Hi folks, The Task Force truck radio work is just about done. As I've mentioned, I won't be offering a speaker option as cutting the roof of a cab up isn't something I (and others here) don't seem interested in doing. So I'll leave that to other options.
As for the mounting of the radio, I've decided on what some call toggle bolts and others may call molly bolts (and no...I have no idea who molly was). The ends will be rubber coated. This will eliminate the option of using the tiny black cover plugs like the ones used in the AD trucks, however I don't think the difference will be too bad. You can see in one of the images below. The blank-out plate was secured by clips but those won't work with this approach. It will make mounting the radio very easy. The mounting piece is made of fiberglass and you'll paint to match your dash or as you wish...same as for the AD trucks.
And now for a question. The blank-out knob covers for the Task Force trucks are different from the AD. After church yesterday it occurred to me there are three options here and I ought to ask what you people think. Option one: I duplicate the stock blank-out knob covers in fiberglass and let you paint them either to match your dash color, silver, black or whatever you wish. You can see those below in a couple of images. Option two: I let you buy duplicate chrome-plated covers being sold by others...those are about $20 for a pair plus shipping. They attach with press-on spring clips on the back sides. Option three: I just use the AD covers I already have a mold for and you paint as you wish. They're different, however some folks may not object to that difference and before I do anything I'd like to know. Images below show these knobs.
~ Jon 1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
