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r0lf- · 04-30-2003, 09:43 PM

Pic 1

r0lf- · 04-30-2003, 09:44 PM

Pic 2

r0lf- · 04-30-2003, 09:45 PM

Showing where I cut the dash to make room for my head unit without building a custom console. Its not perfect, but its also not done.

Ask any questions if you have em.

Gibble · 05-01-2003, 12:32 PM

I had actually thought of putting it there as well!

bigblock73 · 05-01-2003, 12:33 PM

Looks good...but looks like an awefully long reach!

-Jeff

BigRed · 05-01-2003, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigblock73
Looks good...but looks like an awefully long reach!

-Jeff

I agree, that's why I didn't mention it in the other thread. However, if you've got a remote unit, that location would be fine. It's probably the easiest way to install one without cutting up your dash.

PHOENIX · 05-01-2003, 12:45 PM

Jeff, thats why they make car sterios remotes now

I have one for my panasonic and I use it all the time.
Once you have a remote you'll never go back, I know I wont!

r0lf-
Thanks for posting the pictures.
I was the one who is interested in mounting one of those newer dvd/sterio's w/ tv screen there. If one was to go about installing a sterio or accessory there, what might one be on the look out for? Any tips or advise you could give after doing the install?

CHEVY_FOREVER · 05-01-2003, 01:04 PM

How did you cut the hole? Also how is the HU held in place? I am looking to install my HU soon and am undecided on how to do it.

Mike76251 · 05-01-2003, 01:32 PM

I have nearly the same unit (CDX-7000?) in the old radio location and guages where his is.

r0lf- · 05-01-2003, 01:41 PM

Its actually not a long reach at all since the track controls are on the left side and not the right side.

A remote would be quite nice, and im upgrading to a Panasonic MP3 unit pretty soon and that includes a remote.

Its being held in the back by a custom bracket that attaches to the dash. Its sitting on a block I made that I sat on top of the cigarette lighter perch and its not going anywhere.

I really like my setup and I think its a million times more convenient than the stock location, for the passenger and driver. An AM radio might work in the stock location, but a new aftermarket CD player just doesnt.

bigd65 · 05-01-2003, 04:10 PM

i have already dont that and changed it back. i like my AC and that took away one of my vents. LOOKS GOOD THOUGH

PHOENIX · 05-01-2003, 06:01 PM

Just replace that with something like this and your set.
If I get the money or a good deal on one, thats the plan.

r0lf- · 05-01-2003, 06:24 PM

Yup, that would be the perfect place for a LCD. But that just isnt my taste. Its more of a distraction than a useful thing for me.

04-30-2003, 09:43 PM	#1
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Stereo Pics for those who wanted them Pic 1 Attached Images

04-30-2003, 09:44 PM	#2
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Pic 2 Attached Images

05-01-2003, 12:45 PM	#7
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Jeff, thats why they make car sterios remotes now I have one for my panasonic and I use it all the time. Once you have a remote you'll never go back, I know I wont! r0lf- Thanks for posting the pictures. I was the one who is interested in mounting one of those newer dvd/sterio's w/ tv screen there. If one was to go about installing a sterio or accessory there, what might one be on the look out for? Any tips or advise you could give after doing the install? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

05-01-2003, 04:10 PM	#11
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	i have already dont that and changed it back. i like my AC and that took away one of my vents. LOOKS GOOD THOUGH __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

05-01-2003, 06:01 PM	#12
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Just replace that with something like this and your set. If I get the money or a good deal on one, thats the plan. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

04-30-2003, 09:45 PM	#3
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Showing where I cut the dash to make room for my head unit without building a custom console. Its not perfect, but its also not done. Ask any questions if you have em.

05-01-2003, 12:32 PM	#4
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	I had actually thought of putting it there as well!

05-01-2003, 12:33 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Looks good...but looks like an awefully long reach! -Jeff

05-01-2003, 01:04 PM	#8
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	How did you cut the hole? Also how is the HU held in place? I am looking to install my HU soon and am undecided on how to do it.

05-01-2003, 01:32 PM	#9
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	I have nearly the same unit (CDX-7000?) in the old radio location and guages where his is.

05-01-2003, 01:41 PM	#10
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Its actually not a long reach at all since the track controls are on the left side and not the right side. A remote would be quite nice, and im upgrading to a Panasonic MP3 unit pretty soon and that includes a remote. Its being held in the back by a custom bracket that attaches to the dash. Its sitting on a block I made that I sat on top of the cigarette lighter perch and its not going anywhere. I really like my setup and I think its a million times more convenient than the stock location, for the passenger and driver. An AM radio might work in the stock location, but a new aftermarket CD player just doesnt.

05-01-2003, 06:24 PM	#13
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Yup, that would be the perfect place for a LCD. But that just isnt my taste. Its more of a distraction than a useful thing for me.



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