K5 dash frame ?

[brans87]

Wondering dash frame in my K5 has been butchered for a radio (thanks previous owner) and was wondering I have one on a 83 C10 truck are they interchangeable? I don't see why not but figured would ask before removed it. Also is it just bolted in there? I see bolts on both sides but never removed one. Thanks guys......

 

[nvrenuf]

What year is your K5? The break in dash pads is 73-80 and 81-87(91) so I would assume the frame would interchange within those year ranges.

Iirc, the frame is bolted on the sides but welded across the base of the windshield. I seem to remember folks having to cut out the frame in order to install a Diy4x dash.

 

[brans87]

87 K5 and 83 truck so should work from what you posted.

 

[nvrenuf]

Yep. Don't forget about the VIN tag, since you have to cut that part anyway you might go around it.

 

[sweetk30]

yes whole top of frame @ windshield is spot welded .

 

[brans87]

might be easier to cut out what i need and transfer it with the mig or get my buddy to tig it in.

 

[paratrooper307]

might be easier to cut out what i need and transfer it with the mig or get my buddy to tig it in.

As others have said, that transfer will work. What are you trying to do exactly? If you just want to put in the original radio, or put in a radio without it looking like garbage, this might save you a lot of time and hassle.

http://www.amazon.com/Metra-87-99-3052-Truck-73-87-Conversion/dp/B00AJ3885W