anybody got any pics of an aftermarket receiver they put in place of there original radio??????? trying to get ideas on how i can do that....
Actually, if you cut/grind out the factory radio plate close to that surrounding rectangle line, it makes the correct size for a standard aftermarket radio (single DIN I think?) Someone will have to help with the actual size name. Here is how my old CD player was installed (sorry, not very close):
Also, check out Mo's Tech article: http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=37740&highlight=aftermarket+radio He did it for the earlier style radio faceplate, but the same idea works for the later style.
Pretty easy, the plate just needs to be cut carefully. Touch it up with some matte black paint if need be. Since its made of aluminum it will offer good support to your new radio. Good luck with that.
HEres mine. Piece of cake. Used my cut off tool/die grinder. Just marked out the bracket for the single DIN. I also used some dense foam in between the radio bottom and the dash bracket for added support. Maybe spent 10 minutes on it.
this is the Radio I've been looking at... What do you think ? its from custom autosound.... The face folds down to access the cd player.... $159 dollars
It has the appearance of the period correct knobs w/ the modern features. I think it's a gud compromise if u like music and have the ability to use multiple sources/formats. I say " GET IT DONE". The price is right.
Anyone ever though about hiding the radio? I was thinking about building a box to hold the radio with a door or something to conceal it.
I was toying with the idea of leaving the stock radio in place for looks, but wiring a modern head unit in the glove box, but I'm not sure of how to mount it, or if it would really even fit. Access while driving would be limited, though.
We did this in my dad's 1964 Buick Convertible. The new head unit and 10-disc changer is mounted in the trunk on a custom panel. The head unit drives an amp and hidden front and rear speakers. The new head unit has a wired remote control that dad tucks under the front seat for car shows. The original AM radio is in tact, including the original single rear speaker.
Does the head unit have a display that is visible frm the drivers position to change radio stations and other functions? If not, I think it wud be unfavorable/inconvient.
The remote control has a miniature display on it. It is this model: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113RC107MR/Kenwood-KCA-RC107MR.html?cc=02 You can check out other Marine headunits, as most have remote controls available with built in screens.
