 2018

Great place to stick a CB...

mpboxer · Jan 18, 2018

Quick search of "Single DIN plate cover" returned this.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/GJ3W7AENB/single-din-blank-plate

It's pretty slick, even the iPhone dock ones. Not for $50 though. Maybe somewhere cheaper. Looks like it's a Kickstarter type thing anyway.

Lawndart · Jan 18, 2018

A PO cut my dash as well. I found a Ford radio delete plate and painted it to match; hardly noticeable. P/N = E69Z-1104371-B

half cab · Jan 18, 2018

Lawndart said:
A PO cut my dash as well. I found a Ford radio delete plate and painted it to match; hardly noticeable. P/N = E69Z-1104371-B

I been looking for one of those ever since you posted that in another thread a few yrs back.

Acknud · Jan 18, 2018

Lawndart said:
A PO cut my dash as well. I found a Ford radio delete plate and painted it to match; hardly noticeable. P/N = E69Z-1104371-B

Couldn't find it by the part number.

Acknud · Jan 18, 2018

mpboxer said:
It's pretty slick, even the iPhone dock ones. Not for $50 though. Maybe somewhere cheaper. Looks like it's a Kickstarter type thing anyway.

Looks good but I agree, not $50 good!

bronco loco · Jan 18, 2018

http://www.tuffyproducts.com/p-196-stereo-dash-cutout-tray.aspx
I used to have it before the radio space was welded.

JSBX · Jan 18, 2018

You could cut a plat to fit and install switches in the plate or try to find a switch panel that will cover the hole.

Lawndart · Jan 18, 2018

http://r.ebay.com/B0pQcN
Dang, I don't remember it costing this much.

Acknud · Jan 18, 2018

bronco loco said:
http://www.tuffyproducts.com/p-196-stereo-dash-cutout-tray.aspx
I used to have it before the radio space was welded.

I don't weld. One skill I wish I did have.

wsager · Jan 18, 2018

This could work. https://m.ebay.com/itm/1973-Thru-19...321749?hash=item4672d5c055:g:gtEAAOSwLEtYjNu0

Or half of one of these. https://m.ebay.com/itm/1987-1993-Fo...-Plate-Cover/291052282677?hash=item43c4116335

Actually, had a 93 Taurus that had a single din cup holder and another single din cubby. Might be a cheap JY find.

Scoop · Jan 18, 2018

I've made several "radio delete plates" over the years. Smooth polished aluminum, brite diamond plate (LOL), padded black faux leather, wood, - there are plenty of possibilities. Good place for a switch panel or CB, as mentioned. Also a good spot for a recessed cubby hole. And I've welded up a couple to make a factory looking radio delete dash. I don't have pics of all of them.

wsager · Jan 18, 2018

I guess I remembered wrong, that Taurus was all in a single din, which is actually probably better anyway.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/90-91-92-93-...Taurus&hash=item2f13490742:g:ewsAAOSwRTVaWs2-

Crush · Jan 19, 2018

that ford plate was in a lot of the cheapie model 86-88 rangers. my 86 ranger had one and I cut it to mount a new stereo. worked out well but wish I had gone and taken as many as I could from the junk yard and taken all the ones my buddie that installed stereos professionally had laying around his business workbench

Acknud · Jan 20, 2018

Crush said:
that ford plate was in a lot of the cheapie model 86-88 rangers. my 86 ranger had one and I cut it to mount a new stereo. worked out well but wish I had gone and taken as many as I could from the junk yard and taken all the ones my buddie that installed stereos professionally had laying around his business workbench

I wish you had too! I need one.

sprdv1 · Jan 20, 2018

Lawndart said:
http://r.ebay.com/B0pQcN
Dang, I don't remember it costing this much.

It could always be worst though..

sprdv1 · Jan 20, 2018

Crush said:
that ford plate was in a lot of the cheapie model 86-88 rangers. my 86 ranger had one and I cut it to mount a new stereo. worked out well but wish I had gone and taken as many as I could from the junk yard and taken all the ones my buddie that installed stereos professionally had laying around his business workbench

Def be cool to have one of those...

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