Anyone install a flip out LCD head unit? Will they fit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AirSpeed · 09-19-2010, 11:24 PM

I have installed many stereos in my time but never a flip out LCD head unit. I am looking at a few with Bluetooth and a touch screen, some have a slide out screen that folds up, I am thinking the screen will hit the dash pad and not open all the way. There are also those that have a screen that is always exposed and they slide down to reveal the cd slot.
Anyway, have any of you had luck with such a head unit? Pictures?
I am looking at something like this, the screen slides down and also tilts, I am pretty sure it will clear the ashtray but would like to see if any of you have used such a unit in your truck. This is a single DIN unit. Thanks!

OARNGESI · 09-20-2010, 04:18 AM

Some one did one and put it where the heater controls are so it didnt hit

Andy4639 · 09-20-2010, 05:03 AM

They also make one that goes down instead of up once it opens. I have thought of one of these myself just haven't done it yet!

Robertjust777 · 09-20-2010, 01:22 PM

im going to be building a center console and putting one of those in there.

howard_m18 · 09-20-2010, 03:29 PM

ORNGESI hit the nail on the head. Did a search & this is the guy that BUILT one for his ash tray & COMPLETE with directions!! Here you go!! Howard

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=LCD+RADIO

AirSpeed · 10-17-2010, 11:16 PM

I got mine installed and love it, it has bluetooth so when my phone rings I just touch the screen to answer or dial a number. I had to take off my original ash tray front, just drilled the two rivets out. I cut a new one out of aluminum and anodized it, I made the new one 1/2 shorter to accomodate the screen on the stereo. Touch screens are the way to go, makes using the stereo much easier. I can now watch a movie while driving! No more boring driving with my eyes glued to the road! I dont even look at the road anymore! Driving is much more fun when your not distracted by the road!

09-19-2010, 11:24 PM	#1
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Anyone install a flip out LCD head unit? Will they fit? I have installed many stereos in my time but never a flip out LCD head unit. I am looking at a few with Bluetooth and a touch screen, some have a slide out screen that folds up, I am thinking the screen will hit the dash pad and not open all the way. There are also those that have a screen that is always exposed and they slide down to reveal the cd slot. Anyway, have any of you had luck with such a head unit? Pictures? I am looking at something like this, the screen slides down and also tilts, I am pretty sure it will clear the ashtray but would like to see if any of you have used such a unit in your truck. This is a single DIN unit. Thanks!

09-20-2010, 04:18 AM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Anyone install a flip out LCD head unit? Will they fit? Some one did one and put it where the heater controls are so it didnt hit __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

09-20-2010, 05:03 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anyone install a flip out LCD head unit? Will they fit? They also make one that goes down instead of up once it opens. I have thought of one of these myself just haven't done it yet! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-20-2010, 01:22 PM	#4
Robertjust777 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Henderson Nv Posts: 151	Re: Anyone install a flip out LCD head unit? Will they fit? im going to be building a center console and putting one of those in there.

09-20-2010, 03:29 PM	#5
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Anyone install a flip out LCD head unit? Will they fit? ORNGESI hit the nail on the head. Did a search & this is the guy that BUILT one for his ash tray & COMPLETE with directions!! Here you go!! Howard http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=LCD+RADIO __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 09-20-2010 at 03:50 PM.

10-17-2010, 11:16 PM	#6
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Anyone install a flip out LCD head unit? Will they fit? I got mine installed and love it, it has bluetooth so when my phone rings I just touch the screen to answer or dial a number. I had to take off my original ash tray front, just drilled the two rivets out. I cut a new one out of aluminum and anodized it, I made the new one 1/2 shorter to accomodate the screen on the stereo. Touch screens are the way to go, makes using the stereo much easier. I can now watch a movie while driving! No more boring driving with my eyes glued to the road! I dont even look at the road anymore! Driving is much more fun when your not distracted by the road!



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