1972 - Radio Replacement

[jvictorv33]

Hey All-

1972 Cheyenne, pretty much loaded. Grew up riding next my dad in one just like it - now, my kid ready to assume command. Been changing out safety related stuff with him first - he's going to want to head for the stereo soon Thank goodness nobody cut the dash when they swapped out the factory.

Now to the question: How best to get to the space behind the dash to get this one out and a new one in? Do we have to remove AC components and go in from bottom, or get at it with the gauge cluster removed, or???

Thank you in advance for the know-how!