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Join Date: Oct 2004
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Cheap redneck radio install
Got a new stereo for the 70, my dad's day gift. Gave alot of thought about mounting it without cutting the dash. This was very low buck, had all the parts laying around. That ammo can is bolted through the bottom of the dash and brace with a 1/2 inch bolt. The bolt had 2 part epoxy on the threads. The lid is locked with a padlock to the can. I used the packing styrofoam to hold the radio in place and absorb shock. Cut holes in the back of the can for the wires and antenna wire. Used an existing hole to bolt to the dash. The front speakers are some old surround sound ones I had laying around. I know it looks kinda goofy, but it will take a sawzall or torch to get it out if the lid is locked!!!
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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GIT-R-DONE !!!
Being from the south, I'd say it is done. Good idea.
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Fort Worth Texas
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You might Redneck if
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Where the Wild Things Are
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wow that's super oaky rigged, i give you an E for effort! Actually that's more time spent then my lasy ass will spend on my poor blazer
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i kinda like it !! and at least you didnt cut the dash like alot of people do
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Northern CA
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Cool. If your gonna drive with the radio on and with its door closed, you may want to drill some vent holes so it does not overheat.
Are you related to the PO of my blazer who installed a power outlet in my engine compartment? ![]()
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Holy ghetto batman I would have just wrapped the radio in ducktape and and let it hang from one of he bolts, like a custom suspension for it, hey it would never skip.
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Nevada, TX
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If I thought that was a great idea.... does it make me a redneck too?????
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Santa Ana, CA
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I mounted my radio below the dash as well (not in an ammo can), but put it directly under the heater controls so my knee wouldn't hit it. Your right knee may hit that thing where it sits now.
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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Also-when you've got that ammo can open,a guy should be able to slide the lid up in your case and completly remove the lid while your cruising.
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That is a great idea but I think I would have mounted it between the seats or even under the seat but thats just me as I hate to have things hanging below the dash on my trucks.... Very creative idea though....
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Looks like you need a steering wheel to me. I have a collection of about 20 diff. ones
if you deside to replace yours.
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