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Hi guys -
I'm having an original radio restored for my '50 Chev, which currently has the original blank factory-mounted cover plate for the radio location inside the dash. I have two questions:
1. I see that the radio rests inside a plate with holes for the dial display and the buttons where it's mounted on the dash. I doubt I can find a replacement plate - happy to hear that I'm wrong! - so I'm wondering: is there a manageable way to remove and cut the blank plate to have the radio fit in place? Would there be such a thing as an overlay to trace where the cuts would go?
2. For mounting the antenna - how should I locate the spot to drill into the fender - ex. 18" inches from X and 20 inches from spot Y...that kind of thing?
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Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000
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Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000
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For the finish plate you need: Contact the Chevradioman. If you purchase a repo antenna for your car it will come with mounting instructions.  
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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ChatMaster - 750
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Hi Ed, Ran across my photo template for my '50 Belair antenna. Pretty sure it is in the proper location. ![[Linked Image from i1264.photobucket.com]](http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj496/rorness/antennalocationplanview_zps77b2b9d7.jpg) Roger
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