hole in dash too big for radio
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Car: 1989 Trans Am
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hole in dash too big for radio
The car had no radio when i bought it, but had a big hole for the radio. I wired up a Jensen CD player and it works fine, but the hole in the dash is about twice as tall as it needs to be, so the cd player is just sitting there loose. Is there some sort of spacer or something that I can use to get it secure? Any ideas??
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From: Tigard, Oregon
Car: '86 Berlinetta
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I'd take it to some place that installs CD Players themselves, and ask them what they would use, then ask them how much it would cost you to buy one from them (if you feel uneasy letting them install it, or dont feel like spending the extra money for professional installation)
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Car: 89 Firebird
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The hole in our cars is a double DIN sized hole.
If you go to any car audio shop you should be able to get an adaptor plate to hold the cd player.
Once you assemble it, it will all make sence.
If you go to any car audio shop you should be able to get an adaptor plate to hold the cd player.
Once you assemble it, it will all make sence.
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From: Charlotte, NC
Car: 1991 Z28 clone & 1985 Fiero 2M4
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Originally posted by demicon
The hole in our cars is a double DIN sized hole.
If you go to any car audio shop you should be able to get an adaptor plate to hold the cd player.
Once you assemble it, it will all make sence.
The hole in our cars is a double DIN sized hole.
If you go to any car audio shop you should be able to get an adaptor plate to hold the cd player.
Once you assemble it, it will all make sence.
Best buy, or any car audio store should sell the adapter for the slot. Personally im going to be buy a Din and a Half sized Pioneer Head Unit when I get aroudn to that part of my rebuild.
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Re: hole in dash too big for radio
Originally posted by huntingwood
...Is there some sort of spacer or something that I can use to get it secure? Any ideas??
...Is there some sort of spacer or something that I can use to get it secure? Any ideas??
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you need one of these
http://www.cardomain.com/item/SCOGM1516B?vq_id=none
probabl;y not the cheapest place to go though, unless you bought your stereo there, then its free
http://www.cardomain.com/item/SCOGM1516B?vq_id=none
probabl;y not the cheapest place to go though, unless you bought your stereo there, then its free
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I ran into the same problem when installing my clarion deck about 7 years ago. I used a thin piece of plywood and cut it the size of the opening. I then created a rectangular space inside the plywood for the stereo. I then drilled holes to mount it in place. After it looked like everything was going to fit, I removed it and glued carpet (matching the interior carpet) onto the plywood and then reinstalled everything with the stereo. It looks great even after 7 years.
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Car: 86 "Ram Air" IROC
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Originally posted by northern-tpi
I ran into the same problem when installing my clarion deck about 7 years ago. I used a thin piece of plywood and cut it the size of the opening. I then created a rectangular space inside the plywood for the stereo. I then drilled holes to mount it in place. After it looked like everything was going to fit, I removed it and glued carpet (matching the interior carpet) onto the plywood and then reinstalled everything with the stereo. It looks great even after 7 years.
I ran into the same problem when installing my clarion deck about 7 years ago. I used a thin piece of plywood and cut it the size of the opening. I then created a rectangular space inside the plywood for the stereo. I then drilled holes to mount it in place. After it looked like everything was going to fit, I removed it and glued carpet (matching the interior carpet) onto the plywood and then reinstalled everything with the stereo. It looks great even after 7 years.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by aerosmithr0cker
It is not a double din, our cars are a din and a half. All GMs are Din and a half.
yeah thats what I ment LOL. Brain fart.
It is not a double din, our cars are a din and a half. All GMs are Din and a half.
yeah thats what I ment LOL. Brain fart.
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