hugie82

Cutting the original dash was very nerve racking but it went smooth! Measure 8 times and cut a little at a time. Then file fit.
wiring adapter from a mid 80s truck worked prefect but a few wires were different colors. Ign power and antenna. All the speaker colors were the same. The best part, no cutting on the original car harness!

I had to cut the two wire clip off the original stereo for the power antenna power and tape off the back light dimmer wire is not used on new stereos.


All tucked in except my FM antenna booster. That will just slip in behind the carpeted sides of the console. Perfect fit, I don't even need the little bezel that snaps in to cover the metal edge of the stereo frame but I did use it. Gave it a nice finished look!

hugie82

I purchased a used center stack just in case it wanted to return to stock. The modern blue tooth pandora DVD GPS ect... really makes for a nice convenient ride now! No more wires and plugs with tape deck adapters.

I rarely document my projects but this time I actually did....so I share

AirborneSilva

Good job I've thought about doing a pop-out like that but don't know that I'd like to cover my gauges. I guess if everything is working ok then you wouldn't have to keep an eye on the gauges...

hugie82

Thanks
I usually leave it closed. It has a remote control or there are button on the face for basic functions. So it remains closed unless my daughter wants to watch a DVD.

qwank

do you have the trim ring for the radio?

AirborneSilva

Yeah I may have to reconsider it. My only issue is engine heat but I'm on my way of getting that under control. Otherwise engine oil pressure and amps are great...

hugie82

Yes, I snapped it on and it looks almost factory when it's all closed up. I just forgot to take a pic of the trim ring installed that day.

hugie82

With it open, I have a good view of the Temp and Gas gauge but I'm an oil pressure hawk, so I keep it closed most of the time.

hugie82

Does any body know how they down load the GPS into these stereos? I bought it at BestBuy and I thought it already had it installed but it says GPS ready....
I don't mind spending a few bucks for it but I wanted to know if I have to pull it back out or it's just a plug in thingy???

AirborneSilva

I'm sure they can load it from a cd or if it has a usb connection they can use a thumb drive.

onezulu

I installed a similar unit made by Pioneer in my 82. The GPS is actually a bluetooth connection from the radio to my iPhone. The application I use is called "Motion X", and works great. You can find the app in the Apple store or in the store for Android applications.

Maybe your model works the same way?? Hope this helps.

Frank_Nesta

Looks great. I am to much of a chicken to cover up my gages.

resdoggie

You can retract the display to see the gauges and still control the volume select the songs in sequence. I love mine!