Installing Aftermarket Stereo? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

zirk · 08-12-2012, 01:10 AM

Welp, the time has come to install a radio in my truck... I've decided I'll most likely be going with a Pioneer DEH-14UB CD USB (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pioneer-DE...D-USB/17217900)..
So, what do I need to install this bad boy? I was wanting to put it where the original radio is. Which involves cutting, I'm sure. Has anyone else done this with a similar head unit?
Thanks in advance

Gonepostal · 08-12-2012, 07:01 PM

Most of what you need is in the box just make sure you brace the rear of the head unit to stop unwanted vibrations do not just trust the mounting cage

chevy72blu · 08-13-2012, 11:21 AM

Make sure the HU comes with a bezel kit and you should be good to go. Also, just because some harnesses look to be "plug and play", many/most have ground and hot wires in different locations. Plugging a deck into the wrong harness and turning it on will fry the electronics.... Ask me how I know.

jimmydean · 08-13-2012, 11:26 AM

zirk · 08-13-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy72blu

Make sure the HU comes with a bezel kit and you should be good to go. Also, just because some harnesses look to be "plug and play", many/most have ground and hot wires in different locations. Plugging a deck into the wrong harness and turning it on will fry the electronics.... Ask me how I know.

Thanks for the advice. I'm planning on rewiring the whole radio. I pulled the stock one out and none of the wires were connected to anything. I assume you haven't had the best of luck?

zirk · 08-13-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

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61_FL_Apache · 09-21-2012, 07:09 PM

I hate seeing people cutting the dash!!

Maybe you can find a digital post radio with a remote cd changer or something...

Dont hack the dash!!

king-918 · 09-22-2012, 09:27 PM

I don't see the problem in cutting the dash it's no like companies are beating down walls to make two post radios anymore. And if the deck fails they make millions to replace it. "Measure twice cut once"
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1970/327/c10 · 09-22-2012, 09:37 PM

If you havnt bought the radio yet, look into the JVC, i think they give the best sound quality and there cheap. then it doesnt matter what speakers you use. I used a nibbler to cut out my whole and it worked great ill try to get a picture on here.

08-12-2012, 01:10 AM	#1
zirk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 173	Installing Aftermarket Stereo? Welp, the time has come to install a radio in my truck... I've decided I'll most likely be going with a Pioneer DEH-14UB CD USB (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pioneer-DE...D-USB/17217900).. So, what do I need to install this bad boy? I was wanting to put it where the original radio is. Which involves cutting, I'm sure. Has anyone else done this with a similar head unit? Thanks in advance __________________ Chevy runs in my blood

08-12-2012, 07:01 PM	#2
Gonepostal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 103	Re: Installing Aftermarket Stereo? Most of what you need is in the box just make sure you brace the rear of the head unit to stop unwanted vibrations do not just trust the mounting cage

08-13-2012, 11:21 AM	#3
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Installing Aftermarket Stereo? Make sure the HU comes with a bezel kit and you should be good to go. Also, just because some harnesses look to be "plug and play", many/most have ground and hot wires in different locations. Plugging a deck into the wrong harness and turning it on will fry the electronics.... Ask me how I know.

08-13-2012, 11:26 AM	#4
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Installing Aftermarket Stereo? __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

09-21-2012, 07:09 PM	#7
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Installing Aftermarket Stereo? I hate seeing people cutting the dash!! Maybe you can find a digital post radio with a remote cd changer or something... Dont hack the dash!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

09-22-2012, 09:27 PM	#8
king-918 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 1,056	Re: Installing Aftermarket Stereo? I don't see the problem in cutting the dash it's no like companies are beating down walls to make two post radios anymore. And if the deck fails they make millions to replace it. "Measure twice cut once" Posted via Mobile Device __________________ <----Christopher My Tardis Oh yeah I'm really a Toyota guy, but had some stuff sitting around. Oklahoma

09-22-2012, 09:37 PM	#9
1970/327/c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Walker, MO Posts: 101	Re: Installing Aftermarket Stereo? If you havnt bought the radio yet, look into the JVC, i think they give the best sound quality and there cheap. then it doesnt matter what speakers you use. I used a nibbler to cut out my whole and it worked great ill try to get a picture on here.



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