Installing a cd player??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1980chevy4x4 · 04-01-2004, 06:44 PM

How do i install a cd player in my truck? DO i have to cut the dash? The truck is an 80.

KShortell · 04-01-2004, 07:16 PM

You could always use an FM-modulated CD changer instead. The controller mounts on the dash with adhesive. This works really well if you have a center console.

It's how I did mine...

1980chevy4x4 · 04-01-2004, 08:38 PM

Any more? Im going to get the cd player tonight....

Nvbowtie · 04-02-2004, 07:48 AM

I left my stock radio in the original dash mount
as a theft deterrent,

I mounted the Real CD- MP3 in the glove box
and the amps/speakers behind the seat.

chevyjr73 · 04-02-2004, 10:18 AM

yes the dash has to be cut if you want to put a cd player in the original radio spot. if done right will look like it came from the factory. you need a dremal moto tool. it makes the job alot easier. just outline the outside of the metal cage that holds the radio and cut away!

1980chevy4x4 · 04-02-2004, 07:30 PM

Thanks chevyjr! I have to cut the gauge bezele to right? Any pics?

Lynx · 04-02-2004, 08:58 PM

Nvbowtie - how do you change tracks, volume ect? do you use a remote?

Nvbowtie · 04-02-2004, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lynx
Nvbowtie - how do you change tracks, volume ect? do you use a remote?

Yep, I got a remote

Joe Rae · 04-03-2004, 12:32 AM

Remote sounds rediculous, and did to me, until I tried it. It is nice to adjust volume, tracks, etc. without even looking. I just rest my hand on it. Good luck.

04-01-2004, 06:44 PM	#1
1980chevy4x4 Got Mud? Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 361	Installing a cd player??? How do i install a cd player in my truck? DO i have to cut the dash? The truck is an 80. __________________ Dan Got mud?

04-01-2004, 07:16 PM	#2
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	You could always use an FM-modulated CD changer instead. The controller mounts on the dash with adhesive. This works really well if you have a center console. It's how I did mine... __________________ Semper Paratus

04-01-2004, 08:38 PM	#3
1980chevy4x4 Got Mud? Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 361	Any more? Im going to get the cd player tonight.... __________________ Dan Got mud?

04-02-2004, 07:48 AM	#4
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	I left my stock radio in the original dash mount as a theft deterrent, I mounted the Real CD- MP3 in the glove box and the amps/speakers behind the seat. __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

04-02-2004, 07:30 PM	#6
1980chevy4x4 Got Mud? Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 361	Thanks chevyjr! I have to cut the gauge bezele to right? Any pics? __________________ Dan Got mud?

04-02-2004, 10:18 AM	#5
chevyjr73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: chesapeake,virginia Posts: 117	yes the dash has to be cut if you want to put a cd player in the original radio spot. if done right will look like it came from the factory. you need a dremal moto tool. it makes the job alot easier. just outline the outside of the metal cage that holds the radio and cut away!

04-02-2004, 08:58 PM	#7
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Nvbowtie - how do you change tracks, volume ect? do you use a remote? __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

04-03-2004, 12:32 AM	#9
Joe Rae Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 50	Remote Remote sounds rediculous, and did to me, until I tried it. It is nice to adjust volume, tracks, etc. without even looking. I just rest my hand on it. Good luck.

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