Aftermarket radio install
 

Gotta question for ya'll. When switching to an aftermarket radio in the 88-94 trucks, what has everyone done with the hole above the a/c controls? I know they sell a little pocket that goes in there, but I want something a little more useful to me. Right now I still have the stock head unit in there, so I have 2 radios. :lol: I was thinking of putting some diamond plate in there, but I really don't wanna fab up anything cause I'm lazy like that.

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the pocket is the most useful thing other than cup holders we will have in this truck... i miss my 96 z71 interior.. it was the most useful interior ive ever sat in..... loved that truck..

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some poeple have mounted a tach, guages, and switches.

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Hmm. That would be an excellent place to put a tach. I was wanting to put one in, but never thought of a good spot. Well, there's my next project.

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ive got a new sony head unit in my '92 C1500... the OEM cassette deck is history, as well as the computer control unit for the radio... the only thing thats left is the control unit above the defroster controls, but I have gotten a junk one from a wrecked truck, and I'm gonna take a dremel to it, and cut it apart, then cut down a piece of lexan painted to match, and glue that to the back side of it to cover the holes..

I'm hoping i can find an LED clock and gauge to fit in there Trans temp, maybe? I'm not really worried about what kind of gauge just yet, but I miss having a working clock.

I'll post pics when i get it done...

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Yea I have the pocket space that's the way mine came when I got it. I think putting a tach there would be pretty sweet though. Keep us posted on this and how it turns out :D
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..I'm wanting to see what you come up with for clock..that's a great idea!

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I don't know when I'll get to it, but a piece of sheet metal or diamond plate would look nice in there. My local parts house has a 2 1/2" tach for $30 that would look nice in there and they also have a LCD clock with an adhesive back. Maybe a couple toggle switches below that. Just in case I ever wanna throw some accessories on later. I've been wanting a tach, but I wanna keep my "moonie" cluster too because it's so darn cool. :lol:

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This is food for thought. Ordering a similar set up for a '93. Need the pocket/cubby hole but don't trust the stock gauges.

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I took the radio out and removed all the insides.Peeled off the silver faceplate and cut me a 1/16" thick piece of aluminum the same size as the faceplate "decal".I painted it grey and left it plain for a while.I recently made an Ipod holder and used the plate to mount it on.

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I installed a B&M Trans gauge & Vac gauge in the radio delete pocket,worked out perfect.I believe it give a clean look to the interior.
The gauges are always easy to see day or night & I can still use the pocket for the stereo controller.Still wanted a Tach seeing as my '89 didn't come with one so I placed a Sun Pro Mini on the steering wheel,again perfect size & fit.Didn't block the MPH #'s at all & not to flashy/big can staring back at you all the time.....
Simple to do & highly recommended mod.
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Well guys, I finally got a delete plate installed. (Homemade of course!) It's just some MDF, aluminum sheet, and some screws. I put a SunPro mini tach in there with 2 toggle switches to the left of it. Pics later.

narizon, :welcoem: to the board from Texas! I like your setup. Ooooh! You've got stock cup holders too! I gotta see if I can nab some at the junkyard...

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I put my GPS in the old head unit hole. Fits perfect.

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Dark Knight,any pics of install yet ??????
Also what color is your truck?????