The dash assembly on my '70 SS has the radio cups cut off at the ends. The stubs are still there. These are the pieces that support the radio with the knobs. Does anyone know if someone is making just the cups or am I going to have to fabricate something myself. Thanks

You will probably have to fabricate something. Fiberglass may be the best approach.

There was an article in the March/April 2000 Chevelle World Magazine about dash repair. The name of the ACES member who was making replacement radio standoffs. His name is Andrew Filkins. The article lists his address and phone:

Dr. Dash
1138 Barker Rd.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8813


Link to ACES magazine cover:

http://www.chevelles.com/aces/covers/vol5_2.html

Maybe you can purchase an old copy if there are any available.

I cant believe you posted this, I was just going to start a similar thread. I am also facing the same problem, the previous owner hacked the cones to install an aftermarket radio and I have been looking for a way to fix it. Problem i am having is that the dash has already been repainted.

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I have found some plastic caps that I was going to epoxy onto what was remaining of the cones, but I figured I would see if anyone else had any ideas. Hope you dont feel that I am hijacking your thread, I just have the same problem and am looking for the same info.

There was an article in the March/April 2000 Chevelle World Magazine about dash repair. The name of the ACES member who was making replacement radio standoffs. His name is Andrew Filkins. The article lists his address and phone:

Dr. Dash
1138 Barker Rd.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8813


Link to ACES magazine cover:

http://www.chevelles.com/aces/covers/vol5_2.html

Maybe you can purchase an old copy if there are any available.

Is he on this site? If so do you happen to know his screen name so i can send him a PM regarding this?


Thanks,
Brian

Here is some more info:

http://macc.chevelles.net/DASH_REPAIR.pdf

The web site in the article is not active anymore. You can try and call
the phone number.

Gregg,

Your problem is not uncommon and is a frequently asked question. I'm sure there are a lot of other guys who could profit from your experience and your quest to find those cups.

Please keep us informed and let us know how you make out - both in sourcing those cups and your repair work as well.

That article is from NCOA's "The Chevelle Report" magazine

Here is some more info:

http://macc.chevelles.net/DASH_REPAIR.pdf

The web site in the article is not active anymore. You can try and call
the phone number.

Figures, my computer is messed up and wont open PDF files....

I used to do car stereo installation for a living back in the early 80's. I remember there being older cars that came with steel reinforcing cups inside the plastic stand-offs. Unfortunately, for the life of me, I can't remember what cars came with them. Those would be just the ticket to make the repair.

EDIT...I found some on Ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-74-NOVA-N-O-S-AM-FM-RADIO-DASH-MOUNTING-CUPS-GM-AM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q 7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a 2Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem1 10344661351QQitemZ110344661351QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fV ideo

And http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-1974-Chevy-II-and-Nova-Radio-Mounting-Spacer-Cups_W0QQitemZ120384520184QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item12038452018 4&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C2 40%3A1318

I used to do car stereo installation for a living back in the early 80's. I remember there being older cars that came with steel reinforcing cups inside the plastic stand-offs. Unfortunately, for the life of me, I can't remember what cars came with them. Those would be just the ticket to make the repair.

EDIT...I found some on Ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-74-NOVA-N-O-S-AM-FM-RADIO-DASH-MOUNTING-CUPS-GM-AM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q 7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a 2Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem1 10344661351QQitemZ110344661351QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fV ideo

And http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-1974-Chevy-II-and-Nova-Radio-Mounting-Spacer-Cups_W0QQitemZ120384520184QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item12038452018 4&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C2 40%3A1318


I am a little dense today, how would these work?

They go in from the front - they have a small lip that catches on the front of the dash. The radio bezel (the part that contains the dial) should but up against he rear of the dash. My cinching the shaft nuts down (and using the factory back/side strap), your radio is mounted...

They go in from the front - they have a small lip that catches on the front of the dash. The radio bezel (the part that contains the dial) should but up against he rear of the dash. My cinching the shaft nuts down (and using the factory back/side strap), your radio is mounted...


I see they are listed for Nova, they will work for a 1970 Chevelle with the stock radio?

You will have to cut off the rest of the plastic cups on your dash bezel. Make them flush and install the nova cups. It'll work. The shaft depth on the radios are the same.

Hi. I am Andy Filkins, the manufacturer of the radio stand-offs you require for your project. My new contact information is as follows: Andy Filkins
It is best to caLL me on my cell phone: 413-822-1046.

The radio cups should work for you. They cost 30.00 a pair (which includes the shipping charge.) Once I receive your check and it clears,(or send a bank check) I send the cups. Please give me a call if you have any questions. I look forward to speaking with you.

Andy

Guy's, thanks' for all the info on the radio cups. Called Andrew last night and ordered a set from him. Real nice guy to talk to, very helpful.