CD install on 78 GMC Truck

[iufan71]

Just wondering if anyone out there has any advice on installing a non 2-shaft radio in an older gmc? I want to put a new CD player into my 78 GMC,what do i have to cut or not cut,to make the install look good? Any suggestions are appreciated,thanks. Chris

[78SilveradoSWB]

For a clean installation, buy this installation kit (87-99-3052) by Metra Electronics Corporation. It has a radio housing plate that goes between your dash bezel and your dash. It also has a faceplate that goes on the front part of the bezel. Check with your local car stereo store for availability. They go for under $20. I am using a dremel with a thin die grinder disk to enlarge the opening in the dash bezel using the Metra plate as a template. Cut a little smaller as the plastic wants to melt, then file to size. I will also use the die grinder disk to cut the dash also using the template. I am doing this right now, well not exactly, but slowy but surely.

[pkbinplano]

I isntalled a am fm cd player with a wireless remote controll under my driver seat. Works sweet. Just reach under seat to change cd,s. Out of sight and out of mind for frickin thieves. Plus I didn't want to hack my dash up. JMO

[gmc7286chevy]

http://www.customautosound.com
has a system called secret audio that hides under the seat.
If you want in dash make sure to make good measurements before you cut the dash.