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1980chevy4x4 · 11-04-2003, 04:17 PM

Can you guys post pics of how u put cd players in your trucks? Ive got a 1980 and want to see how its done.

78chevstepside · 11-04-2003, 05:26 PM

i dont believe in cutting up the dash. With the off set it was easier to build a console.

Russell · 11-04-2003, 07:31 PM

Me personally, if I had the money, I would buy a coverup panel for the dash to cover the ugly stereo hole, and install a set of bucket seats with a flipdown center console, then install the stereo in the center console hidden from sight. Looks clean, and is safer, no one except people who have heard your truck booming will know you have a big system.

I've also got an 80, I love the front clips on our trucks

Kybol · 11-08-2003, 05:43 PM

check out the sig, I have a couple.

87Silvy · 11-09-2003, 02:54 PM

Here's mine:

1980chevy4x4 · 11-09-2003, 07:06 PM

Thanks so much 87silvy! Was it hard to cut everything out?

Mike76251 · 11-11-2003, 01:53 AM

Mine looks just like 87silvy's and it was pretty easy to cut the hole.
Just remember to use a back-strap on the cd unit so it won't skip.

SCOTI · 11-11-2003, 09:53 AM

Hey guys.... instead of using strap, I just get a HD coat hanger & wrap one end around the bolt/screw for the back of the head unit & then cut it to length (leaving enough material to wrap around the bolt/screw wherever a suitable bolt hole is located on the body).

TwinTurbo · 11-11-2003, 02:28 PM

The mounting pod attaches with the stock ashtray screws in the bottom part of the dash, no holes drilled, nothing cut out. I used a radio delete plate (bought from forum member fast71, excellent transaction) to cover the hole

Marck

1980chevy4x4 · 11-11-2003, 05:30 PM

Yo mike, what do you mean "black strap"?

special70gmc · 11-11-2003, 06:15 PM

nice you got the bad company rockin lol -kyle

benscool1 · 11-12-2003, 12:46 PM

Hey Twin Turbo, have any other pics of your interior? What are those seats out of? Looks nice.

TwinTurbo · 11-12-2003, 12:47 PM

They're leather reupholstered. They were the seats that were in the truck, something from Custom Truck Of Texas. It's a 40-20-40 bench with a console on the back of the folding middle seat. There was a topic about it in the pics section but you can see it all here:

http://www.crossfire.homeip.net/twin...e.asp?iType=30

soleeagle · 11-13-2003, 01:14 AM

I dont really like the idea of cutting up my dash. I am planning on building a console for my truck. The only problem is I have to keep the bench seat because of the size of my family. I also cant put one on the floor because of the 4X4 shifter. I have been tossing around the idea of building a console on the roof of the truck that goes from above the mirroe to the dome light. I am thinking of putting a CD player and a CB in it. Does anyone have a different idea that might help me out? Thanks in advance.

11-04-2003, 04:17 PM	#1
1980chevy4x4 Got Mud? Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 361	Cd Players in 73-87s Can you guys post pics of how u put cd players in your trucks? Ive got a 1980 and want to see how its done. __________________ Dan Got mud?

11-04-2003, 05:26 PM	#2
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	i dont believe in cutting up the dash. With the off set it was easier to build a console. Attached Images

11-04-2003, 07:31 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Me personally, if I had the money, I would buy a coverup panel for the dash to cover the ugly stereo hole, and install a set of bucket seats with a flipdown center console, then install the stereo in the center console hidden from sight. Looks clean, and is safer, no one except people who have heard your truck booming will know you have a big system. I've also got an 80, I love the front clips on our trucks __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-08-2003, 05:43 PM	#4
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	check out the sig, I have a couple. __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

11-09-2003, 02:54 PM	#5
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	Here's mine: Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

11-09-2003, 07:06 PM	#6
1980chevy4x4 Got Mud? Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 361	Thanks so much 87silvy! Was it hard to cut everything out? __________________ Dan Got mud?

11-11-2003, 01:53 AM	#7
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,500	Mine looks just like 87silvy's and it was pretty easy to cut the hole. Just remember to use a back-strap on the cd unit so it won't skip.

11-11-2003, 09:53 AM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,963	Hey guys.... instead of using strap, I just get a HD coat hanger & wrap one end around the bolt/screw for the back of the head unit & then cut it to length (leaving enough material to wrap around the bolt/screw wherever a suitable bolt hole is located on the body). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-11-2003, 02:28 PM	#9
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	The mounting pod attaches with the stock ashtray screws in the bottom part of the dash, no holes drilled, nothing cut out. I used a radio delete plate (bought from forum member fast71, excellent transaction) to cover the hole Marck

11-11-2003, 05:30 PM	#10
1980chevy4x4 Got Mud? Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 361	Yo mike, what do you mean "black strap"? __________________ Dan Got mud?

11-11-2003, 06:15 PM	#11
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	nice you got the bad company rockin lol -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

11-12-2003, 12:46 PM	#12
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Hey Twin Turbo, have any other pics of your interior? What are those seats out of? Looks nice. __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

11-12-2003, 12:47 PM	#13
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	They're leather reupholstered. They were the seats that were in the truck, something from Custom Truck Of Texas. It's a 40-20-40 bench with a console on the back of the folding middle seat. There was a topic about it in the pics section but you can see it all here: http://www.crossfire.homeip.net/twin...e.asp?iType=30

11-13-2003, 01:14 AM	#14
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	I dont really like the idea of cutting up my dash. I am planning on building a console for my truck. The only problem is I have to keep the bench seat because of the size of my family. I also cant put one on the floor because of the 4X4 shifter. I have been tossing around the idea of building a console on the roof of the truck that goes from above the mirroe to the dome light. I am thinking of putting a CD player and a CB in it. Does anyone have a different idea that might help me out? Thanks in advance. __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941



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