Suggestion Pls! To fit old radio or make blankin plate?

Here is my old dash: (note the pushbutton AM radio)




and here is my current dash: (note the toggle switch on the right where the old radio was, thats my "Hi-beam/Lo-beam switch instead of the old foot switch)




My question:

Should I fit the old radio (which is not working) or fabricate a blankin' plate and blank-off the hole, paint it the same gloss black and have a more cleaner look?

Any suggestions or comments on this are welcome :)

Syed