Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
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0 2020/09/01 05:35:47
0 2020/09/01 16:48:22
Look at all those wires. I had an amp, so some RCA wires, and then a unit that converted an iPod cable to the CD-Changer. That was a big deal back then.
Look at all those wires. I had an amp, so some RCA wires, and then a unit that converted an iPod cable to the CD-Changer. That was a big deal back then.
0 2020/09/01 16:53:59
Giant Pile.
Giant Pile.
0 2020/09/01 16:54:04
Here is the stock, bottom, location of the radio.
Here is the stock, bottom, location of the radio.
0 2020/09/01 16:54:12
Here is what it took to get the radio to test fit on top. Have to pull the console and remove the metal mount for the A/C. In my opinion, this puts too much stress on the A/C controls, I do not like this option.
Here is what it took to get the radio to test fit on top. Have to pull the console and remove the metal mount for the A/C. In my opinion, this puts too much stress on the A/C controls, I do not like this option.
0 2020/09/01 16:54:23
This is what it looks like with the radio and the center console still removed.
This is what it looks like with the radio and the center console still removed.
0 2020/09/01 16:54:28
I started with some really thing aluminum, this was originally from a cheap wall socket box I didn't need. Use thin metal so you can bend, and cut easily. Use a ruler to make sure the radio is centered, then bend the metal so you have more than enough space to reach the center console holes.
I started with some really thing aluminum, this was originally from a cheap wall socket box I didn't need. Use thin metal so you can bend, and cut easily. Use a ruler to make sure the radio is centered, then bend the metal so you have more than enough space to reach the center console holes.
0 2020/09/06 08:05:58
Once you have the genera shape, lay it on the radio, make sure there is plenty left over to get to four screws, this piece was just barely wide enough. My bracket is 3 inches wide x 5.5 inches long.
Once you have the genera shape, lay it on the radio, make sure there is plenty left over to get to four screws, this piece was just barely wide enough. My bracket is 3 inches wide x 5.5 inches long.
0 2020/09/06 08:06:02
The mount was cut from .025 thick 12x8inch aluminum sheet from Home Depot. Its thicker than what I started with, but still durable.
The mount was cut from .025 thick 12x8inch aluminum sheet from Home Depot. Its thicker than what I started with, but still durable.
0 2020/09/06 08:06:06
Put it in the vice and use metal cutters to make your piece.
Put it in the vice and use metal cutters to make your piece.
0 2020/09/06 08:06:09
Here you can see the line I made from my test fit bracket. I left extra on the bracket side and then trimmed it down after test fitting.
Here you can see the line I made from my test fit bracket. I left extra on the bracket side and then trimmed it down after test fitting.
0 2020/09/06 08:06:13
Use a board and a vice to make a nice 90 degree bend
Use a board and a vice to make a nice 90 degree bend
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Next I took the bracket to the car and got a rough feel for where the holes should be. I actually learned a lesson here. Make sure to put a certain amount of space on the bottom, for example my finger. When I did the right side, I didnt use the same amount of gap at the bottom, which was a mistake.
Next I took the bracket to the car and got a rough feel for where the holes should be. I actually learned a lesson here. Make sure to put a certain amount of space on the bottom, for example my finger. When I did the right side, I didnt use the same amount of gap at the bottom, which was a mistake.
0 2020/09/06 08:06:23
Here is where I took a lesson from Metro using my old kit
Here is where I took a lesson from Metro using my old kit
0 2020/09/06 08:06:26
Using a dremel, I then created the holes
Using a dremel, I then created the holes
0 2020/09/06 08:06:29
Ugly as sin, I'm not great with a Dremel
Ugly as sin, I'm not great with a Dremel
0 2020/09/06 08:06:32
Here it is being test fit, you can see it needs some trimming
Here it is being test fit, you can see it needs some trimming
0 2020/09/06 08:06:36
Starting to take shape.
Starting to take shape.
0 2020/09/06 08:06:39
Always file down the edges and corners, this will protect your hands during the test fitting
Always file down the edges and corners, this will protect your hands during the test fitting
0 2020/09/06 08:06:42
Final part.
Final part.
0 2020/09/06 08:06:44
Next up, I made the bend about equal with the black plastic. I did this because the 3d printed faceplate I havedoes not fit over the larger metal body.
Next up, I made the bend about equal with the black plastic. I did this because the 3d printed faceplate I havedoes not fit over the larger metal body.
0 2020/09/07 06:06:42
Made some guesses on the holes, turned out alright.
Made some guesses on the holes, turned out alright.
0 2020/09/07 06:06:46
Flush mounted screws from my old radio kit.
Flush mounted screws from my old radio kit.
0 2020/09/07 06:06:50
Here is a test git. Notice how much lower the right bracket is, this is because I didnt put my finger or something under when making my marks, so it wasn't at the same height as the left one. Did mention this was my first time doing this kind of stuff
Here is a test git. Notice how much lower the right bracket is, this is because I didnt put my finger or something under when making my marks, so it wasn't at the same height as the left one. Did mention this was my first time doing this kind of stuff
0 2020/09/07 06:06:54
During my test fitting, I ended up trimming all of the support metal out that would interfere with the radio moving upwards, this was needed to get the radio high enough to fit into the faceplate.
During my test fitting, I ended up trimming all of the support metal out that would interfere with the radio moving upwards, this was needed to get the radio high enough to fit into the faceplate.
0 2020/09/07 06:06:58
Test metal marked on the new piece
Test metal marked on the new piece
0 2020/09/07 06:07:02
Right side made
Right side made
0 2020/09/07 06:07:07
And mounted, I ended up trimming this one to be rounded as well
And mounted, I ended up trimming this one to be rounded as well
0 2020/09/07 06:07:10
Reused the harness off of the old radio. I'll probably revisit this to re-enable the remote wire if I ever put an amp back in. The wires are long enough that I can pull the bulk forward below the ashtray instead of trying to pack everything behind the radio
Reused the harness off of the old radio. I'll probably revisit this to re-enable the remote wire if I ever put an amp back in. The wires are long enough that I can pull the bulk forward below the ashtray instead of trying to pack everything behind the radio
0 2020/09/07 06:07:14
Next up, I have to do some routing of wires in the dash and a-pillar, this required I remove my dash. It has a couple cracks against the front glass, but overall considering the age of the car, its in great shape. Note the slight dimple from the triple gauge pillar.
Next up, I have to do some routing of wires in the dash and a-pillar, this required I remove my dash. It has a couple cracks against the front glass, but overall considering the age of the car, its in great shape. Note the slight dimple from the triple gauge pillar.
0 2020/09/07 06:07:17
While pulling the dashpad, this report fell out. 1990. Definitely keeping this in my paperwork bag.
While pulling the dashpad, this report fell out. 1990. Definitely keeping this in my paperwork bag.
0 2020/09/07 06:07:21
At first I thought the speakers had gone bad from sitting, a visual inspection finds no problems. These are Pioneer 4.6 2-way speakers. I will probably replace them with Infinity Kappa 64CFX 4x6 2-way components in the future. However, with the new radio they light right up and sound great, not sure why the old head unit sounded like trash.
At first I thought the speakers had gone bad from sitting, a visual inspection finds no problems. These are Pioneer 4.6 2-way speakers. I will probably replace them with Infinity Kappa 64CFX 4x6 2-way components in the future. However, with the new radio they light right up and sound great, not sure why the old head unit sounded like trash.
0 2020/09/07 06:13:02
In the middle of the dash is a lot of room above the radio, just drop the wires here over and over until you can see them show up in the console.
In the middle of the dash is a lot of room above the radio, just drop the wires here over and over until you can see them show up in the console.
0 2020/09/10 16:26:00
Here I am pulling the first wire
Here I am pulling the first wire
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