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does anyone make a good dash kit for our trucks. instead of this flat one that doesn't fit right. i'm tired of looking at this flat thing in a curved dash. if not i'm going to have to machine one out of aluminum at work. (it's good to be a machinist). i'm including pics of my dash so you can see the gaps that the flat dash kits leave you with.

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rc51matt Enthusiast

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i take it that everyone that has a aftermarket stereo has the same problem and they just live with it

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I have a question for ya...it doesn't deal with what you're asking but.... Those plastic caps for the cigarette lighters, did you remove them to paint the dash? I need to replace my but I don't know how to remove them.

 

 

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I have a question for ya...it doesn't deal with what you're asking but.... Those plastic caps for the cigarette lighters, did you remove them to paint the dash? I need to replace my but I don't know how to remove them.

 

 

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it's easy. the silver u shaped piece is open on the back side. just take and push the cover towards the dashand it should pop right out. make sure it's open all the way though. if you have to force it then your doing something wrong. the crossbar is very small and will break easily. my daughter broke mine off

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What brand is the one you have? I have the other dash style, tried the Best Kits plate first, then tried I think a Metra kit? Metra kit was much nicer, had the curve to it and matched the painted factory finish. The best kits was a two piece snap together and had a black pebble finish.

 

Just searched for old posts, the better looking one is the Metra, p/n 95-3305, don't know if your dash uses the same or not.

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What brand is the one you have? I have the other dash style, tried the Best Kits plate first, then tried I think a Metra kit? Metra kit was much nicer, had the curve to it and matched the painted factory finish. The best kits was a two piece snap together and had a black pebble finish.

 

Just searched for old posts, the better looking one is the Metra, p/n 95-3305, don't know if your dash uses the same or not.

 

 

i forget wich one it was. i'll try and find someonelocal that carries the metra. doesn't best buy carry them, i know circuit did but they are long gone

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Here is a pic of the Metra kit, I think it looks pretty good and matches the original dash finish.

 

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I have the regular dash and mine is curved. I'll take the trim bezel off later and see who makes it. I'll get back to you later.

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I have the regular dash and mine is curved. I'll take the trim bezel off later and see who makes it. I'll get back to you later.

 

 

thanks i would greatly appreciate it

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I'm guessing its the same dash kit though.

 

i bought the metra, it looks right i'll find out when i install it. just have to wait for my replacement amp to come in

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