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12-14-2003, 04:25 PM
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Mounting a CD Deck ?
I am in the middle of the paint and body process. I would like to CUT the dash. I need some info on how to mount the deck like how? What holds it in there? Do you buy brackets? I think that I need to fill in the edges of the old radio knob indents. I don't think that when I cut the dash that the deck will need to have the whole area cut. And I will end up with 2 half circles on each coroner of the deck.
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1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD |
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12-14-2003, 04:27 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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if you go to a place like best buy or circut city they have kits in the installation bays they co uld sell you best ask the people who do it all day long
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12-14-2003, 04:30 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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I just slid the holder in there and bent the tabs. It held the weight in place no problem.
Filling the depressions is a good idea. It is not too noticeable, but if you can see it, you'll see it every time you look at it. Some stereos will hide it all. Notice the gap at the botom of my cutting, this is not seen once the stereo is in place. But it may be an issue to you. (may not be though) |
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12-14-2003, 04:39 PM
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Yep that's what i was worried about. I guess have to break out the mig and die grinder.
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1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD |
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12-14-2003, 07:05 PM
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Try spinnin 4 rear tars
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When I installed my CD player, I went to a local aftermarket audio place and got a larger bezel that goes around the headunit. I can't exactly remember if I had to put it on before the mounting sleeve, or if it just snapped on, but it hit the recessed part of the dash. I just put in the mounting sleeve and bent the tabs, no probs at all.
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12-14-2003, 07:09 PM
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Formerly yellow72custom
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I did the same thing as you guys...put in the mounting sleeves and bent the tabs and it works great. Only like a 45 minute install...pretty easily.
My dash was hacked when i got the truck...and pretty gad too. It is like 1/4" off center, and uneven 
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12-14-2003, 07:24 PM
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no cutty dashy like you know who
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(Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club  Aint that the truth67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step  82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver) |
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12-14-2003, 07:30 PM
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i cut mine like that too. it works. in retrospect, i wouldnt have, but you know the 20/20 thing
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12-14-2003, 11:01 PM
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I mounted mine in the glovebox and went with the stock radio in the dash but I have seen alot mounted in the dash that are not that noticable.
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12-14-2003, 11:36 PM
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Heres mine
You can see just a tad on the passenger side. Wish I had my new digital camera. I dont notice it much at all.
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12-15-2003, 02:45 PM
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Hey 70c-10 I was thinking of doing something like that only I'd put it in my middle seat/console but pretty much the same idea
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