Another dreaded radio question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69chevybmx · 11-20-2007, 11:37 AM

I didn't want to stray from the original question on the previous radio related post so I started a different one.

What is everyone using as a mounting kit for their after market HU's that they have? I too plan on cutting my dash and was curious how everyone is holding their radios in place. Also, is there a wiring harness you can get for these old trucks or is everyone just hard wiring them in?

clemson71guy · 11-20-2007, 12:07 PM

i started this one acouple weeks ago. and it helped me alot
hope it helps
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=266208

cameeks · 11-20-2007, 12:28 PM

For mounting I just cut the hole to the same size as the basket and pushed all the close tabs down. Then mounted the strap they have for them in the back to stabilize it even more. When I redo my interior I'm going to weld a plate on the back of the dash the same size as the hole to make it a little thicker. For wiring I just hard wired it in.

djracer · 11-20-2007, 12:55 PM

the trim rings I have help with the thickness problem also!

69chevybmx · 11-20-2007, 02:42 PM

Awesome. Thanks for all the info guys. It looks a lot easier than it thought. Looks like I'm going to be breaking out the dremel soon.

11-20-2007, 11:37 AM	#1
69chevybmx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 83	Another dreaded radio question I didn't want to stray from the original question on the previous radio related post so I started a different one. What is everyone using as a mounting kit for their after market HU's that they have? I too plan on cutting my dash and was curious how everyone is holding their radios in place. Also, is there a wiring harness you can get for these old trucks or is everyone just hard wiring them in?

11-20-2007, 12:07 PM	#2
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	Re: Another dreaded radio question i started this one acouple weeks ago. and it helped me alot hope it helps http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=266208

11-20-2007, 12:28 PM	#3
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Another dreaded radio question For mounting I just cut the hole to the same size as the basket and pushed all the close tabs down. Then mounted the strap they have for them in the back to stabilize it even more. When I redo my interior I'm going to weld a plate on the back of the dash the same size as the hole to make it a little thicker. For wiring I just hard wired it in. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

11-20-2007, 12:55 PM	#4
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Another dreaded radio question the trim rings I have help with the thickness problem also! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

11-20-2007, 02:42 PM	#5
69chevybmx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 83	Re: Another dreaded radio question Awesome. Thanks for all the info guys. It looks a lot easier than it thought. Looks like I'm going to be breaking out the dremel soon.



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