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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Indianapolis,IN
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CD install on 78 GMC Truck
Just wondering if anyone out there has any advice on installing a non 2-shaft radio in an older gmc? I want to put a new CD player into my 78 GMC,what do i have to cut or not cut,to make the install look good? Any suggestions are appreciated,thanks. Chris
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Beaverton, OR
Posts: 1,615
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For a clean installation, buy this installation kit (87-99-3052) by Metra Electronics Corporation. It has a radio housing plate that goes between your dash bezel and your dash. It also has a faceplate that goes on the front part of the bezel. Check with your local car stereo store for availability. They go for under $20. I am using a dremel with a thin die grinder disk to enlarge the opening in the dash bezel using the Metra plate as a template. Cut a little smaller as the plastic wants to melt, then file to size. I will also use the die grinder disk to cut the dash also using the template. I am doing this right now, well not exactly, but slowy but surely.
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Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400 Last edited by 78SilveradoSWB; 05-16-2003 at 01:09 AM. |
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pkbinplano
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Plano Texas
Posts: 370
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I isntalled a am fm cd player with a wireless remote controll under my driver seat. Works sweet. Just reach under seat to change cd,s. Out of sight and out of mind for frickin thieves. Plus I didn't want to hack my dash up. JMO
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Dyersburg, TN
Posts: 66
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http://www.customautosound.com
has a system called secret audio that hides under the seat. If you want in dash make sure to make good measurements before you cut the dash. |
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