DIN stereo mounting

[PanelDeland]

I need tunes in my truck.I'm not gonna cut the dash but plan on a console from just below the ashtray to back between the seats.The console will probably have a radio,amp(if needed) and cupholders.I'll mount speakers in the sides at the front and probably some jacks at the rear since I have plenty of room and will probably use a couple of speaker boxes jacked in there.
So for this to work I will want an am/fm/Ipod capable unit,maybe with CD.I guess the questions I have are on how best to mount a head unit and which reasonably priced unit will be a good choice.The console will most likely be built from ply or particle board and either fiberglass or upholstered.Any guidance would be helpful since a stock unit usually suffices for me.
As you can tell by my post and questions I'm not very familiar with the terminology and such of the newer systems so please keep it simple.

The biggest issue is how best to mount a DIN unit.