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bc gman · 01-31-2005, 03:09 PM

Has anyone tried or has had their stereo installed in the glove box.( I am going to put the original Am radio back in to keep the vehicle stock looking) I am trying to think of a good place to mount it where it would be fairly accessible. any ideas as how to mount it in the glovebox ?

1969 GMC · 01-31-2005, 03:12 PM

when I had mine in the glovebox, i just kinda set it in there, didnt hold it down with anything. it worked pretty good and never skipped. i did clear out some space in the rear so the heat sink wouldnt be touching the cardboard, tho.

bc gman · 01-31-2005, 04:16 PM

Did you have the stock liner in you glovebox or did you fabricate something ?

68gmcdually · 01-31-2005, 04:27 PM

I shipped mine today to have the original AM converted into a AM/FM with the jacks on the back for a CD player or sattelite radio. I think that it is a good way to go, but is pretty expensive.

Alexis · 01-31-2005, 04:32 PM

many moons ago when britney was drivable i had the head unit in the glove box. Just slapped it in there and slap some back strap to hold it down. IT worked fine.

67chevemall · 01-31-2005, 04:38 PM

Had the deck and disc changer in there!
Use the 4 screw holes that hold the glovebox in so
there is no mods!

Rest the weight of it on the heater I used a big sponge
inbetween the wood and heater box!
Cheers

bc gman · 01-31-2005, 05:01 PM

I want to be able to have the glovebox door closed so the stereo can not visible as I will be applying for colletor plates when the truck is finished.

meathead95 · 01-31-2005, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmcdually

I shipped mine today to have the original AM converted into a AM/FM with the jacks on the back for a CD player or sattelite radio. I think that it is a good way to go, but is pretty expensive.

where did you send it to? I am interested in this.

68gmcdually · 01-31-2005, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meathead95

where did you send it to? I am interested in this.

Since I am north of the border I shipped mine to a guy in Brighton, ON. There are a couple of places I know of in the States but I don't have the contact info at work. I will try and get it and post it.

bc gman · 01-31-2005, 07:03 PM

70c-10 did you use the AC liner to make your glovebox or is that the original liner. What you did is what I was thinking of doing looks good. Jerry

67chevemall · 01-31-2005, 05:48 PM

The door closes fine and dandy? ?The pic shows the piano hindge at the bottom!
Good Luck!
If you were close I'd put it in for ya!

70c10 · 01-31-2005, 06:11 PM

This is how I did mine. I used a AC liner because the rigid cardboard is strong and helps support the radio nicely. I made a sleeve out of sheet metal and rivited "L" brackets to the sleeve then rivited the sleeve to the glovebox liner for support. Slide the radio in and put screws thru the sleeve. I then trimmed it out in ABS plastic. I used bullet connectors to remove/repair anytime I want. I am installing a unit soon in my dads truck and plan to do something different with his to incorporate CD storage. Here are a few pics I found. Hope it helps.

70c10 · 01-31-2005, 09:04 PM

Jerry, I used an original AC liner and just cut out the opening. My truck has no AC in it.

chevydog66 · 01-31-2005, 10:58 PM

You could make a console for the cd player. That's what I did. The console also holds my aftermarket guages and drinks. I made the console fit tight, and didn't mount it to anything. Therefore, I drilled no holes in the lower dash. I made it out of 3/4" particle or wafer board, and covered it with speaker box carpet. I am considering recovering it with green vinyl in order to match my interior. You can check it out on my link at the bottom of this post.

68w/sbc406 · 01-31-2005, 10:59 PM

gees guys, just cut the dash and be done with it

72 CustomCamper · 02-01-2005, 01:32 AM

This is how I'm thinking of doing mine. I like the look of the radio delete in the dash...

Chuck

chevydog66 · 02-01-2005, 04:02 PM

If you guys use you glove compartment for the cd player, where do you put all of the stuff that would usually go in the glove compartment? Like fuses, and the registration, and insurance card, and napkins, and lug nut key, and cd player faceplate container?

70c10 · 02-01-2005, 04:09 PM

I still have plenty of room as you can see in my pic.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-01-2005, 04:15 PM

Just a question, but has anyone tried putting the stereo in a center console, like the one that came with the original buckets. I don't mean create one under the dash, but use an actual center console, an original or something out of a newer truck, where you could close the top and "hide" the stereo. This would also give you very easy access to the stereo instead of having to reach across the dash to change cd's....just a thought. Anyone done this or have pics???

67chevemall · 02-01-2005, 05:43 PM

K series consols are great to work with!
You can cut and paste some fiberglass to them for more option or to cover more space!

01-31-2005, 03:09 PM	#1
bc gman 71 bb longhorn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey B.C Canada Posts: 170	Cd player install Has anyone tried or has had their stereo installed in the glove box.( I am going to put the original Am radio back in to keep the vehicle stock looking) I am trying to think of a good place to mount it where it would be fairly accessible. any ideas as how to mount it in the glovebox ? __________________ 71 2500 Gmc longhorn with a 402 turbo 400. 09 F150 Supercrew 4x4 05 Mazda 6 sport accept that somedays you are the statue and somedays you are the pigeon.

01-31-2005, 03:12 PM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	when I had mine in the glovebox, i just kinda set it in there, didnt hold it down with anything. it worked pretty good and never skipped. i did clear out some space in the rear so the heat sink wouldnt be touching the cardboard, tho. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-31-2005, 04:16 PM	#3
bc gman 71 bb longhorn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey B.C Canada Posts: 170	Did you have the stock liner in you glovebox or did you fabricate something ? __________________ 71 2500 Gmc longhorn with a 402 turbo 400. 09 F150 Supercrew 4x4 05 Mazda 6 sport accept that somedays you are the statue and somedays you are the pigeon.

01-31-2005, 04:27 PM	#4
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	I shipped mine today to have the original AM converted into a AM/FM with the jacks on the back for a CD player or sattelite radio. I think that it is a good way to go, but is pretty expensive. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

01-31-2005, 04:38 PM	#6
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Had the deck and disc changer in there! Use the 4 screw holes that hold the glovebox in so there is no mods! Rest the weight of it on the heater I used a big sponge inbetween the wood and heater box! Cheers __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD Last edited by 67chevemall; 07-09-2010 at 02:29 PM.

01-31-2005, 04:32 PM	#5
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	many moons ago when britney was drivable i had the head unit in the glove box. Just slapped it in there and slap some back strap to hold it down. IT worked fine.

01-31-2005, 05:01 PM	#7
bc gman 71 bb longhorn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey B.C Canada Posts: 170	I want to be able to have the glovebox door closed so the stereo can not visible as I will be applying for colletor plates when the truck is finished. __________________ 71 2500 Gmc longhorn with a 402 turbo 400. 09 F150 Supercrew 4x4 05 Mazda 6 sport accept that somedays you are the statue and somedays you are the pigeon. Last edited by bc gman; 01-31-2005 at 06:59 PM.

01-31-2005, 07:03 PM	#10
bc gman 71 bb longhorn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey B.C Canada Posts: 170	70c-10 did you use the AC liner to make your glovebox or is that the original liner. What you did is what I was thinking of doing looks good. Jerry __________________ 71 2500 Gmc longhorn with a 402 turbo 400. 09 F150 Supercrew 4x4 05 Mazda 6 sport accept that somedays you are the statue and somedays you are the pigeon.

01-31-2005, 05:48 PM	#11
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	The door closes fine and dandy? ?The pic shows the piano hindge at the bottom! Good Luck! If you were close I'd put it in for ya!

01-31-2005, 06:11 PM	#12
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	This is how I did mine. I used a AC liner because the rigid cardboard is strong and helps support the radio nicely. I made a sleeve out of sheet metal and rivited "L" brackets to the sleeve then rivited the sleeve to the glovebox liner for support. Slide the radio in and put screws thru the sleeve. I then trimmed it out in ABS plastic. I used bullet connectors to remove/repair anytime I want. I am installing a unit soon in my dads truck and plan to do something different with his to incorporate CD storage. Here are a few pics I found. Hope it helps. Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

01-31-2005, 09:04 PM	#13
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Jerry, I used an original AC liner and just cut out the opening. My truck has no AC in it. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

01-31-2005, 10:58 PM	#14
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	You could make a console for the cd player. That's what I did. The console also holds my aftermarket guages and drinks. I made the console fit tight, and didn't mount it to anything. Therefore, I drilled no holes in the lower dash. I made it out of 3/4" particle or wafer board, and covered it with speaker box carpet. I am considering recovering it with green vinyl in order to match my interior. You can check it out on my link at the bottom of this post. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

01-31-2005, 10:59 PM	#15
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	gees guys, just cut the dash and be done with it __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

02-01-2005, 01:32 AM	#16
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	This is how I'm thinking of doing mine. I like the look of the radio delete in the dash... Chuck Attached Images __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

02-01-2005, 04:02 PM	#17
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	If you guys use you glove compartment for the cd player, where do you put all of the stuff that would usually go in the glove compartment? Like fuses, and the registration, and insurance card, and napkins, and lug nut key, and cd player faceplate container? __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up



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02-01-2005, 04:09 PM	#18
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I still have plenty of room as you can see in my pic. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-01-2005, 04:15 PM	#19
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Just a question, but has anyone tried putting the stereo in a center console, like the one that came with the original buckets. I don't mean create one under the dash, but use an actual center console, an original or something out of a newer truck, where you could close the top and "hide" the stereo. This would also give you very easy access to the stereo instead of having to reach across the dash to change cd's....just a thought. Anyone done this or have pics??? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-01-2005, 05:43 PM	#20
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	K series consols are great to work with! You can cut and paste some fiberglass to them for more option or to cover more space!

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