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mekobes44 · 01-22-2006, 03:11 PM

i want to put a new cd player in my dash and just want to know how anyone has gone about this. i know crutchfild sells a din support box, is that the way to go?

*1969owner* · 01-22-2006, 03:37 PM

probably

Jim85IROC · 01-22-2006, 05:10 PM

I built an aluminum plate that I attached the radio cage to and bolted into the truck. It's exceptionally sturdy, and the finished product has a very custom look to it without being flashy or distracting.

http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/2083978/2

Clos'84TX · 02-14-2006, 02:44 AM

[QUOTE=Jim85IROC]I built an aluminum plate that I attached the radio cage to and bolted into the truck. It's exceptionally sturdy, and the finished product has a very custom look to it without being flashy or distracting.

http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/2083978/2

[img]QUOTE]

Hey Jim, do you happen to have a template for the backing you made? If so is there any possible way you could post it up? Or maybe you have dimensions ?

evan · 01-22-2006, 05:34 PM

I just used the cage that came with the deck to mark where I needed to cut, then taped where I had marked, then cut it out with a dremmel. The hole was the right size for the cage, so it stays in fine without anything extra.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...an%27s+install

Hoods69BadBowTie · 01-22-2006, 08:01 PM

My buddy welded me up a plate for mine, it works really well.
-Later

piecesparts · 01-23-2006, 10:52 PM

I cut out the metal part of the dash to take the DIN size radio and then created a plate to fit the plastic dash shape and size (around the radio hole). I then mounted the DIN basket to the plate and slid the radio into the dash through the plastic bezel. The plate is then screwed to the bezel/dash combination to hold it all together. I have an Alpine CD radio and an Alpine graphic equalizer mounted together in the same spot on the dash, there is room.

Jim85IROC · 02-14-2006, 09:06 AM

I made a template when I did it, but I have no idea where it is now. I just started big and took more material away until it fit. Start with a piece of cardboard and it won't take you any time at all to do the same procedure.

ARAMP1 · 02-14-2006, 06:15 PM

Something you might want to look into is using a dash pannel from a later truck. To me, it looks a little cleaner. I used a Crutchfield $12 plastic mounting bracket/support.

Jim85IROC · 02-15-2006, 09:26 AM

what year trucks used the 1.5 DIN radios? I wouldn't mind getting ahold of that type of panel.

1976K5CHALET · 02-16-2006, 01:25 AM

ARAMP1...your given away all my ideas....lol. Tomorrow i'm removing one from a 89 burb at the boneyard...great thing is getting the radio out of a big hole is easier than doin the same in a 73-86 dash cut to take a din chassis when it comes to doing any work behind the bezel!

DW

ARAMP1 · 02-16-2006, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1976K5CHALET

ARAMP1...your given away all my ideas....lol. Tomorrow i'm removing one from a 89 burb at the boneyard...great thing is getting the radio out of a big hole is easier than doin the same in a 73-86 dash cut to take a din chassis when it comes to doing any work behind the bezel!

DW

Agreed! Installation was a snap. There are some differences in the dashes though. I have the wiper control on the turn signal lever, so if your truck has the wiper control on the dash, you'll have to do some modifying.

ARAMP1 · 02-16-2006, 01:25 AM

I'm not sure on the exact years, but mine's a 1990.

jprovence · 02-18-2006, 04:09 AM

Its only the 89 and later burbans that have the 1.5 din hole.

ARAMP1 · 02-18-2006, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jprovence

Its only the 89 and later burbans that have the 1.5 din hole.

And Blazers/Jimmys and crew cabs (such as mine) and chassis cab trucks.

jprovence · 02-18-2006, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARAMP1

And Blazers/Jimmys and crew cabs (such as mine) and chassis cab trucks.

yeah, thats what I mean't just forgot about them.

Chevrolet4x4s · 02-20-2006, 11:34 PM

I just can't bring myself to cut up my dashboard I've thought about a rectractable box that drops down from below the dash then tucks away when you dont need it I will have to do some sketches and if i get anything figured out post it That semester of drafting at the votech may pay off after all

Shane

eddy · 07-31-2007, 02:16 AM

I have my stereo done by servicer. It wasn't expensive and looks nice.

01-22-2006, 03:11 PM	#1
mekobes44 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lillington, NC Posts: 19	new stereo i want to put a new cd player in my dash and just want to know how anyone has gone about this. i know crutchfild sells a din support box, is that the way to go?

01-22-2006, 03:37 PM	#2
1969owner Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: martin georgia Posts: 568	Re: new stereo probably

01-22-2006, 05:10 PM	#3
Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Re: new stereo I built an aluminum plate that I attached the radio cage to and bolted into the truck. It's exceptionally sturdy, and the finished product has a very custom look to it without being flashy or distracting. http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/2083978/2 __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page

02-14-2006, 02:44 AM	#4
Clos'84TX Foom, foom, foom! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 106	Re: new stereo [QUOTE=Jim85IROC]I built an aluminum plate that I attached the radio cage to and bolted into the truck. It's exceptionally sturdy, and the finished product has a very custom look to it without being flashy or distracting. http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/2083978/2 [img]QUOTE] Hey Jim, do you happen to have a template for the backing you made? If so is there any possible way you could post it up? Or maybe you have dimensions ? __________________ - Dan 84' LWB C10 // 2.5" from collector back. duel Turbo Mufflers // 350 w/ TH350 long Headers//3.73 rearend gears Future Mods *3/4 suspension drop*

01-22-2006, 05:34 PM	#5
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: new stereo I just used the cage that came with the deck to mark where I needed to cut, then taped where I had marked, then cut it out with a dremmel. The hole was the right size for the cage, so it stays in fine without anything extra. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...an%27s+install __________________ Evan B.

01-22-2006, 08:01 PM	#6
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: new stereo My buddy welded me up a plate for mine, it works really well. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

01-23-2006, 10:52 PM	#7
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: new stereo I cut out the metal part of the dash to take the DIN size radio and then created a plate to fit the plastic dash shape and size (around the radio hole). I then mounted the DIN basket to the plate and slid the radio into the dash through the plastic bezel. The plate is then screwed to the bezel/dash combination to hold it all together. I have an Alpine CD radio and an Alpine graphic equalizer mounted together in the same spot on the dash, there is room.

02-14-2006, 09:06 AM	#8
Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Re: new stereo I made a template when I did it, but I have no idea where it is now. I just started big and took more material away until it fit. Start with a piece of cardboard and it won't take you any time at all to do the same procedure. __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page

02-14-2006, 06:15 PM	#9
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: new stereo Something you might want to look into is using a dash pannel from a later truck. To me, it looks a little cleaner. I used a Crutchfield $12 plastic mounting bracket/support. Attached Images

02-15-2006, 09:26 AM	#10
Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Re: new stereo what year trucks used the 1.5 DIN radios? I wouldn't mind getting ahold of that type of panel. __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page

02-16-2006, 01:25 AM	#11
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 610	Re: new stereo ARAMP1...your given away all my ideas....lol. Tomorrow i'm removing one from a 89 burb at the boneyard...great thing is getting the radio out of a big hole is easier than doin the same in a 73-86 dash cut to take a din chassis when it comes to doing any work behind the bezel! DW __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

02-16-2006, 01:25 AM	#13
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: new stereo I'm not sure on the exact years, but mine's a 1990.

02-18-2006, 04:09 AM	#14
jprovence Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hampton Posts: 32	Re: new stereo Its only the 89 and later burbans that have the 1.5 din hole.

02-20-2006, 11:34 PM	#17
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: new stereo I just can't bring myself to cut up my dashboard I've thought about a rectractable box that drops down from below the dash then tucks away when you dont need it I will have to do some sketches and if i get anything figured out post it That semester of drafting at the votech may pay off after all Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

07-31-2007, 02:16 AM	#18
eddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 10	Re: new stereo I have my stereo done by servicer. It wasn't expensive and looks nice. __________________ penis enlargement pills - enlarge your penis size using herbal male enhancement pills



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