New Stereo In The Blazer

[Blazn C5]

I wanted a new stereo for the blazer and didnt want to cut up my dash. So I bought a Sony with the Tune Tray for my ipod and removed my old radio and cd changer. Hopefully everybody likes what i came up with for location. I think it worked out great.

[47thriftmaster]

That's pretty neat, nice work.

[1972k5blazer]

That does look very nice ! I pat you on the back for not cutting up the dash ! Nice looking job

[bouncytruck]

Where's your heat/AC?

[Firebirdjones]

What are you doing for heat and AC now?


Edit: Ooops bouncy truck appears to be wondering the same thing,,,lol.

[blazerboy72]

I did the same thing with mine except I left the original radio in its place and used a heater delete plate to cover the new radio. I am not running heat or ac in mine

[Firebirdjones]

I gotta have the heat and AC working on mine, daily driver. I don't even want to think about the slack I would catch from the family if they weren't comfortable

So I had no choice but to stick our new CD/Ipod player in the location it was intended. I figure what little I had to cut the dash I could easily weld right back in if need be.
Considering all the welding I've seen on here repairing rusty trucks a simple dash repair should be cake for you guys

[bouncytruck]

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

I gotta have the heat and AC working on mine, daily driver. I don't even want to think about the slack I would catch from the family if they weren't comfortable

I put a CD head unit and a 6 disc changer inside the console. The original owner had the dash cut for an AM/8track. I kept it in the dash and people don't even suspect the stereo in the console.

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I put a CD head unit and a 6 disc changer inside the console. The original owner had the dash cut for an AM/8track. I kept it in the dash and people don't even suspect the stereo in the console.

I had thought about that, but unfortunately the pioneer CD player I bought said it couldn't be mounted more than 40 degrees. To put it in the console I would have had to mount it completely perpendicular. Plus mine is remote control and has a USB port to plug in Ipods as well as a CD player that we switch around frequently.
I couldn't use any of that if it were in the console. My son likes to work the remote control from the back seat and flip around songs

[Blazn C5]

I roll topless year round, so no heat/ac for me. Fortunately its not my daily driver so my wife and kids love it whenever we go anywhere.

[pound41]

I bought a high end late 80's jvc with aux on front for ipod and rcas in back to hook up a cd. Fits the factory 2 shaft holes.

[CTENTA1]

Came out nice.

[70cst]

Good creative work ...

[stealthy '69]

Can you tell us the brand and model #? That looks like what I'm looking for for mine. It looks good by the way. Are you planning on leaving the delete plate black, or paint it to match the rest?

[Joe Blaze]

This is what I went with so i wouldn't have to cut the dash.




It looks low-key, so i dont think anyone will be looking to climb in and rip it out of the dash, especially since it has old fashioned knobs, and we know that aint cool to younger kids.

The fit is great, and the looks blend in pretty well, not like some hack job with a face plate after cutting the dash. The sound is OK, but it is clearly not the Kenwood i am used to in my other car. As long as it is clear when playing loud with no top, I am happy.






it has the USB input for MP3 files on flashdrive that sits in the glove box, and a wireless remote, that is RF instead of infrared so it works in direct sunlight.

[KevsClassics]

Originally Posted by Blazn C5

I wanted a new stereo for the blazer and didnt want to cut up my dash. So I bought a Sony with the Tune Tray for my ipod and removed my old radio and cd changer. Hopefully everybody likes what i came up with for location. I think it worked out great.

Looks good.
I'd like to see it in person.

[Blazn C5]

Originally Posted by stealthy '69

Can you tell us the brand and model #? That looks like what I'm looking for for mine. It looks good by the way. Are you planning on leaving the delete plate black, or paint it to match the rest?

Its a Sony DSX-S100. They also make 2 other models with more options, this was the basic one. It works great with my ipod and my wifes iphone. It also charges them when they are in use. I bought mine from bestbuy for $ 140.00.

I am going to leave the delete plate black for now, but i am thinking about painting it silver to match. I just cant make up my mind on which way to go on that.

[stealthy '69]

Originally Posted by Blazn C5

Its a Sony DSX-S100. They also make 2 other models with more options, this was the basic one. It works great with my ipod and my wifes iphone. It also charges them when they are in use. I bought mine from bestbuy for $ 140.00.

I am going to leave the delete plate black for now, but i am thinking about painting it silver to match. I just cant make up my mind on which way to go on that.

Cool thanks for the info, I'll have to look into them when it co,e time for some tunes in my truck.

IF you want my opinion, I'd say leave the delete plate black. It kinda breaks up the dash a little more. I think with it silver too, it'll look a little to plain.

[Blazn C5]

Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Looks good.
I'd like to see it in person.

It looks like I am gonna be able to make it