Radio Relocation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

flamingbig10 · 02-26-2009, 12:35 AM

I'm feud up every time I drive my truck where my radio is :'(, I hit my knees and also I almost drive off the road when I adjust the radio, since I'm not using the a/c heater equipment, I decided to move my radio where it was, also I will be showing how I installed my gauges that I did last year
I will be using a 89-91 bezel, it going cover the mess up where the past owner installed a radio, I still need fasten the radio a make a new piece of diamond pate for the gauges and to cover up the factory radio

andrewmp6 · 02-26-2009, 02:18 AM

I would have mounted it higher up then that and put the heater switch under it.

AceX · 02-26-2009, 04:51 AM

The guys that did the install on my truck had talked about doing a bad ass double-DIN unit in that exact location.

Since you use a seprate set of heater controls it works out great. Now I know what it would have looked like...

When I get another truck, I'll be doing some cool stuff like that.

S10Fan · 02-26-2009, 06:08 AM

Tell me more about the heater.

Storm Chaser · 02-26-2009, 09:33 AM

I'm thinking about mounting mine where the center AC vent would be- I figured it would get the radio away from the steering wheel so it wouldn't be so awkward to put a CD in.

smashingchuck · 02-26-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Storm Chaser

I'm thinking about mounting mine where the center AC vent would be- I figured it would get the radio away from the steering wheel so it wouldn't be so awkward to put a CD in.

When I HAD a radio in my 78 that's where I put it. If you are crafty it will look like it goes there from the factory.

Storm Chaser · 02-26-2009, 12:25 PM

I got the idea from my buddy's truck, only we mounted gauges there on his. When we do mine, the radio is going there, and switches for the dump bed and aux lights will go in the stock radio location.

79Silv4x4 · 02-26-2009, 02:42 PM

You live in Texas, where's the AC controller

flamingbig10 · 02-26-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

I would have mounted it higher up then that and put the heater switch under it.

I was going to mount it there but the metal dash curves there

Quote:

Originally Posted by S10Fan

Tell me more about the heater.

Its a http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
here some installed pics just have to hook up hoses and make a defroster vent

Quote:

Originally Posted by Storm Chaser

I'm thinking about mounting mine where the center AC vent would be- I figured it would get the radio away from the steering wheel so it wouldn't be so awkward to put a CD in.

there about 8 inches from the steering wheel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

When I HAD a radio in my 78 that's where I put it. If you are crafty it will look like it goes there from the factory.

If I can't make it look good with diamond plate then I'm going to fiberglass it

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79Silv4x4

You live in Texas, where's the AC controller

there right here

one of these I'll get my door panels that I ordered from capt from the upholster

02-26-2009, 12:35 AM	#1
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Radio Relocation I'm feud up every time I drive my truck where my radio is :'(, I hit my knees and also I almost drive off the road when I adjust the radio, since I'm not using the a/c heater equipment, I decided to move my radio where it was, also I will be showing how I installed my gauges that I did last year I will be using a 89-91 bezel, it going cover the mess up where the past owner installed a radio, I still need fasten the radio a make a new piece of diamond pate for the gauges and to cover up the factory radio __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

02-26-2009, 02:18 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Radio Relocation I would have mounted it higher up then that and put the heater switch under it.

02-26-2009, 04:51 AM	#3
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Radio Relocation The guys that did the install on my truck had talked about doing a bad ass double-DIN unit in that exact location. Since you use a seprate set of heater controls it works out great. Now I know what it would have looked like... When I get another truck, I'll be doing some cool stuff like that. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

02-26-2009, 06:08 AM	#4
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Radio Relocation Tell me more about the heater. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

02-26-2009, 09:33 AM	#5
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Re: Radio Relocation I'm thinking about mounting mine where the center AC vent would be- I figured it would get the radio away from the steering wheel so it wouldn't be so awkward to put a CD in. __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

02-26-2009, 12:25 PM	#7
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Re: Radio Relocation I got the idea from my buddy's truck, only we mounted gauges there on his. When we do mine, the radio is going there, and switches for the dump bed and aux lights will go in the stock radio location. __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

02-26-2009, 02:42 PM	#8
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Re: Radio Relocation You live in Texas, where's the AC controller __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.