WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

babyJay · 07-11-2008, 01:44 PM

Not sure what the heck this guy is talking about. This is listed as for 73-87 truck with Dolby Digital stereo. I never knew such was offered before 88-91 Maybe in a Sub or HD Dually.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=300240678151

May be a good option for those of us with dashes hacked by PO's for cd decks.

Walts_restoration · 07-11-2008, 01:57 PM

Ive seen them before, the later subs and blazers had them i believe. Dont quote me though.

sqrbdy · 07-11-2008, 02:27 PM

walts is right. I think it was 90-91 blazers and burbs

**Ironhorse** · 07-11-2008, 02:39 PM

My '91 Suburban had the larger style radio opening like that but the '88 Burb I had previous had the smaller style. Must have changed in '89 ? to the larger type. Makes it easy to put an after market radio/cd player in-dash.

S10Fan · 07-11-2008, 04:37 PM

I think I would ask the guy for a good picture of the radio area.

SkylineNXS · 07-11-2008, 04:46 PM

Im pretty sure in my '00 Sierra the radio is a 1.5 DIN, kind of a stupid size, cause u can only buy aftermarket 1 or 2 DIN radios, the 1.5s are extrememly hard to find...at least for me...

BRAD

79gmcsierragrande · 07-11-2008, 07:43 PM

What I got out of it was that he or the po cut it to fit that radio, I didn't think he ment it was stock like that.

Skyline, they make a kit that fills in the area so you can put a 1 DIN radio in. We put one on my wifes CRV.

cochino12 · 07-11-2008, 09:24 PM

most 88's 89-91 blazer's burbs had 1.5 din radios stock.

bigblock73 · 07-11-2008, 09:56 PM

My 90 Suburban has the same bezel. The link above is a factory GM bezel.

SkylineNXS · 07-11-2008, 11:24 PM

Hey 79, i actually did get that adapter when i got the truck, and put a 1 DIN in there, but i would have loved to get a 1.5 to fill the space, i think it looks a little odd, but most aftermarket installs look a little out of place to me anyway, just me i guess....

BRAD

Pyrotechnic · 07-11-2008, 11:35 PM

I think 89 is when it changed. This is actually really cool because you can take a CD player out of a ~2000 year truck and it will bolt right in place and look stock. I believe the connector will snap right into place and the radio will work.

It's also cool because an adapter that makes a standard DIN radio fit will bolt right in, no cutting required like on older trucks.

**Captkaos** · 07-14-2008, 02:22 PM

That is a 1989-1991 R/V FACTORY bezel to fit over a 1.5DIN radio. My 1990 Burb and my 1991 CrewCab both have this bezel.

This is where I "fixed" the radio that was in it (linked to my forum, let me know if it doesn't show up)

07-11-2008, 01:44 PM	#1
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel Not sure what the heck this guy is talking about. This is listed as for 73-87 truck with Dolby Digital stereo. I never knew such was offered before 88-91 Maybe in a Sub or HD Dually. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=300240678151 May be a good option for those of us with dashes hacked by PO's for cd decks. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW Last edited by babyJay; 07-11-2008 at 01:45 PM.

07-11-2008, 01:57 PM	#2
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel Ive seen them before, the later subs and blazers had them i believe. Dont quote me though. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-11-2008, 02:27 PM	#3
sqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 207	Re: WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel walts is right. I think it was 90-91 blazers and burbs __________________ Ain't Nobody Like a Square Body sqrbdy myspace

07-11-2008, 02:39 PM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,301	Re: WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel My '91 Suburban had the larger style radio opening like that but the '88 Burb I had previous had the smaller style. Must have changed in '89 ? to the larger type. Makes it easy to put an after market radio/cd player in-dash. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-11-2008, 04:37 PM	#5
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel I think I would ask the guy for a good picture of the radio area. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

07-11-2008, 04:46 PM	#6
SkylineNXS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 658	Re: WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel Im pretty sure in my '00 Sierra the radio is a 1.5 DIN, kind of a stupid size, cause u can only buy aftermarket 1 or 2 DIN radios, the 1.5s are extrememly hard to find...at least for me... BRAD __________________ 2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______\|_\|__\____ ..-..~.\|_(O)__\|_\|__\|_(O)]

07-11-2008, 07:43 PM	#7
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel What I got out of it was that he or the po cut it to fit that radio, I didn't think he ment it was stock like that. Skyline, they make a kit that fills in the area so you can put a 1 DIN radio in. We put one on my wifes CRV. __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck! Last edited by 79gmcsierragrande; 07-11-2008 at 07:47 PM.

07-11-2008, 09:24 PM	#8
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel most 88's 89-91 blazer's burbs had 1.5 din radios stock. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-11-2008, 09:56 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel My 90 Suburban has the same bezel. The link above is a factory GM bezel. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

07-11-2008, 11:24 PM	#10
SkylineNXS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 658	Re: WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel Hey 79, i actually did get that adapter when i got the truck, and put a 1 DIN in there, but i would have loved to get a 1.5 to fill the space, i think it looks a little odd, but most aftermarket installs look a little out of place to me anyway, just me i guess.... BRAD __________________ 2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______\|_\|__\____ ..-..~.\|_(O)__\|_\|__\|_(O)]

07-11-2008, 11:35 PM	#11
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel I think 89 is when it changed. This is actually really cool because you can take a CD player out of a ~2000 year truck and it will bolt right in place and look stock. I believe the connector will snap right into place and the radio will work. It's also cool because an adapter that makes a standard DIN radio fit will bolt right in, no cutting required like on older trucks. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

07-14-2008, 02:22 PM	#12
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: WTH? 1.5 DIN radio bezel That is a 1989-1991 R/V FACTORY bezel to fit over a 1.5DIN radio. My 1990 Burb and my 1991 CrewCab both have this bezel. This is where I "fixed" the radio that was in it (linked to my forum, let me know if it doesn't show up) __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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