Installing a head unit into a hacked dash - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jim85IROC · 09-07-2005, 02:28 PM

Over the weekend, I faced a situation that I would imagine is very common. I decided to replace the junk head unit that was in my truck when I bought it, only to discover that the dash had been hacked when that last head unit was installed.

Since I would imagine that a lot of people have encountered the same problem, I tossed some pictures and explanation up on my Sounddomain page. Hopefully it will give some others a few ideas for their own ride.

Before:

After:

Link:
http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/2083978/2

hobbz · 09-07-2005, 04:44 PM

looks good. do you have the radio anchored good so noone can easily steal it?

Jim85IROC · 09-08-2005, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hobbz

looks good. do you have the radio anchored good so noone can easily steal it?

The cage is anchored to the metal dash board, and the head unit is locked into the cage just like in every other domestic install. If somebody wants the head unit badly enough, they will get it though. Fortunately, I'm in a very safe area, and since I don't do any sort of booming, I don't really draw any attention to myself.

SSC's76 · 09-08-2005, 11:52 AM

Nice Jim, Dident know you were a pickup man as well. SSC

TGO.

Russell · 09-08-2005, 11:59 AM

I think I'll just get myself one of those radio delete plates, and when the time comes, cut that so I can get the size of the DIN perfect, rather than having that gap above and below like comes with the factory opening

bodydropped · 09-08-2005, 12:13 PM

u can get a peice of abs plastic and make a cover then cut it out it would look cleaner

Jim85IROC · 09-08-2005, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SSC's76

Nice Jim, Dident know you were a pickup man as well. SSC

TGO.

I've got to have something to tow my snowmobile!

Justins76 · 09-09-2005, 01:34 AM

Making kick panels for the truck Jim?

*iceman7329* · 09-09-2005, 02:01 AM

Jim if you could make one of those plates for the front for me, how much would you want for it? I really like the way you did that.

79gmcc15 · 09-09-2005, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim85IROC

If somebody wants the head unit badly enough, they will get it though. Fortunately, I'm in a very safe area, and since I don't do any sort of booming, I don't really draw any attention to myself.

Thats what I thought befor someone broke into my truck at 6:30 in the morning about a year ago. and the ony thing that kept them from steeling it was a strap that I bolted down to the dashbord. so I would sereously re-consider your decison. I though I lived in a simi safe area. and thought "who the heck would think to break into a fugly old red truck?" well they did and caused quite a bit of damage. so just a word from someone that had delt with that. all they really managed to steel were my speakers and the remote to my radio

Jim85IROC · 09-19-2005, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Justins76

Making kick panels for the truck Jim?

Yeah, as soon as I get time.

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Originally Posted by iceman7329

Jim if you could make one of those plates for the front for me, how much would you want for it? I really like the way you did that.

There's really no way for me to do that. The shape of the head-unit cut-out would depend on the head unit you're using, and where/how it's mounted in your dash. Those trim plates are are just too application specific for me to make one without having the vehicle in front of me. Sorry.

09-07-2005, 02:28 PM	#1
Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Installing a head unit into a hacked dash Over the weekend, I faced a situation that I would imagine is very common. I decided to replace the junk head unit that was in my truck when I bought it, only to discover that the dash had been hacked when that last head unit was installed. Since I would imagine that a lot of people have encountered the same problem, I tossed some pictures and explanation up on my Sounddomain page. Hopefully it will give some others a few ideas for their own ride. Before: After: Link: http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/2083978/2 __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page

09-07-2005, 04:44 PM	#2
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	looks good. do you have the radio anchored good so noone can easily steal it? __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

09-08-2005, 11:52 AM	#4
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Nice Jim, Dident know you were a pickup man as well. SSC TGO. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

09-08-2005, 11:59 AM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I think I'll just get myself one of those radio delete plates, and when the time comes, cut that so I can get the size of the DIN perfect, rather than having that gap above and below like comes with the factory opening __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-08-2005, 12:13 PM	#6
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	u can get a peice of abs plastic and make a cover then cut it out it would look cleaner __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

09-09-2005, 01:34 AM	#8
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Making kick panels for the truck Jim? __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

09-09-2005, 02:01 AM	#9
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	Jim if you could make one of those plates for the front for me, how much would you want for it? I really like the way you did that.



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