Show us your Radio install.

[Lextech]

I just finished (Well almost finished) installing a 53 dash in my 54 Chevy. I HATE the 54 dash. I really don't want the radio in the stock location even though that is probably the best spot for it. Post up your radio install no matter where they are.

Jeff

[parkwood]

Not sure this will work in your truck, i mounted this radio under the front seat in the '51 suburban. The radio is small and you could mount it somewhere in your truck..

[Lextech]

Hhmmm, I kind of like that. Thanks for sharing.

Jeff

[54 jimmy]

i made this for mine but put my radio in the filler panel under the dash. note i made the filler panel. if you want the one i made for the orignal speaker grill you can have it just pay for shipping.

[1project2many]

I took a stock GM radio from a 90s Beretta and put it into a 57 radio frame. I used stock '57 knobs and a dark green faceplate. Unfortunately it stopped working and it's not in the truck now.

BTW, is this lextech that is / was on the Pacific Performance forum?

[Lextech]

54Jimmy--Thank You for the offer. I think my A/C vents will outlet in the speaker grill area so the plate won't work for me.

Originally Posted by 1project2many

Is this Lextech that is / was on the Pacific Performance forum?

Yes it is. I am still on that forum and several others.

Jeff

[booger1949]

i hinged my speaker face on my 49 an installed the radio behind it, i can lay the speaker face down an tune it r i can leave it up an use my remote,good thing is when its off u cant c the radio, works great

[lazerstrouts]

i am thinking about mounting mine above the windshield in the center. it shouldnt interfere with the sunvisors and have never liked the look of a modern radio in the classic dash.

[mobileortho]

Been playing around with this.Still tweeking it.

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by mobileortho

Been playing around with this.Still tweeking it.

That's pretty cool mobileortho. I am thinking about doing that. what did you use for hinges? also did you use some sort of latch to keep it closed?
I was thinking about using glove box hinges but it will be awhile before i get that far.

[mobileortho]

Originally Posted by mknittle

.....what did you use for hinges? also did you use some sort of latch to keep it closed?
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I used a couple of small hinges I picked up from Lowes (or Home Depot, I cant remember which) for less than $3. Magnets keep it closed. I'll finish it off by adding a small cable to keep it from bottoming out.

[Lextech]

Mobileortho---That is pretty slick, I may have to steal that. I looked into the "Custom Auto Sound" Hidden setup. I like it but it is not iPhone compatible---I am a diehard iPhone guy. Maybe I could get A/C vents on either side of the stereo behind the speaker grill--Hhmmm.

Jeff

[mobileortho]

Originally Posted by Lextech

Mobileortho---That is pretty slick, I may have to steal that.

Thanks Jeff, but I can't take credit for the idea. I initially saw it on Kustombrads build 49 no buck$. As far as the a/c vents go, there should be enough room to install a couple of vents back there.